3 Tamar View
Milton Abbot
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 0PF
Charming and spacious 4-bedroom detached farmhouse set on a 0.5-acre plot in the peaceful hamlet of Lovaton, near Dartmoor National Park. Features include a character-filled kitchen, multiple reception rooms, mature gardens with a brook close by, ample parking, and a double garage/workshop. With access to Yelverton, Tavistock, and Plymouth.
Built in approximately 1860, Lovaton Farm House has been part of the same family for 100 years and is now coming to market for the first time in a century. This charming four-bedroom farmhouse is nestled in the idyllic hamlet of Lovaton, in the Dartmoor National Park. The well-proportioned detached home offers flexible and versatile living across two floors—ideal for families or multi-generational living.
The ground floor features a bright and spacious kitchen/breakfast room, showcasing the original granite fireplace. Historically this room once formed part of the old pantry (or dairy) used for keeping milk cool. A large living room, with wonderful views of the garden and the original flagstone flooring under the carpet, provides the ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. A cosy snug/dining room with patio doors opens out to the garden, creating an inviting space for indoor-outdoor living. A ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room offers excellent potential for guest accommodation or multi-generational living.
Upstairs, you’ll find three further double bedrooms, including a generous master bedroom with lovely views of the surrounding countryside and its own en-suite shower room. A family bathroom, and a central landing featuring the original boxed-in staircase—full of character and charm.
Set on a 0.5-acre plot, the property enjoys a delightful mature garden filled with a variety of shrubs and bushes, with Lovaton Brook running along the bottom. The home benefits from ample off-road parking and a double garage/workshop providing great extra space, all within a tranquil rural setting with picturesque countryside views.
Lovaton is a quiet Dartmoor hamlet surrounded by countryside and moorland. Within just a short 5 minute walk from the property, you will be standing on Dartmoor and overlooking the picturesque Burrator reservoir.
A short walk from the property is The Royal Oak in Meavy—a charming, historic village pub known for its traditional atmosphere, locally sourced food, and beautiful Dartmoor setting.
Just a short drive away is the sought-after village of Yelverton, where you'll find local shops, cafés, a health centre, and other essential amenities.
The nearby historic market town of Tavistock offers a wider range of facilities, including the popular Cornish Arms pub and a thriving local market.
Families will appreciate the access to quality education in the area, with good local primary schools in nearby Meavy, Horrabridge, and Buckland Monachorum, all just a short drive from the property. Tavistock is also home to a number of highly regarded schools, including Tavistock College and Mount Kelly – a well regarded independent boarding school.
For commuting or travel further afield, Plymouth is approximately 25 minutes away by car, offering a mainline rail station with direct services to Exeter, Bristol, London Paddington and beyond. The A386 provides easy road access north to Okehampton and south into Plymouth, while Exeter Airport is just over an hour’s drive for national and international travel.
In Plymouth, Royal William Yard is a vibrant cultural and dining hub, perfect for a day out by the water or a special evening meal.
With beautiful Dartmoor on your doorstep, excellent local amenities, respected schools, and strong transport links, Lovaton Farm House is ideally positioned for those seeking a rural lifestyle without compromise.
Oil Fired Central Heating; Mains Electricity; Private Water & Drainage.
Available beginning of October for 6 months ongoing at £1650pcm exclusive of all other charges. (RENT INCLUDES GARDENER) (Where a pet is permitted the rent is £1700pcm)
Damage Deposit £1900 taken prior the commencement of the tenancy.
A tenancy deposit will be held by the Agent (if the property is to be managed by ourselves) or the Landlord as a security against any breach of the tenancy terms by the tenant (such as damage to the property or its contents, loss of rent or other unexpected costs). The deposit will be held and administered by the Agent/Landlord in accordance with their tenancy deposit scheme.
Details of the scheme and the dispute resolution provisions will be issued within 30 days of receipt of the deposit. The tenancy deposit is returnable at the expiration of the tenancy, subject to a final inspection and full inventory check. If any necessary cleaning, repairs or replacements are required following the tenancy, then the deposit will be refunded, less any remedial costs, within 10 days of reaching an agreement about the deductions to be made.
A holding deposit is taken upon your application for the property, it is equivalent to one weeks rental and will go towards your first months rent. In the event that you fail the referencing due to misinformation provided by the tenant or tenant withdrawal the holding fee is non-refundable subject to the costs incurred under the agreement made.The purpose of the holding deposit is to reserve the Property for the Applicant whilst the Landlord completes the referencing process and the terms of the tenancy and any guarantee agreement are negotiated. The Property will be reserved subject to the Landlord receiving satisfactory replies to referencing checks, Right to Rent checks and other pre-tenancy enquiries.
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