Summary - THE RETREAT RUSSELL STREET TAVISTOCK PL19 8BD
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious five-bedroom Grade II Georgian home with garden and gated parking in Tavistock centre.
Iconic Grade II listed Georgian building with character features
Five double bedrooms and three bathrooms across four floors
New roof with 15-year guarantee; EPC C for a period property
South-facing, level front garden with ornamental ponds
Gated parking for two cars — rare for town-centre location
Lower ground cellar offers conversion potential, subject to consents
Single-glazed listed windows — heritage maintenance and energy implications
Area records above-average crime; consider additional security measures
Set in the very heart of Tavistock, The Retreat is an iconic Grade II listed Georgian home offering generous family accommodation across four floors (approx. 3,600 sq ft). The house has been sympathetically refurbished, retains high ceilings, original fireplaces and sash features, and benefits from a recently replaced roof with a 15-year guarantee and an unusually good EPC rating of C for its age. A south-facing, level garden and gated parking for two cars make town-centre living genuinely practical.
Accommodation includes five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a re-fitted kitchen, sitting room, dining room, snug with wood-burning stove and versatile lower ground cellar space that could be converted to further living areas (subject to listed-building consents). The property can be sold fully or partly furnished by agreement, offering a move-in option for families wanting a swift transition into town-centre life.
Buyers should note this is a Grade II listed building: alterations will require consents and the single-glazed original sash windows mean heritage maintenance and potential energy considerations. The lower ground floor currently used for storage would need planning and listed-building approvals before conversion. The area records above-average crime, so prospective purchasers should consider security measures despite the gated driveway.
Tavistock itself is a thriving market town with farmers’ markets, independent shops, good primary schools nearby and easy access to leisure facilities. For families seeking a substantial period home with town-centre convenience and scope for sensitive internal reconfiguration, this property presents strong character, practical parking and outdoor space — with some maintenance and consent responsibilities to factor into any purchase decision.
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