A detached home of character with many original features together with a detached annexe enjoying a semi rural location on the fringes of Torquay close to The Willows shopping centre.
| Situation and Description: | This former farmhouse is believed to date from the early seventeenth Century and has been extended over the years to now provide a comfortable family home with a separate detached annex. The main house has uPVC double glazed windows and mains gas central heating is installed. The property is full of character with exposed stonework together with some beamed ceilings. In addition to the cosy sitting room the lounge diner has a large stone fireplace fitted with a log burning stove and the particularly spacious breakfast kitchen has bespoke units. Glazed double doors open onto the adjoining covered verandah and into the garden which is particularly secluded.
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| . | In addition to the self contained detached annex there is a very large garage fronting onto the gravelled courtyard which provides additional parking. To the rear is a useful barn and workshop. This unique property is conveniently located close to nearby countryside and is also only minutes away from local supermarkets and major routes.
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| Entrance Hallway: | Panelled front door with leaded light pane opens from the courtyard. Further panelled door with leaded lights opens onto the garden on the other side. Central heating radiator. Recess spots to panelled ceiling. Recess beneath staircase which rises to the first floor landing. Panelled door opening to:
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| Sitting Room: | 15'5\" x 10'6\" (4.7m x 3.2m). Feature stone fireplace with timber mantle shelf. Illuminated display alcoves on either side with further exposed stone work. Double central heating radiator. Fitted wall lights. uPVC double glazed window enjoying a Southerly aspect.
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| Lounge Diner: | 19'4\" x 16'9\" overall (5.9m x 5.1m overall). Stone fireplace with heavy timber mantle shelf now housing a log burning stove set on a brick hearth. This room enjoys a double aspect and has exposed beams and timbers to ceiling. Central heating radiator. Central stone pillar supporting the main beam compliments the exposed stone work and a further low stone wall separates the lounge area from the dining area which is set at a slightly higher level with further central heating radiator and double glazed window overlooking the garden. Glazed door with small panes opens to:
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| Breakfast Kitchen: | 21'8\" x 14'5\" (6.6m x 4.4m). Another double aspect room, the kitchen area being well fitted with a range of modern units all having matching timber facings in Canadian Oak and with sink unit inset into wide working surface having vegetable tidy and mixer taps. Four ring gas hob inset into a further working surface with extractor over and with pan drawers beneath. Eye level double oven. There is concealed lighting beneath fitted wall cabinets. Central heating radiator. The ceiling is attractively finished in pine. A peninsula unit with wide working surface separates the kitchen from the breakfast area and also has space beneath for washing machine, refrigerator and freezer. Double glazed windows overlook the gardens and double doors with small panes open onto a covered verandah with adjoining lawn which is an ideal sun trap catching the afternoon and evening sun. Further glazed door with small panes opens to:
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| Study: | 12'6\" x 6'7\" (max) (3.8m x 2m (max)). Central heating radiator. Panelled ceiling. Window overlooking the courtyard and well. Further window and part glazed panelled door providing access to the courtyard and garden through a covered pathway with lockable door.
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| First Floor Landing: | Approached from the hallway below by the easy staircase. The landing has further balustrading with attractive spindles. Two double glazed windows with leaded lights overlook the courtyard. Central heating radiator. Large airing cupboard with factory lagged copper hot water cylinder and wall mounted gas boiler for domestic hot water and central heating, slatted linen shelves. Trap to roof space. Stripped pine panel doors open to the bedrooms on this floor.
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| Master Bedroom Suite: |
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| Bedroom 1: | 14'1\" (4.3m) x 11'2\" (3.4m) plus entrance recess.. Full width heavy timber display shelf with further high level shelves. Double glazed window enjoying a Southerly aspect down the lane. Central heating radiator. Pine panelled ceiling with recess lighting. Open doorway provides access to:
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| Dressing Room/Nursery Bedroom: | 9'10\" x 6'3\" (3m x 1.9m). Central heating radiator beneath wide display shelf. Double glazed window overlooking the lane. Panelled door returns to the main landing. The shower room is also accessed form the main bedroom through an open doorway. Part tiled walls. Fitted with a Tritan shower. Pedestal wash basin. Double glazed window. Pine panelled ceiling.
