Venn Hill, Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon, PL19

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION Situated in a quiet corner close to the heart of the popular village of Milton Abbot, overlooking the church, and enjoying attractive countryside views. Milton Abbot is a small but attractive village located on the Devon/Cornwall order and equidistant from the popular market towns of Tavistock and Launceston. The village boasts a well patronised local inn, The Edgcumbe Arms, and well regarded county primary school. Tavistock is a thriving market town adjoining the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park and was in 2004 voted the winner of a nationwide survey undertaken by the Council for the Protection of Rural England involving 120 other market towns. Among the assets taken into consideration were history, architecture, community spirit, planning sensitivity, recreational facilities and individuality of shops and businesses. Additional attractions include a hospital, a bustling Pannier Market and a full range of schools both State and Private. 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. A Grade II Listed mid-terrace character cottage, originally designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and constructed in the early Twentieth Century using locally sourced Hurdwick Stone under a recently renewed pitched slate roof. The property has been extensively restored in recent years but retains much of its original period charm and character. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and briefly comprises; Entrance hall, kitchen, sitting/breakfast room and separate dining room, which is currently set up as bedroom three. On the lower ground floor is a study, bathroom and hall leading to rear garden. The first floor features two, good sized bedrooms. A particularly attractive feature of this property is the garden at the rear from which there are some superb views of the surrounding countryside. These cottages enjoy much larger than average rear gardens which could be put to a variety of uses including growing vegetables. This garden is gently sloping and predominantly laid to lawn. 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 shown in floor plan. SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in 'B' for Council Tax purposes. VIEWING By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT on 01822 612345. DIRECTIONS From Tavistock proceed out of town via the B3362 Launceston Road, passing Tavistock Hospital on the left hand side. Continue along this road for approximately six miles until reaching the village of Milton Abbot. Turn left just before the village church and the property will be found after a short distance on the left hand side, clearly identified by our 'For Sale' board.