The Lodge

SITUATION

This wonderful property is located in a beautiful, private setting outside of Tavistock, sheltered within its own grounds but not completely isolated. The house enjoys some fine views over the Walkham Valley to West Down common beyond, where there are extensive opportunities for walking and riding. The property sits almost adjacent, and has direct access to Drake's Trail (National Cycle Network Route 27), providing scenic, virtually traffic-free access to Plymouth and Tavistock. Convenience is close at hand, with local supermarkets and shopping facilities approx. 1.5 miles away, with Tavistock town centre being a mile further. Tavistock is a thriving market town in West Devon, rich in history and tradition dating back to the 10th century. Today, the town offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private and independent school, Mount Kelly, whilst the largely 19th-century town centre is focussed around the Pannier Market and Bedford Square. Tavistock straddles the river Tavy and borders with the Dartmoor National Park along its eastern edge, making it an extremely popular destination for lovers of the outdoors, with walking, riding, cycling and exploring all on the doorstep. The city of Plymouth is 15 miles to the south and the cathedral city of Exeter lies some 40 miles to the northeast, providing transport connections to London and the rest of the UK via its railway links and the M5 motorway, in addition to an international airport; both cities are within commuting distance.



DESCRIPTION

This impressive country residence offers an incredible degree of quality and comfort in a truly breath-taking setting. The 3,800sq.ft living accommodation is characterised by large, bright rooms, providing five double bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms, including two sizeable en-suite bedrooms, all complete with high-quality fixtures and fittings. Externally, there are extensive parkland gardens and grounds which incorporate a large wildlife pond, a substantial raised terrace, additional patio seating areas, a paddock, and a detached barn containing both stables and a workshop/machinery store. A gated driveway provides ample parking and leads to a double garage. Below the house itself is a sizeable and quite spectacular swimming pool and leisure suite complete with a jacuzzi hot tub, shower room facilities and a room formerly used as a gym/studio, all leading out through patio doors to a south-facing sun terrace. In all, the site amounts to 5.91 acres (see our accompanying location plan.)



AGENT'S NOTE - ONGOING WORKS

The property is currently undergoing a programme of redecoration and improvement; therefore, up-to-date photos are not yet available - those supplied with this advert date to 2017. Of particular note is the kitchen - the property's old kitchen has largely been removed and a new one has been purchased by our client, but has not yet been fitted. There is currently an excellent opportunity for a prospective purchaser to gain an early viewing of the house and to secure the property now, subject to reaching an agreement around the ongoing works. Please contact Stags for further details.



OUTGOINGS, SERVICES AND TENURE

Freehold. Council Tax Band F. Private spring-fed water supply, mains electricity, private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. An 8-panel Solar PV array is installed over the gym/studio. Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.

Marketed by: Stags, Tavistock