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Lamerton, Tavistock, PL19

South West

£300,000Guide Price

Listed on 05/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1607 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered for sale by informal tender, this former chapel dates from around 1870 and was converted to residential use in the mid-20th century. The four-bedroom home has substantial accommodation arranged over two levels and is set in gardens of approximately a quarter of an acre beside the River Lumburn, on the outskirts of Lamerton. The principal living room is a large lounge and dining area with a chapel-style window and timber beams. The listing notes that the original vaulted roof structure remains concealed above the existing ceiling, and that opening it up could be considered subject to structural assessment and any required consents. The same level includes a kitchen, separate WC and a further bedroom. Three more double bedrooms are on the lower ground floor, along with a garden room with patio doors and a spacious family bathroom incorporating a utility area. Outside, the grounds include lawn, established planting and a riverside setting. The property also has a driveway with space for a couple of vehicles, and the stated ownership includes a strip of land beyond the riverbed. The listing describes the house as requiring renovation and modernisation throughout. Mains water, electricity and drainage are stated, with oil-fired central heating.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

74out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

A former chapel with a distinctive stone exterior, chapel-style window and a generous riverside garden, this is a characterful medium-scale project with plenty to make your own. The spacious living and dining room gives the property a strong focal point, while the dated finishes and visible ceiling and lower-wall deterioration call for a considered programme of improvements and investigation. The garden and weathered outbuilding also offer scope to bring the grounds back into shape.

At £300,000, the asking price is about £187 per sq ft, well below the local average of £305 per sq ft—a compelling opportunity to acquire an individual home at a notably low price per square foot. The concealed vaulted roof could add further architectural impact if structural checks and any required consents support opening it up.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen, bathroom and interior finishes to create a more cohesive home.
  • Make the chapel-style window and spacious living and dining room the centrepiece of an updated interior.
  • Improve the overgrown garden and explore the concealed vaulted roof’s potential, subject to structural and consent checks.

Key risks

  • Visible ceiling and lower-wall deterioration in several areas needs investigation to establish its cause and extent.
  • A medium-scale programme across multiple areas will require careful coordination and budgeting, particularly while the visible deterioration is being assessed.

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Location

Lamerton, Tavistock, PL19
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Gunnislake Rail Station

    3.7 miles

    Train · Gunnislake

  • Calstock Rail Station

    4.8 miles

    Train · Calstock

  • Bere Alston Rail Station

    5.6 miles

    Train · Bere Alston

  • Bere Ferrers Rail Station

    7.9 miles

    Train · Bere Ferrers

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,226
Based on a loan of £225,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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