
Tavistock, Devon · PL19
Down Road, Tavistock
Down Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19
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An immaculate family home in a prime location within Tavistock offering superb open plan living, modern interiors and landscape gardens.
DISTANCES
Tavistock town centre – 0.4 miles
Dartmoor – 1.5 miles
Plymouth - 12.5 miles
Exeter – 40 miles
(All distances are approximate)
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
- Entrance hall
- Open plan sitting room/dining area
- Sun room
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Utility
- Pantry
- Dining room
- Living room
- Cloakroom
FIRST FLOOR
- Principal bedroom with en suite and dressing room
- Three further double bedrooms (two en suite)
- Family bathroom
SECOND FLOOR
- Two further bedrooms
GARDENS
- Outdoor kitchen
- Patio
- Level lawn
- Driveway with ample parking
- Detached garage with WC
LOCATION
Nestled on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park, Tavistock is a vibrant stannary market town steeped in history. Dating back to the 10th century and renowned as the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake, its his…
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An immaculate family home in a prime location within Tavistock offering superb open plan living, modern interiors and landscape gardens.
DISTANCES
Tavistock town centre – 0.4 miles
Dartmoor – 1.5 miles
Plymouth - 12.5 miles
Exeter – 40 miles
(All distances are approximate)
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
- Entrance hall
- Open plan sitting room/dining area
- Sun room
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Utility
- Pantry
- Dining room
- Living room
- Cloakroom
FIRST FLOOR
- Principal bedroom with en suite and dressing room
- Three further double bedrooms (two en suite)
- Family bathroom
SECOND FLOOR
- Two further bedrooms
GARDENS
- Outdoor kitchen
- Patio
- Level lawn
- Driveway with ample parking
- Detached garage with WC
LOCATION
Nestled on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park, Tavistock is a vibrant stannary market town steeped in history. Dating back to the 10th century and renowned as the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake, its historic 19th-century centre revolves around Bedford Square.
The town boasts an exceptional selection of shops, from local boutiques to national brands, alongside the famous historic Pannier Market. Everything you need is close at hand, including a diverse mix of cafes, restaurants, pubs, and essential services like a local hospital, doctors' surgeries, and dentists. Families will appreciate the excellent choice of both state and private schooling including the well renowned Mount Kelly.
For leisure, Tavistock offers a beautiful riverside park, a theatre, and top-tier sporting facilities ranging from golf and tennis to athletics. The bustling city of Plymouth is just 12.5 miles south, while Exeter sits 40 miles to the northeast, offering easy motorway access and direct rail links to London.
THE PROPERTY
Perfectly positioned on one of Tavistock’s most coveted residential avenues, The Oaks is an exceptional home. Following an extensive renovation by the current owners, there is over 5200 sq. ft of modern, free flowing and sociable accommodation with a superb attention to detail.
An impressive driveway makes a good first impression, offering plenty of driveway parking before leading up stone steps to the main entrance. Inside, the striking reception hall immediately establishes the home's scale, enjoying a log burner and complete with an integrated cloak cupboard and a cloakroom.
Clearly the heart of the home is the modern, bespoke kitchen that is fully equipped with built in ovens, an instant boiling tap, a wine cooler, a built-in beer tap, and a large central island. It opens effortlessly to a bright dining area, where full-width bi-fold doors open onto an immaculate porcelain sun terrace. This outdoor cooking area is catered for year round hosting, featuring a dedicated BBQ area covered by a retractable awning.
The substantial sitting room connects directly to a gorgeous, light-filled garden room overlooking the mature gardens. The ground floor accommodation also hosts a formal dining room, a delightful living room enjoying a square bay window and a utility room. On the second floor, two additional bedrooms offer excellent versatility.
OUTSIDE
Outside, the landscaped grounds wrap around the house and offers superb privacy, there is an array of mature planting and vibrant seasonal colours. There is a dedicated outdoor kitchen area which is perfect for family life and entertaining. A detached double garage currently features a dedicated gym area and a flexible upper level, offering potential for a self-contained annexe, studio, or workspace (STPP).
DIRECTIONS (POSTCODE PL19 9AD)
From the centre of Tavistock follow signs for Whitchurch. Turn left into Down Road where the property is found on the left hand side.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: West Devon Borough Council
Council Tax: Band: G
EPC rating: C
Contents, fixtures and fittings: Unless specifically mentioned in these particulars, all contents, fixtures and fittings, garden ornaments and statues and curtains are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops Exeter office: 01392 214222
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3.9 milesto Gunnislake Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 5.0 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 3.3 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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