Sequoia, Gulworthy, Tavistock PL19 8JA Guide £400,000

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SITUATION

Standing in its own level gardens and woodland of approximately one acre, the property is located about two

and a half miles from Tavistock and enjoys superb far ranging views extending across the Tamar Valley towards

Kit Hill and Cornwall in the distance.

Gulworthy is a small hamlet of diverse properties lying approximately two and a half miles from Tavistock and

conveniently located within easy reach of Cornwall via Newbridge. It has its own highly regarded Primary School

which achieved an Ofsted Outstanding Aware 2012/2013.

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.

DESCRIPTION

A modern four/five bedroom detached family home, constructed under architect's supervision by the current

owners, and occupying a level linear plot of about one acre, comprising a mixture of gardens and woodland. The

spacious accommodation is arranged on two levels, comprising an Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, Sitting Room,

Dining/Kitchen, Utility, Cloakroom, 3 Bedrooms (1 ensuite) and Bathroom on the ground floor. On the first floor

is the Master Bedroom, a further Bathroom, and a Hobbies Room/Bedroom Five, which provides opportunity for a

number of possible uses, and enjoys superb views across the Tamar Valley.

The property is approached from the roadside onto a drive and turning area with parking for several vehicles in

front of the existing Garage/Workshop which provides scope to build a Double Garage, subject to planning

permission. The property lies centrally within grounds which comprise a mixture of formal gardens and

woodland.

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, is as follows:

ENTRANCE DOOR PVCu entrance door with edged glass inserts and full length window to side.

ENTRANCE PORCH Fully tiled with opaque windows to front and side; radiator; practical tiled floor;

glazed internal door to:

RECEPTION HALL Coved ceiling; turning stairs to first floor; useful understairs storage cupboard;

practical tiled floor; radiator; doors to:

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SITTING ROOM 20' 10" x 13' 4" (6.35m x 4.06m)

Coved ceiling; random width oak floor boards; one tall radiator; separate

conventional radiator; two windows to rear; opening to:

SUN ROOM 13' 3" x 7' 5" (4.04m x 2.26m)

Coved ceiling; radiator; practical tiled floor; dual aspect window to side and rear;

French doors to outside and decked seating area.

DINING/KITCHEN 21' 0" x 12' 1" (6.4m x 3.68m)

Fitted with a modern range of wall and base units with square edged work

surfaces incorporating a moulded one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit

with mixer tap over; decorative ceramic wall tiling; built-in double oven with

integral grill; ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor canopy over; decorative

mosaic wall tiling; space for American style fridge/freezer; coving to ceiling with

floral motif; large dining area with ample space for table and chairs; tall radiator;

practical tiled floor; two windows to front; glazed door to:

UTILITY ROOM 9' 1" x 7' 5" (2.77m x 2.26m)

Fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll edged work surfaces over,

incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over; plumbing for automatic

washing machine; space for tumble drier; built-in shelved airing/housekeeper's

cupboard; radiator; coved ceiling; window to front; window to side; opaque glazed

PVCu door to outside and deck; door to:

CLOAKROOM Low flush WC; wash hand basin; opaque window to side.

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BEDROOM TWO 13' 5" x 9' 5" (4.09m x 2.87m) (max)

Coved ceiling; radiator; dual aspect windows to side and rear.

BEDROOM THREE 13' 4" x 9' 3" (4.06m x 2.82m)

Coved ceiling; radiator; window to rear; glazed door to:

ENSUITE Fully tiled with a white suite comprising vanity wash hand basin with storage

cupboard under; low flush WC; panelled bath; separate double width (1.6m)

shower cubicle with electric shower and sliding glass screen; chrome heated towel

rail; tiled floor; opaque window to rear.

BEDROOM FOUR 12' 0" x 8' 9" (3.66m x 2.67m)

Coved ceiling; radiator; dual aspect windows to front and side.

BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled Spa bath with two slipper ends and central taps

with electric shower over; glass and chrome folding shower screen; pedestal wash

hand basin; low flush WC; chrome heated towel rail; decorative ceramic wall

tiling; tiled floor; opaque window to front.

FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING Doors to:

MASTER BEDROOM 17' 0" x 15' 8" (5.18m x 4.78m) narrowing to 12'6" (3.81m)

Radiator; window to side overlooking garden.

HOBBIES ROOM/ 13' 0" x 25' 10" (3.96m x 7.87m) narrowing to 17'0" (5.18m)

BEDROOM FIVE An impressive space that could be easily sub-divided if required to create an

additional room or ensuite or alternatively used as a fifth bedroom; vaulted

ceiling with exposed beams; access to roof and eaves storage spaces; tall radiator;

two other conventional radiators; dual aspect windows to front and side; full

length pitch window to rear designed to take full advantage of the superb views

extending across the Tamar Valley towards Kit Hill and Cornwall in the distance.

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BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled bath with two slipper ends, central pillar tap and

separate hand shower; pedestal wash hand basin; low flush WC; chrome heated

towel rail; decorative wall tiling; Velux window.

OUTSIDE The property is approached via a gravelled driveway which provides ample

parking for a number of vehicles and additional access to a further parking area

for a boat or caravan. The front garden lays adjacent to the drive, is level and has

been gravelled for ease of maintenance. The property is shielded from the

roadside by a substantial featherboard fence.

The house stands in a long, linear plot approximately one acre in size. To the side

of the house, located off the sun room, is a raised decked seating area ideal for

outdoor eating and entertaining with steps down to a level, formal garden

predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with attractive plants and shrubs.

Beyond the formal garden there is a large area of mixed woodland of well

established trees of both deciduous and evergreen varieties. Behind the house is

the 'Mediterranean garden' also gravelled for ease of maintenance and planted

with specimen trees and shrubs. Beyond here, past the garage, is another area of

garden, as yet uncultivated, which follows the line of the road before reaching a

point at the far end of the garden.

Within the garden there is a number of useful outbuildings including:

DETACHED GARAGE/

WORKSHOP 13' 10" x 7' 7" (4.22m x 2.31m)

Arranged in two distinct areas: the garage measures approximately 17'0" (5.18m)

x 10'0" (3.05m) plus the workshop area to the side which measures 13'10" (4.22m)

x 7'7" (2.31m).

TOOL STORE To the rear of the garage is a modern metal sectional tool store with lockable

sliding doors.

POTTING SHED Located at the corner of the house by the formal garden.

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SERVICES Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating.

AGENT’S NOTE Prospective purchasers should note that a septic tank which serves the Parish

Hall, across the road, is located on the property and can be accessed by others for

emptying and maintenance.

OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band ' B ' for Council Tax purposes.

VIEWING By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT on 01822 612345.

DIRECTIONS Leave Tavistock by the A390 heading towards Gunnislake and Cornwall. After

approximately 2.5 miles, turn left at the roundabout adjacent to Gulworthy

County Primary School. Proceed along this road, for a short distance where the

entrance to the property will be found on the right hand side, clearly identified by

a Mansbridge Balment For Sale board.

EPC RATING 67 BAND D

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T10145

9 BROOK STREET TAVISTOCK • DEVON PL19 0HD TEL: 01822 612345

E: tavistock@mansbridgebalment.co.uk

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