Station House, Quant Park, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0JQ

DESCRIPTION

This incredible, unique and unusual property was built in 1889 of local stone and brickwork, and served as Tavistock North Railway Station until the line's closure in 1968. Occupied as the former station master's residence until as recently as 1999, the house was completely renovated following our clients' purchase in 2007. Having then also been extended in 2009, the house, which faces almost south, now offers some beautifully finished and extremely well-proportioned accommodation with five bedrooms, four bathrooms and four reception rooms in all, with the potential to provide a self-contained, 2-bedroom annexe for a dependent relative, or holiday/residential letting. Externally, the house is complemented by pretty gardens to the front and rear, plus off-road parking, and enjoys some breathtaking 180-degree views of the townscape, surrounding countryside and Dartmoor away to the east.

This is one of Tavistock's most prominent and recognisable landmark buildings, which should appeal strongly to those with an interest in, and a keen appreciation of, characterful period homes, those seeking multi-generational living and those whose highest priorities include comfort, quality and convenience.

Being Grade II Listed, the building has retained remarkable character and detailing, including original stone and brickwork, oak structural timbers, ornate cornicing and ceiling roses, sash windows, detailed architraves, high skirting, panelled walls, picture and dado rails, parquet flooring, and several fireplaces, whilst also benefitting from high energy efficiency and a C-rated EPC.

The house is entered beneath a canopied porch into an entrance hall, and the accommodation can then be summarised as follows: a bay-fronted siting room centered around a traditional tiled fireplace; a warm and cosy separate snug/study with its own log burner set into a marble fireplace; a beautifully appointed, bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with an excellent range of cupboards and cabinets, with granite worktops incorporating a 1.5-bowl ceramic sink, a Stoves Rangecooker with a 5-ring gas burner and double oven, plus integrated appliances including twin fridges and separate freezer, and a Candy dishwasher; a separate utility/walk-in larder; a dining room; an office, and; a rear boot room with built-in storage, leading to the extension. The extension comprises an open-plan kitchen/reception room, currently serving as a home gymnasium, with a full suite of units and appliances, plus a ground-floor wet room.

Off the principal first-floor landing, there are three double bedrooms, including a wonderful master with its own tastefully finished en-suite wet room, plus a standalone family bathroom complete with a freestanding slipper bath and wet room-style open shower. Off the second landing, within the extension, are two further bedrooms, of which one is an attractive double served by its own en-suite bathroom containing both a tiled bath and a wet room-style open shower.

The property is approached through electric gates, over a tarmac drive. There is private parking for up to three vehicles, and three guest spaces for this property and three neighbours. To the front of the house are pretty garden areas, including a front lawn and seating area, which is positioned to take full advantage of the panoramic views. At the rear of the house is an enclosed courtyard-style garden which is perfect for capturing the evening sun, featuring an attractively planted, raised stone border. At the head of the parking area is a detached workshop which has a range of benches, storage, washup space, and a gardeners' WC, and benefits from water, power and lighting. This building could be adapted as a garage or for other purposes, subject to any necessary consents or approvals.