6 bedroom house
Mary Tavy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PH
Guide Price
£1,250,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Equestrian, Feed in Tariff, Solar Energy
Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jul 2021
- Removed: Feb 2022
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Equestrian, Feed in Tariff, Solar Energy
- Land Tags: Paddock
The property is situated on the edge of Mary Tavy in a quiet rural location. The village is served by a post office/general stores, primary school, public house with restaurant and places of worship. The property lies within the Dartmoor National Park, renowned for its spectacular scenery, there are many options locally for walking, riding, golfing and fishing.
Tavistock is 4 miles to the south west, offering an excellent selection of individual shops, supermarkets, traditional pannier market, restaurants, public houses, hotels, doctors, dentist surgeries and leisure facilities. Tavistock also provides a good selection of private and state education, including Mount Kelly and Tavistock College. Plymouth lies approximately 18 miles to the south and provides a more comprehensive range of shops and leisure facilities and main line railway station.
A most appealing and characterful 6 bedroom country house and has the potential to create a further self-contained annexe.
The house is believed to date back to 1860 when it was built on the site of a medieval farmhouse, mentioned in the Doomsday book as land of "Wagesfella" which was attached to the manor of Mary Tavy held by Nigel Judhael of Totnes. The property then passed to Reginald Pole-Carew who is related the Pole-Carew's of Anthony House in Cornwall which is now owned by the national Trust. During World War II as the house was unoccupied the American army rented the house and positioned a sentry box outside the main gate. In 1944 "The Royal Devonport Dockyard Orphanage" rented the house until 1946 when they purchased North Warne, it was sold to the current owners in 1992.
The house has many character features with semi-circular bay windows, granite mullion windows, granite surround arched front door, ornate mosaic floor, fireplaces, alongside the modern benefits of double glazed windows, central heating and solar panels.
The front entrance is a particularly notable feature creating an impressive welcome to this imposing country house. The porch with heavy wooden doors, large wrought iron hinges leads through to the impressive entrance hall with the original decorative stone mosaic floor, ornate fireplace, a turned carved staircase with wooden panelling which leads to the first floor and doors lead off to the principal reception rooms. The 19' dining room has a feature fireplace complemented by an impressive wooden surround and mantelpieces above, half height wooden panelled walls, picture rails and coving. The semi-circular granite mullion bay window incorporating a window seat streams light into the room. The elegant 20' drawing room boasts a cut stone and wooden panelled fireplace and a wood burning stove, wood panelled feature walls, semi-circle granite mullion windows, window seat and views over the gardens and land. Dual aspect sitting room with an open fire. Side entrance hall has a door to the garden and staircase to the first floor, ground floor bathroom. Large utility room, slate tiled floor and fitted units, Study, the kitchen has fitted units and central island with granite worksurfaces, oil fired Rayburn integral back boiler, Electric double oven and hob, slate tiled floor which continues through the breakfast room, full width bi-fold doors which open to the rear courtyard bringing the outside in.
On the first floor: Staircase rises to a half landing , feature full height granite mullion window which floods light into the most impressive galleried landing. The 20' master bedroom has an ornate cast iron fireplace with tiled inlay and wide granite mullion windows enjoying far reaching views over the surrounding countryside to Dartmoor beyond, generous En suite shower room. Bedroom 2 a further large, light and airy room also benefitting from a wide granite mullion window and feature fireplace, 2 further double bedrooms, family bathroom and separate cloakroom. 2nd Staircase leads from the side entrance hall to a landing and a further 2 double bedrooms.
The adjoining coach house which can easily be incorporated into the main accommodation or provide annexe or holiday letting potential and is in need of renovation and upgrading, potentially briefly comprises: Entrance hall, shower room, kitchen / dining room, boiler room and on the first floor: sitting room and double bedroom.
Gardens
From the quiet parish road, the drive sweeps through a small, wooded area opening to the front of the house opening to a parking and turning area, central island planted with rhododendrons. A gated entrance with ornate granite pillars opens onto a gravel path leading up to the front of the house with flower bed borders on either side and large lawned gardens which continue round to the side of the house. To the rear is a brick paved patio courtyard, steps lead up to a terraced lawn and vegetable garden.
The Land
The land is divided into 3 easily managed enclosures, at the front of the house is a 2 acre paddock with mains water, a field shelter 6m x 3.5m (19'8 x 11'6) and Stone building 2.8m x 2.8m (9'2 x 9'2) over the well. At the rear of the house the land extends to 2.60 acres with mains water and at the side of the house is the paddock and orchard of 1.14 acres.
Buildings
Singe storey traditional barn: 16.65m x 3.85m (54'8 x 12'8)
Divided into 4 rooms with a lean to on the end.
Traditional barn: 6.85m x 19.70m (22'6 x 64'8)
A substantial two storey barn, providing storage and stables loose boxes on the ground floor and a full length first floor ideal as a games room or entertaining space with potential for conversion.
Services
Water - Mains
Drainage - Private
Electricity - Mains
Telephone and Broadband - BT Connection
Heating - Central heating - Oil fired boiler (requires attention), woodburning stoves and open fires.
Renewable Energy - Solar photovoltaic array with a feed in tariff (FIT circa £1600 per annum)
Council Tax Band - G
Local Authority
West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0BZ
Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9JQ.
