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Elegant Period Property
Spacious Rooms
Opening to Garden
Beautifully Presented
South Facing Views over Park
Close to Wellswood Shops
A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED GARDEN APARTMENT ENJOYING SOUTH FACING VIEWS OVER A PARK - VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
INTRODUCTION 8 Wellswood Park is a beautiful garden Apartment set within a crescent of handsome Grade II* Listed town houses which enjoy south facing views over the residents privately owned park. This stunning period home is presented to compliment the original elegant features of the Victorian era, whilst benefitting from modern comforts such as underfloor heating, bespoke fitted kitchen with built-in appliances and refurbishment including additional insulation and re-wiring. Offering an exciting opportunity for applicants wishing to reside in a property of quality and individuality, an internal viewing is highly recommended.
LOCATION Situated in an enviable location convenient to the popular range of shops and amenities in Ilsham Road Wellswood, 8 Wellswood Park also benefits from being close to many of the natural, scenic attractions of Torquay including the vast headland at Daddyhole Plain from which breathtaking views along the coastline can be enjoyed, and easy access to the National Trail, Southwest coastal path. Meadfoot and Ansteys Cove which are popular swimming, paddleboard, and kayak beaches, are situated a few minutes away from the property, and Torquay harbourside/marina offering a good choice of waterside restaurants, shops and leisure activities is just over a mile. For travel and commuting, a local bus network operates in the area, and Torquay Railway station is situated just off Torquay seafront with regular train services to London Paddington, and Exeter with its international Airport.
ACCOMMODATION With high ceilings and spacious rooms with classic decor, the sizeable accommodation is arranged as follows: Spacious Hallway, Kitchen/Breakfast room, Dining Room, Living Room with direct access onto the garden terrace, 19’ Master Bedroom with 12’ En-Suite Bathroom/Dressing Room, Bedroom 2, and Shower Room. There is also a useful Cellar with power, light and utility area.
OUTSIDE The home enjoys the benefit of a private south facing garden which has direct access from the Living Room and comprises of a large flagstone paved Terrace and lawned garden surrounded by pretty borders. From the garden, there is access to Wellswood Park which is for the exclusive use of the residents, and is a tranquil greenspace laid to vast lawns over several acres. 8 Wellswood Park also benefits from a Garage.
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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
GROUND FLOOR
Original period front door opening to:
SPACIOUS HALLWAY
High skirtings with recessed lights. Coved ceiling. Telephone point. Built-in PANTRY with light and shelving.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
KITCHEN – 13’2” x 9’ (4.02m x 2.75m) BREAKFAST ROOM 13’2” x 6’11” (4.02m x 2.11m)
KITCHEN - Polished granite worksurfaces with deep inset stainless steel sink and a comprehensive range of bespoke units beneath providing ample storage. Neff induction hob with extractor hood over and Neff double oven with combination microwave. Integrated dishwasher. Tiled floor. Inset spotlights. Coved ceiling. Sash windows to front with working wooden shutters. BREAKFAST ROOM - Bespoke display cabinet with drawers, open shelving, and up-lights. Polished granite worksurfaces with cupboards under. Tall larder cupboard. Built-in wine chiller. Zip hot/cold filtered water tap. Siemens coffee machine. Wooden folding doors through to:
DINING ROOM
13’10” x 12’8” (4.21m x 3.86m)
Formal dining/entertaining area with high skirtings, coved ceiling, and ornate ceiling rose. Leading through to:
LIVING ROOM
18’11” x 15’ (5.77m x 4.58m)
An impressive room with a welcoming ambience and opening directly out onto the garden terrace – Tall sash windows with working wooden shutters overlooking the garden. Tall casement doors with working wooden shutters, leading onto the garden terrace with views over the garden and beyond to the park. High skirtings. Ornate coving and ceiling rose. Open grate with marble surround and mantel over.
MASTER BEDROOM
19’ x 15’ (5.78m x 4.58m)
A light and spacious principal Bedroom with views over the garden and park - 2 x Tall sash windows featuring working wooden shutters, enjoying a lovely outlook over the garden and beyond to the park. Ornate coving and ceiling rose. High skirtings. T.V. aerial point. Elegant marble fireplace with inset iron grate. Door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM/DRESSING ROOM
12’ x 12’ (3m x 3m)
A substantial room which is fully tiled, benefitting from plentiful built-in storage solutions - Roll top panelled bath and central mixer, set within a tiled surround featuring a return with concealed mirror fronted cupboard. Large walk-in shower with fixed glazed screen and rainfall shower head above. Recessed worktop and matching upstands with surface mounted wash basin and range of drawers beneath. Bidet and low-level W.C. Inset spotlights. Extractor fan. Coved ceiling. Heated towel rail. Range of wall-to-wall built-in cupboards with folding doors, providing ample storage, and hanging space. Hatch to roof space.
INNER HALLWAY
Coved ceiling. High skirtings with recessed lights. Door and staircase to CELLAR.
CELLAR
High level window to rear. Power and light. Worktop with inset stainless steel Belfast style sink, with storage cupboards under. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Space for freezer. Wall mounted Worcester boiler. Meters. Fusebox.
from the INNER HALLWAY door to:
SHOWER ROOM
Fully tiled walk-in shower. Wall mounted wash basin. Back to wall W.C. with worktop/shelf over. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Inset spotlights.
BEDROOM 2
15’4” x 10’7” (4.67m x 3.22m)
Sash window to front. Range of built-in wardrobes with mirror fronted sliding doors. T.V. aerial point.
PRIVATE GARDEN & WELLSWOOD PARK
There is a GARAGE adjacent to the property measuring 14’ x 7’ (4.27m x 2.13m) (extending to 8’8” /2.44m x 2.44m) The Apartment enjoys the benefit of a privately owned south facing garden comprising: GARDEN TERRACE laid to flagstone paving with wisteria archway over. An ideal space for entertaining with ample room for garden furniture to relax and appreciate the peaceful surroundings. 2 x Storage sheds to either side of the terrace. Exterior lighting. Step down to a level lawned garden and surrounding borders thoughtfully planted with a varied selection of shrubs, plants, and trees. 2 x Personal gates lead out to: WELLSWOOD PARK – A hidden gem privately owned by and for the exclusive use of the residents. Several acres in size and featuring vast lawns with a pathway meandering the outskirts. Surrounded by an abundance of shrubs, trees and hedging, the park offers a tranquil retreat. There is also a private access gate from the park onto the Babbacombe Road.
