4 Bedroom Detached House

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque rural hamlet of Sydenham Damerel, on the Devon/Cornwall border, this charming country cottage enjoys a peaceful village setting surrounded by beautiful countryside, while remaining conveniently placed for the thriving market town of Tavistock and the city of Plymouth.

Believed to date back in part to the 19th century, the cottage has been sympathetically extended and extensively refurbished over the years, creating a spacious and versatile family home that successfully combines period charm with modern comfort. Beautifully presented throughout, the property has clearly been maintained to a high standard and benefits from double glazing, solar panels and oil-fired central heating.

The accommodation offers a warm and welcoming feel, with character features including exposed beams, stone fireplaces and deep-silled windows sitting comfortably alongside well-appointed modern living spaces. The generous sitting room provides an inviting place to relax around the open fireplace, while the spacious kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home, fitted with a modern range of units and offering ample space for informal dining. An oil-fired Esse stove provides both character and background warmth, while a skylight and windows overlooking the garden fill the room with natural light. A further reception room offers excellent flexibility as either a formal dining room, study or additional family room.

The versatile layout continues with a useful utility room offering extensive storage and space for additional appliances, together with access to the integral double garage. A practical garden room enjoys attractive views across the rear gardens and provides an ideal space for boots, coats or simply appreciating the outlook.The property offers four bedrooms in total, including a ground floor double bedroom with an adjoining shower room, making it ideal for multigenerational living, visiting guests or anyone seeking single-level accommodation.

Three further well-proportioned bedrooms are situated on the first floor, served by a family bathroom, with the front-facing rooms enjoying pleasant views across the surrounding countryside.

Outside, the cottage occupies a generous plot, with the beautifully landscaped rear gardens undoubtedly being one of its most impressive features. Lovingly cared for and thoughtfully designed, the gardens combine sweeping lawns with mature trees, shrubs and well-stocked borders, creating a wonderful display of colour throughout the seasons. An ornamental pond provides an attractive focal point, while pathways lead through the gardens to a productive vegetable plot complete with greenhouse. Several paved seating areas, including a sheltered courtyard adjoining the cottage, provide perfect places to relax or entertain, all while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Further benefits include an integral double garage, allocated parking and gated pedestrian access to the rear garden, completing this delightful village home which offers an exceptional balance of character, flexibility and beautifully established gardens in an idyllic rural setting.

Sydenham Damerel is a popular rural hamlet approximately 6 miles from Tavistock and has a Parish Church and The Royal Inn public house is situated in the village of Horsebridge which is approximately 1 mile away. Tavistock is a thriving market town adjoining the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park fantastic for walking, cycling, and riding. This vibrant and friendly town hosts a wealth of restaurants and cafes selling locally produced food. Enjoy some shopping with the vast range of local independent shops, the bustling pannier market and award-winning farmers’ market. Primary and secondary education both state and private is well catered for in local schools. The Meadows located in the centre of the town provides a children’s play area, a bandstand, a sensory garden, tennis courts, bowling club and plenty of open space. Indeed, Tavistock can claim to have everything adding up to a quality of life which would be hard to rival. Plymouth is only 15 miles away with fast Inter City rail links to London, Bristol, and the North. There are also ferry services to Roscoff, Brittany and Santander, Northern Spain.

ACCOMMODATION

Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us.

Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.

The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is shown below.

Entrance Porch – 9'7" x 7'2" (2.92m x 2.18m)

Sitting Room – 23'8" x 12'8" (7.21m x 3.86m)

Breakfast Kitchen – 18'0" x 13'4", narrowing to 10'7" (5.49m x 4.06m, narrowing to 3.23m)

Study/Dining Room – 16'0" x 14'0" (4.88m x 4.27m)

Ground Floor Double Bedroom – 13'0" x 12'4" (3.96m x 3.76m)

Utility Room – 14'6" x 10'10" (4.42m x 3.30m)

Garden Room – 16'6" x 4'0" (5.03m x 1.22m)

Bedroom One – 12'10" x 12'5" (3.91m x 3.78m)

Bedroom Two – 10'10" x 10'0" (3.30m x 3.05m)

Bedroom Three – 10'10" x 10'5" (3.30m x 3.18m)

SERVICES Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Oil fired central heating.

OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band 'E' for Council Tax purposes.

VIEWINGS By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT ON .

DIRECTIONS Leave Tavistock via the Lamerton Road (B3662). Continue for approximately four miles, passing through the village of Lamerton and on to Carrs Garage.

Proceed for another one and half miles before turning left at Tuell Cottages, signposted Sydenham Damerel/Horsebridge. Following this quiet country lane for

approximately 1.5 miles. Upon entering Sydenham Damerel, pass St Mary's Church on the left hand side and the property will be found shortly thereafter on the

right hand side, clearly identified by a Mansbridge Balment 'For Sale' board.