Step into the pages of history via a former mining cottage in the ancient stannary and market town of Tavistock.

There’s something wonderful about being able to tell people stories about the history relating to the home you own.

The lucky new owners of 1 Westbridge Cottages, a former home for the farming and mining community, situated beside the spectacular River Tavy, will have no shortage of tales to tell.

For this charming, end of terrace character cottage, retaining many period and interesting features and situated within level walking distance of the town centre, dates from around 1850 and was erected by the Duke of Bedford.

These neat rows of cottages were built by the Bedford Estate as part of a re-housing programme to reduce overcrowding in the centre of the town. Between 1845 and 1865 approximately 300 Bedford cottages were built in and around Tavistock.

They were to a standard design of living room, kitchen, scullery, two or three bedrooms, and a garden plot. This included a pigsty and a standpipe shared with a neighbour.

The accommodation today, briefly comprises entrance porch, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, front and side gardens, rear courtyard with stone outbuilding. The property also benefits from gas fired central heating.

Tavistock is a thriving market town situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. It has excellent independent shopping facilities and a range of state and independent schools. Tavistock is approximately 15 miles from Plymouth which has great transport links.

Offered with no onward chain, 1 Westbridge Cottages is on the market for £145,000, viewing is by arrangement with Salisbury Henderson by calling 01822 611122.