Commons Rights
The property benefits from 7 units of commons rights which will be transferred to the purchasers following completion.
Tenure
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment with D. R. Kivell Country Property
Agent's Notes
None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. All figures, measurements, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.
Marketed by: D. R. Kivell Country Property, Tavistock
Tavistock is 4 miles to the south west, offering an excellent selection of individual shops, supermarkets, traditional pannier market, restaurants, public houses, hotels, doctors, dentist surgeries and leisure facilities. Tavistock also provides a good selection of private and state education, including Mount Kelly and Tavistock College. Plymouth lies approximately 18 miles to the south and provides a more comprehensive range of shops and leisure facilities and main line railway station.
A most appealing and characterful 6 bedroom country house and has the potential to create a further self-contained annexe.
The house is believed to date back to 1860 when it was built on the site of a medieval farmhouse, mentioned in the Doomsday book as land of "Wagesfella" which was attached to the manor of Mary Tavy held by Nigel Judhael of Totnes. The property then passed to Reginald Pole-Carew who is related the Pole-Carew's of Anthony House in Cornwall which is now owned by the national Trust. During World War II as the house was unoccupied the American army rented the house and positioned a sentry box outside the main gate. In 1944 "The Royal Devonport Dockyard Orphanage" rented the house until 1946 when they purchased North Warne, it was sold to the current owners in 1992.
The house has many character features with semi-circular bay windows, granite mullion windows, granite surround arched front door, ornate mosaic floor, fireplaces, alongside the modern benefits of double glazed windows, central heating and solar panels.
The front entrance is a particularly notable feature creating an impressive welcome to this imposing country house. The porch with heavy wooden doors, large wrought iron hinges leads through to the impressive entrance hall with the original decorative stone mosaic floor, ornate fireplace, a turned carved staircase with wooden panelling which leads to the first floor and doors lead off to the principal reception rooms. The 19' dining room has a feature fireplace complemented by an impressive wooden surround and mantelpieces above, half height wooden panelled walls, picture rails and coving. The semi-circular granite mullion bay window incorporating a window seat streams light into the room. The elegant 20' drawing room boasts a cut stone and wooden panelled fireplace and a wood burning stove, wood panelled feature walls, semi-circle granite mullion windows, window seat and views over the gardens and land. Dual aspect sitting room with an open fire. Side entrance hall has a door to the garden and staircase to the first floor, ground floor bathroom. Large utility room, slate tiled floor and fitted units, Study, the kitchen has fitted units and central island with granite worksurfaces, oil fired Rayburn integral back boiler, Electric double oven and hob, slate tiled floor which continues through the breakfast room, full width bi-fold doors which open to the rear courtyard bringing the outside in.
On the first floor: Staircase rises to a half landing , feature full height granite mullion window which floods light into the most impressive galleried landing. The 20' master bedroom has an ornate cast iron fireplace with tiled inlay and wide granite mullion windows enjoying far reaching views over the surrounding countryside to Dartmoor beyond, generous En suite shower room. Bedroom 2 a further large, light and airy room also benefitting from a wide granite mullion window and feature fireplace, 2 further double bedrooms, family bathroom and separate cloakroom. 2nd Staircase leads from the side entrance hall to a landing and a further 2 double bedrooms.
The adjoining coach house which can easily be incorporated into the main accommodation or provide annexe or holiday letting potential and is in need of renovation and upgrading, potentially briefly comprises: Entrance hall, shower room, kitchen / dining room, boiler room and on the first floor: sitting room and double bedroom.
Gardens
From the quiet parish road, the drive sweeps through a small, wooded area opening to the front of the house opening to a parking and turning area, central island planted with rhododendrons. A gated entrance with ornate granite pillars opens onto a gravel path leading up to the front of the house with flower bed borders on either side and large lawned gardens which continue round to the side of the house. To the rear is a brick paved patio courtyard, steps lead up to a terraced lawn and vegetable garden.
The Land
The land is divided into 3 easily managed enclosures, at the front of the house is a 2 acre paddock with mains water, a field shelter 6m x 3.5m (19'8 x 11'6) and Stone building 2.8m x 2.8m (9'2 x 9'2) over the well. At the rear of the house the land extends to 2.60 acres with mains water and at the side of the house is the paddock and orchard of 1.14 acres.
Buildings
Singe storey traditional barn: 16.65m x 3.85m (54'8 x 12'8)
Divided into 4 rooms with a lean to on the end.
Traditional barn: 6.85m x 19.70m (22'6 x 64'8)
A substantial two storey barn, providing storage and stables loose boxes on the ground floor and a full length first floor ideal as a games room or entertaining space with potential for conversion.
Services
Water - Mains
Drainage - Private
Electricity - Mains
Telephone and Broadband - BT Connection
Heating - Central heating - Oil fired boiler (requires attention), woodburning stoves and open fires.
Renewable Energy - Solar photovoltaic array with a feed in tariff (FIT circa £1600 per annum)
Council Tax Band - G
Local Authority
West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0BZ
Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9JQ.
Commons Rights
The property benefits from 7 units of commons rights which will be transferred to the purchasers following completion.
Tenure
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment with D. R. Kivell Country Property
Agent's Notes
None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. All figures, measurements, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.
Marketed by: D. R. Kivell Country Property, Tavistock
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.