Redlands

A simply magnificent 1920s country house surrounded by extensive gardens, complete with several substantial outbuildings and two paddocks, 8.3 acres in all. A Superb Country House Close to Tavistock, Meticulously Modernised and Remodelled, Extensive Gardens and Grounds, Lawns, Parkland, Meadow and Paddocks, Double Garage and Guest Suite, Studio/Crafts Room with Residential Potential (STP), Excellent Outbuildings, Close to both Tavistock and Open Moorland, 8.3 Acres in All, Freehold / Council Tax Band: H. EPC Band E

Situation - This incredible property is located in a wonderful and hugely convenient position on the edge of Tavistock, within extremely close proximity of both Mount Kelly Prep and Senior Schools, and within just over one mile of the town centre. Whitchurch Down is also only a mile away, whilst the full expanse of Dartmoor is two miles to the east. The house is set amongst extensive gardens of over 2.5 acres which largely face south and west, affording an excellent degree of peace and privacy, as well as a verdant outlook in every direction and from every room.

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.

The House - This extremely impressive statement home is a property of remarkable stature and superior design, constructed circa 1926 as the residence for a local businessman. The house borrows influence from the preceding Arts and Crafts movement, and is finished with traditional masonry elevations on the ground floor and a tile-clad first floor. More recently, it has been the subject of an extensive programme of modernisation, extension and remodelling by our client, a prominent local architect with a well-respected regional practice. Great consideration has been given towards creating a well-engineered and truly captivating family home that offers an exceptional level of comfort and a remarkable quality of finish, including extensive handmade joinery throughout to reflect the house's original detail. The living accommodation has been thoughtfully shaped to offer a good degree of versatility, with different rooms lending themselves to different uses during different parts of the day, and a focus on light and outlook, with many of the rooms being dual-aspect and, thereby, enjoying differing views of the gardens and grounds.

The layout is illustrated on our floorplan, being briefly comprised as follows: on the ground floor, a reception hall with striking mahogany staircase; a drawing room with part-panelled walls and window seats, opening into an adjoining music room; a formal dining room, overlooking the rear lawns; the kitchen, complete with a range of bespoke units, oil-fired Aga and a walk-in pantry; a dedicated breakfast room; a daytime sitting room with log-burning stove; a side hallway with cloak and boot storage; a 3-piece shower room, and a beautiful, vaulted, timber conservatory leading out to the gardens. The accommodation then continues at first floor level: the galleried landing, which also functions as a reading or study space, leads to each of the four principal bedrooms; the master bedroom suite, served by fitted wardrobes and furniture, an en-suite shower room and west-facing balcony; three further bedrooms, serviced by a family bathroom.

The Gardens And Grounds - The house is surrounded by some delightful, varied gardens and grounds which extend to around 2.65 acres and include parkland-style lawns to the north and west, manicured formal and ornamental lawns to the south, a vegetable garden and small grass meadow - in combination, undoubtedly, a haven for wildlife and harbouring appeal for a variety of interests and lifestyles. At its entrance, Redlands is set back from the public highway and approached over a sweeping, gated driveway, which flanks the front gardens and leads to a gravelled parking area on the eastern side of the house. Here, one can also find the double garage/workshop which was constructed approx. 15 years ago and was soon after modified with the creation of a guest bedroom suite at first floor level. To the side of the garage is a large, attached laundry and utility building which houses appliances and white goods, and additionally functions as an overflow pantry. Extending away to the rear of the house are the south-facing, level lawns, including a former grass tennis court, arranged with herbaceous beds and established shrubbery. Also to the south is the 100x60ft vegetable garden, containing a 10x8ft greenhouse, wildlife pond and three productive apple trees. Beyond this area is the grass meadow, teeming with butterflies and overlooked from the east by a vaulted timber summerhouse, perfectly positioned for drinks in the evening sun. Finally, the house has two pasture paddocks amounting to 5.65 acres, enclosed by a combination of stone walling, Devon banks and fencing, and a 100x60ft yard providing extensive overflow parking. In all, the property extends to 8.3 acres (see our accompanying location plan).

Outbuildings - The house is accompanied by a range of extremely useful and versatile outbuildings. To the east of the site are the aforementioned double garage, laundry building and summerhouse. To the west of the site is a series of block-built buildings arranged in two lengths. Along one side are a sizeable potting shed/garden store, plus a tool/machinery shed and further adjoining store room, all with power and lighting, and the latter two both with a mezzanine storage area. Along the other side is a substantial building currently divided into two distinct areas: in one half, a vaulted, triple-aspect studio space with mezzanine floor, also connected to power, lighting, water and drainage; in the other half, a crafts or hobbies room, again with mezzanine area. Interested parties should note that this building has been engineered to a residential specification, with a concrete base and floor, double glazed windows, profile roofing, insulation, and a radon barrier and sump. It is, therefore, possible that this building may have potential for further development, subject to any necessary consents and approvals.

Agent's Notes - 1. Although no equestrian facilities are present today, Redlands once contained stabling and, with its proximity to open moorland, the property has great outriding on the doorstep.
2. The Local Authority is West Devon Borough Council. For planning purposes, the Dartmoor National Park Authority have jurisdiction.
3. The property is held in Freehold. The Council Tax band is "H", calculated at £4,655.96 for 2022/23.

Services - We are advised that mains electricity is connected. Private water supply via a well (located within the lower paddock). Private drainage via septic tank. Oil-fired central heating system. Full fibre broadband is available. Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.

Viewing - Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's sole agent, Stags.



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