Property description

DESCRIPTION This fabulous and spacious Victorian detached house is conveniently placed for access to Torquay seafront, rail links and convenience stores. The tastefully presented accommodation is arranged over three floors and benefits from two spacious reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast room to the ground floor with access to a superb sun terrace with views over the south facing rear garden. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms, a spacious bathroom/WC and separate WC. The lower floor accommodation currently comprises a spacious lounge, bedroom, shower room/WC and sun lounge with access onto the rear garden. However, this space could be converted to separate living accommodation for a dependent relative, subject to the usual planning consents. The property also benefits from two large cellar storage rooms. Outside there is a large parking area and driveway adjoining attractive, easy to manage gardens to the front and rear with detached garage/workshop. Viewing of this highly desirable home will be necessary to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer. 

MAIN ENTRANCE Part panelled and decoratively glazed main entrance door opening to:-



 

ENTRANCE PORCH Double glazed windows to surround, light, timber panelled main entrance door opening to:- 

RECEPTION HALL Stairway to first floor with attractive balustrading, further stairway leading to lower floor accommodation. Radiator, telephone point, coved ceiling, original panelled doors opening to principal rooms. UPVC double glazed door with window over leading out to rear Sun Terrace.



 

SITTING ROOM 17' 10" x 14' 6" (5.44m x 4.42m) A spacious light and airy family room with sash window and panelled shutters to both front and rear aspects, feature period fireplace with slate hearth, ornate marble surround and wood burning stove, radiator, TV aerial lead, telephone point, three wall light points, dado rail, coved ceiling. 

DINING ROOM 12' 3" x 10' 11" (3.73m x 3.33m) Another spacious room with sash window and panelled shutters to front aspect, access to large storage cupboard housing two gas fired boilers servicing domestic hot water and central heating systems, radiator, dado rail, coved ceiling. Larger than average timber panelled double doors opening through to:- 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 2" x 12' 3" (4.01m x 3.73m) A spacious family room with sash window and panelled shutters to rear aspect. Range of base and drawer cupboards with granite effect laminated work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, inset stainless steel twin circular bowl sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer and electric cooker with extractor unit over, matching range of wall and display cabinets with concealed lighting under, radiator, coved ceiling.  

SUN TERRACE An elevated area extending the full width of the property, with metal railing and timber fencing to surround with two outside lights; ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying views over the rear garden. Gate and steps lead down to the rear garden. 

FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING Feature UPVC decoratively double glazed window to rear. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Hatch to roof void with pull down ladder, coved ceiling, original panelled doors opening to principal rooms. 

BEDROOM 1 15' 6" x 12' 5" (4.72m x 3.78m) A spacious light and airy double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window and outlook to rear, radiator, TV aerial lead, built-in open fronted wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, coved ceiling. 

BEDROOM 2 13' 6" x 13' 3" (4.11m x 4.04m) Another spacious light and airy double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window and outlook to rear, mirror fronted fitted wardrobes to one wall with hanging rails and shelving, radiator, coved ceiling. 

BEDROOM 3 13' 11" x 12' 8" (4.24m x 3.86m) A double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window and outlook to front, built-in storage cupboard with shelving, radiator, TV aerial point, coved ceiling. 

BATHROOM A spacious room with part obscure sash window, white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, shower attachment and glazed screen to side, wash basin set in vanity unit with mixer tap and storage cupboards under and glass display shelf, mirror and light over. Low level WC, radiator, wall mounted ladder style heated towel rail, exposed timber floorboards, part ceramic tiling to walls, extractor fan.



 

SEPARATE WC UPVC part obscure double glazed window, white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, wall mounted medicine cabinet, radiator, part ceramic tiling to walls. 

LOWER GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION A versatile area offering potential for many uses including incorporating the space into the main family home or converting it to a home office or separate living accommodation for a dependent relative, subject to the usual planning consents. This floor is currently accessed via stairway and door from Reception Hall and further obscure glazed door from the side of the property. 

RECEPTION HALL An L-shaped area with part mirrored panel opening to door with access to two spacious Cellar Storage Rooms. Radiator, coved ceiling, access to understairs utility area with matching wall, base and drawer cupboards with rolled edge work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic washing machine. Opening through to Sun Lounge. 

CELLAR ROOM 1 20' 5" x 8' 5" (6.22m x 2.57m) A spacious area with small UPVC double glazed window. 

CELLAR ROOM 2 20' 5" x 7' 10" (6.22m x 2.39m) A spacious area with restricted head room and small UPVC obscure double glazed window. 

SUN LOUNGE 32' 7" x 5' 8" (9.93m x 1.73m) A spacious light and airy day room with glazed windows extending the full width overlooking the rear garden with glazed patio doors leading out to rear garden. Radiator, access to large storage cupboard with shelving, ceramic tiled floor. 

RECEPTION ROOM/BEDROOM 4 17' 7" x 12' 2" (5.36m x 3.71m) A spacious room, currently used as a Lounge, with glazed double doors opening to Sun Lounge, two radiators, TV aerial lead, coved ceiling. 

RECEPTION ROOM /BEDROOM 5 12' 8" x 11' 10" (3.86m x 3.61m) Another spacious room, currently used as a Bedroom, with glazed window through to Sun Lounge, radiator, TV aerial lead, coved ceiling. 

SHOWER ROOM/WC UPVC obscure double glazed window, white suite comprising shower cubicle to recess with plumbed shower unit and ceramic tiling to surround, pedestal wash basin with light and shaver point over, low level WC, radiator, access to large storage cupboard with shelving, part ceramic tiling to walls. 

OUTSIDE To the front of the property the garden is predominantly laid to loose stone, for ease of maintenance, with cherry trees and mature flowers and shrubs, pathway to main entrance with stone walling and timber fencing to boundary. Large timber double gates open onto a large driveway to one side of the property with off road parking for several vehicles, brick walling and timber fencing to boundary. Steps and outside light lead down to the lower floor accommodation. There is also gated access to the rear from the other side of the property. The driveway extends to the rear of the property to a resin hardstanding and loose stone area beyond with large timber gate and access to neighbouring Bancourt Hotel which has a right of access across the driveway belonging to 'Thorndale'. To the rear of the property there is a delightful south facing garden which has been partly laid to a flagstone patio area with steps up to a large area laid predominantly to loose stone with paved stepping stones, mature trees and shrubs. Stone walling, timber fencing and hedging to boundary. Timber framed greenhouse, timber summerhouse, further timber garden shed, outside light and tap. Access to:- 

DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP Double timber doors with windows over and further window to side, light and power. 

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact our Chelston Office on 01803 897321. 

DIRECTIONS At the traffic lights at Torre Station proceed into Avenue Road and take the 4th turning on the left into Vine Road. The property will be seen a short distance along on the right hand side.