5 bed link detached house for sale

Wilminstone, Tavistock, Devon PL19

An extended link detached 5 bedroom Devon longhouse boasting immense character and charm throughout, idyllically located along a country lane within striking distance of the ever popular historic town of Tavistock. Set within a small cluster of properties, Wilminstone is reputed to have been mentioned within the Doomsday Book.

The Property

Secure timber hand gate gives access to a side path, leading around to the rear elevation and the front door. Entrance is gained into a reception hall with area for coats and boots etc. Doors give access to the Kitchen, Dining Room and Sitting Room.

Reception Rooms

Of the three reception rooms, the Sitting Room is particularly welcoming with an impressive inglenook fireplace housing a log burner and cloam oven. A door gives access to an inner hall, inturn there is a door to the Snug/Reading Room and stairs rise to the first floor offering three bedrooms and a shower room. The Snug/Reading Room is a cosy room providing ample space for working from home, hobbies and relaxing. The Dining Room gives ample space for dining furniture and being located close to the Kitchen is perfect for entertaining.

Kitchen

A bespoke hand built timber kitchen offering a range of base and wall mounted units, with inset sink and drainer, oven and hob, and room for a breakfast table. A door gives access into an inner hall with door to a walk in pantry, and there is space for a white good. Stairs also rise to the first floor giving access to two bedrooms and a shower room.

Bedrooms

There are two double bedrooms in the first wing, both with windows to the front aspect. In the second wing of bedrooms, there are three double bedrooms. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are located to the front elevation, and Bedroom 3 is to the rear, overlooking the garden with countryside views beyond.

Bathroom & Shower Room

The Bathroom is located in the second wing of first floor accommodation, with a window to the rear overlooking the garden with the countryside views beyond and comprising bath, WC and washbasin. The Shower Room is located in the first wing on the first floor, comprising wash basin, WC and shower enclosure.

Outside

Accessed off the country lane (which inturn leads to a no through road/track), timber gates open onto the driveway offering parking for two to three cars. The garage is accessed via metal up and over single garage door and has a workshop area to the rear with door out to the garden and there is light and power connected. A timber hand gate leads around the property to the rear (north elevation) of the house. The rear garden is set over two main levels incorporating lawn, patio areas with pergola perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Material Information:

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Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: West Devon Borough Council
Council Tax: Band E
Services: Mains electric and water. Oil central heating Private drainage. Shared septic tank with neighbouring property (Due to be emptied 1st April 2026 - cost £200 to £220)
Parking: Parking for 2-3 vehicles. Oversized garage
Rights and Restrictions Covenants: Please check the register
South facing home giving opportunity for solar panels along the front elevation subject to necessary consents