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Are you looking to relocate to Tavistock? Moving home is not something we do on a regular basis with there often being a few years between each move.
As such, we can often lose sight of the number of belongings we accumulate on the way and come time to relocate there is lots to organise.
This is where enlisting the services of a reliable removals company is crucial.
White & Company are a family-owned business with over 151 years’ servicing the Tavistock community.
We offer a tailor made, reliable and professional service at a competitive price.
Our trained crews have tackled all sorts of challenges and can wrap, pack, and transport your personal belongings with minimum fuss and delay.
Should you require it, White & Company can offer storage of some or all your effects also.
We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Tavistock. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway do not hesitate to give us a call today for a free home survey and quotation.
About Us
White & Company has 19 branches located across the UK from the Channel Islands to Scotland and a network of industry partners.
This extensive relocation network allows us to provide the perfect removal solutions no matter where you’re moving.
Through hard work, commitment and excellent service, we are now one of the industry’s largest removal companies.
We have 265 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Tavistock
Situated in the heart of an area of tremendous natural beauty, Tavistock’s rich and varied history is clearly visible in the fabric and culture of the modern town. Frequently referred to as the “Western Gateway to Dartmoor”, this ancient stannary and market town sits within the county of Devon, straddling the fast-flowing River Tavy after which it is named. It is the largest town in West Devon.
Interestingly, Tavistock can trace its recorded history back to at least 961 when Tavistock Abbey, whose ruins lie in the centre of the town, was founded. Sir Francis Drake was born here in 1542. Not your typical high street, the old streets radiate from Bedford Square and contain some very unique stores offering both residents and visitors a choice of eclectic local independent shops.
As well as some great shops, amenities are more than adequate. The town has a leisure centre, a theatre, plenty of pubs and restaurants plus a very popular market, Granted its Market Charter from Henry I in 1105, it still runs to this day and is open Tuesday to Saturday, plus Mondays in the summer. Nicely placed on the edges of the wild terrain of Dartmoor, ideal for walking, cycling, and riding. Several National Trust properties are within easy reach, Lydford Gorge, Buckland Abbey and Cotehele are all nearby.
Those energetic and fit enough, the National Cycle Route runs near the town where you can cycle all the way into Plymouth or you can opt to just do a few miles, it’s a wonderful way to discover the area. If you enjoy being part of an active close-knit community Tavistock is the place for you as the town is represented by all sorts of club, organisations, and associations.
This small but thriving market town also offers sufficient travel connections, a range of leisure and sports facilities, as well as good schools and several health centres. Small wonder that Tavistock was named as one of the Sunday Times best places to live in 2018.
Schools & Education
Devon County Council is responsible for education provision in Tavistock.
Although the number of schools is limited, education standards are generally good.
Within one mile of the town centre, you will find 6 schools. These range from Primary education up to secondary level.
There is one independent school serving the town, a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils from 3 to 18 offering day, weekly and full boarding.
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School scored well in its KS2 test results with the majority of children achieving higher than average levels of literacy, numeracy and reading.
For the 11–18-year age group, the Ofsted rated “good” Tavistock College is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form. A large school with approximately 1800 students attending. The schools caters for students from a catchment area of about 12-mile radius.
Things to do in Tavistock
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Tavistock has plenty to look at and keep you amused.
Situated in the heart of Devon, it is your gateway to Dartmoor and the surrounding national park.
The town provides its residents with lots of clubs and societies which you can get involved with – Tavistock Town Council is a mine of useful information, visit their website for further information.
Throughout the year there is a full event calendar in Tavistock, from the colour festival in June to the Dickensian evening of winter there is always something to look forward to.
Situated just five minutes from the town centre, between the River Tavy and the canal, you will find The Meadows. This beautiful and peaceful park is a tranquil haven with attractive walks, children’s play area and Trim Trails.
The nearby Bere Peninsula is packed with a network of public footpaths and quiet roads with high, bio-diverse hedgerows. With views of the Tamar as you follow up and down the headlands, you know you are somewhere very special.
You might fancy a round of Golf at Tavistock’s own golf club. The club is open to all and welcomes golfers of all standards as well as social members who want to experience a challenging round of golf in a spectacular moorland setting.
These are just some of the delights awaiting those who are planning to live in Tavistock, whilst the wider county of Devon offers a limitless choice of amazing entertainment opportunities.
Property prices
Deciding where in the town to reside will be your first problem as there are so many nice areas to choose from.
The old town centre is where most of the period homes are to be found. West Street, and Plymouth Road have some lovely Regency properties. However, they rarely come onto the market.
It is possible to purchase a 3-bedroom character property located just a few minutes’ walk from all the amenities of Tavistock town centre for as little as £275,000
Or if your budget is a little tight, perfect for a first-time buyer to get onto the property ladder, Tavistock has some lovely one-bedroom homes which start at £122,625.
The majority of sales in Tavistock during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £395,580.
Terraced properties sold for an average of £244,004, with semi-detached properties fetching £289,921.
Popular Places to Live Near Tavistock
- Lydford
- Yelverton
- Okehampton
- Princetown
- Launceston
- Lifton
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