Summary - Watts Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 PL19 8LG
5 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Substantial five-bedroom Victorian villa on 0.45-acre plot with sweeping driveway and far-reaching views.
South-facing elevated position with views to Dartmoor
A handsome Victorian semi-detached villa offering nearly 3,933 sq ft of versatile family accommodation on a generous plot of circa 0.45 acres. Elevated to the south, the house enjoys lengthy views across Tavistock to Dartmoor, a sun terrace for outdoor dining, and a sweeping gravel driveway with ample parking leading to an attached single garage.
The property retains strong period character throughout: high ceilings, detailed cornicing, original stair with volute handrail, large bay windows and several original fireplaces including an AGA multi-fuel stove set into stone. Accommodation is substantial and flexible — five bedrooms, four reception rooms, a farmhouse-style kitchen on the lower ground floor, cellar/storage rooms and a tower-study with access to extensive loft space — making it well suited to growing families who value space and historic features.
Practical points to note: the house was constructed c.1865 from granite and some external walls are without modern insulation. Windows are mostly double glazed but a number of original rear windows remain. The current EPC is E, and the property is heated by a mains gas boiler and radiators. Council tax is described as quite expensive and local crime levels are above average — both factors buyers should consider.
This is the first time the house has been offered since 1948, so while it is well maintained externally and presents strong curb appeal, there is scope to update services, improve energy efficiency, and personalise interiors. Overall it is a rare opportunity to secure a large, characterful family home in an elevated Tavistock position with excellent mobile and broadband connectivity and useful local amenities and schools close by.
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