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| Bedroom 2: | 8'10\" x 7'10\" (2.7m x 2.39m). Window recess with display sill and double glazed windows overlooking the lane. Central heating radiator.
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| Bedroom 3: | 11'10\" (3.6m) x 6'11\" (2.1m) plus entrance recess. Central heating radiator. Window recess with display sill and double glazed windows overlooking the lane.
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| Bedroom 4: | 10'2\" x 9'10\" (max) (3.1m x 3m (max)). Central heating radiator. Double glazed window with deep display sill overlooking the courtyard.
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| Family Bathroom: | 8'10\" x 5'3\" (2.7m x 1.6m). Coloured suite comprising; panelled bath with mixer tap and shower, low level WC, pedestal wash basin with light and shaver socket over, central heating radiator beneath double glazed window, part tiled walls and panelled ceiling.
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| The Annex: | Also positioned beside the courtyard the annex is easily approached form the main house through its own front door opening from the covered pathway which separates the main house from the annex and has its own lockable door opening from the courtyard. The annex is tastefully decorated and well fitted making it ideal for a dependant relative or equally suitable for letting purposes if required. Further doors allow access into the very private garden at the rear which is lined by trees.
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| Entrance Lobby: | 12'2\" x 5'3\" (3.7m x 1.6m). Part glazed panelled door with small panes and adjoining window opens from the covered pathway. Pine panelled ceiling.
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| Double Bedroom: | 12'2\" x 11'6\" (3.7m x 3.5m). Window overlooking the courtyard.
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| Inner Hallway: | High vaulted ceiling with double glazed roof light. Part panelled walls and high display shelf. Polished hardwood floor.
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| Family Bathroom: | 8'2\" x 5'11\" (2.5m x 1.8m). Cream suite comprising; panelled bath with separate wall mounted shower, pedestal wash basin with wall mirror, light and shaver socket over, low level WC, electric fan heater, pine panelled ceiling and polished hard wood floor.
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| Kitchen/Living Room: | 21' x 9'2\" (6.4m x 2.8m). This rooms opens into a rear hallway from where a part glazed stable door with small panes opens onto a part covered terrace allowing direct access from the garden and courtyard. The main sitting area enjoys a double aspect and is fitted with a wall mounted coal effect gas fire (log burner style) operating by bottle gas. Further glazed double doors with small panes open onto a secluded paved terrace. The kitchen area is separated from the sitting room by a wide peninsula unit which has space beneath for washing machine and refrigerator. Range of units with matching timber facings with oven beneath and four ring electric hob inset into working surface with fitted wall cabinets and glass fronted display cabinet above. Stainless steel sink unit inset into a further working surface with window above overlooking the paved terrace. The entire room has a pine panelled ceiling with recess lighting.
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| Outside: |
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| Triple Garage: | 27'7\" x 19' (8.4m x 5.8m). Positioned on the other side of the gravelled courtyard from the main house. This very large garage is substantially constructed in block under a pitched roof. Electric power and light are connected. Up and over door giving easy access from the courtyard which has a small south facing paved area together with a working well which not only is a an attractive feature in one corner but also provides a pumped supply of water for washing cars and watering etc.
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| Outside Cloakroom: | Pedestal wash basin below window. Low level WC. Central heating radiator.
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| Workshop Store: | 44' x 13'5\" (13.41m x 4.1m). Positioned behind the garage this very versatile building has a Mezzanine floor together with access to a further block built office/ storeroom.
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| Workshop Barn: | 29'6\" (9.0m) x 27'7\" (8.4m) plus covered entrance area.. It should be noted that both the workshop barn and workshop store have easy vehicular access from a gravelled driveway which continues up from the courtyard leading round to the rear of the site. Neither of the buildings have doors opening from this driveway. The lawned garden at the rear is particularly private, being screened by mature trees and shrubs. The annexe to the main house has easy access to this garden in addition to it's own very private paved terrace.
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