5 Bed Detached House For Sale

A grand and generous semi-detached Victorian villa situated in an elevated and enviable position above Tavistock town centre enjoying superb views towards Dartmoor. '1 Abbey Towers' was built in circa 1865 and is now available for the first time since 1948. This handsome South facing residence sits in a good size plot extending to circa 0.45 acres and benefits from a sweeping driveway, sun terrace, and an attached garage.

Entering through the front door at the base of the tower you will find a vestibule with a glazed door opening into the generous hall. The hall features an original wooden floor, detailed cornicing, and a grand staircase with Volute handrail. The open plan drawing and living room spans 30' across the south side of the property with inset carpets surrounded by Parquet flooring. The Drawing room enjoys a large bay window as well as a stone fireplace with an inset AGA multi-fuel stove. Further detailed cornicing, high ceilings, and the large windows add to the splendour. The dining room is located at the rear of the property and features a large open fireplace and window with original wooden shutters. What was once the original kitchen now serves as the utility room. Also, on this floor is a separate cloakroom. The lower ground floor houses the farmhouse style kitchen with gas AGA and separate pantry. This floor also accommodates a sitting/playroom, wine cellar, dairy/pantry, and basement workshop.

Rising to the first floor, a beautifully glazed window with coloured panes floods the centre of the house with natural light and offers a pretty outlook on to the rear garden. The first-floor accommodation includes four generous double bedrooms, family bathroom, and seperate W/C. The principal and second bedroom enjoy the best of the elevated views across the town and towards Dartmoor. A hidden staircase takes you into the top of the tower on the second floor which is currently utilised as a study with easy access into the vast loft space.

Outside the property is approached through stone pillars and up a sweeping driveway to a generous gravel parking area that leads to the attached garage. The front garden is mostly laid to lawn which slopes away from the property and is populated by mature shrubs and ornamental trees. A south facing terrace sits in front of the house which is a perfect place for outdoor dining or to enjoy the views. The rear garden is terraced behind the property and features a useful shed and rear foot access onto a service lane. The generous gardens are well maintained by the current owner with well planted beds and low walls which contain parts of the original stonework from Tavistock Abbey.

The property is supplied by all mains services and is heated by gas fired central heating. The property is mostly fitted with double glazed windows with some original windows at the rear of the house.

This superb home offers a fantastic opportunity to live in one of the most prestigious historic properties in Tavistock. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space on offer.