Bishops Rise, Wellswood, TQ1
4 Bed
2 Bath
1 Car
Bishops Rise, Wellswood, TQ1
4 Bed
2 Bath
1 Car
A FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE OVERLOOKING ILSHAM MARINE DRIVE & HOPE COVE ENJOYING AN ENVIABLE PANORAMA ACROSS THE VALLEY & SEA TOWARDS THE JURASSIC COASTLINE & EXMOUTH - CHAIN FREE
Situated in a cul-de-sac within this prestigious residential address in Wellswood, this detached House represents the ideal coastal home with a magnificent seascape from most of the rooms. A widespread panorama of Torquay is also enjoyed, taking in St Marychurch, Babbacombe, Wellswood and the wooded valleys. The property is convenient for the shops and amenities at Wellswood, greenspace and woodland walks at Ilsham Valley and the local beaches at Meadfoot and Ansteys Cove, which are all a few minutes away. Torquay harbourside and marina provide a more comprehensive range of shops, along with waterside dining and access to the town centre and seafront area and is a short car journey from Bishops Rise.
The property comes to market with the benefit of no onward chain and updated accommodation comprising: Spacious Hallway/Reception room, Dual aspect Living Room, Study/office, extended Kitchen/Diner/Family room opening onto the rear garden, Bedroom 4 (currently used as a Dining room), 3 further double Bedrooms, Shower room and family Bathroom. Outside, a driveway with off road parking for 2 cars provides potential for motorhome parking and leads to a Double Garage, and the rear established terraced gardens back onto woodland and enjoy views over the surrounding area, and across the sea.
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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
UPVC front door with decorative inset panels into:
ENTRANCE LEVEL
SPACIOUS HALLWAY
2 x UPVC double glazed windows to front with beautiful panoramic views of the valley and sea across to Exmouth. Stairs rising to upper floor accommodation. Understairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Built-in storage cupboard housing the meters. Coved ceiling. Inset spotlights.
BEDROOM 2
13’6” x 10’4”(4.11m x 3.15m)
UPVC double glazed window to front enjoying the wonderful valley and sea views. Radiator. Natural wooden floorboards. Coved ceiling. Built-in wardrobe and storage. Built-in cupboards with storage.
BEDROOM 3
11’5” x 10’10” (3.48m x 3.30m)
UPVC double glazed window to front with views over the wooded valley and across the sea to Exmouth. Radiator. Coved ceiling.
SHOWER ROOM
Walk-in fully tiled cubicle with Mira sport electric shower and glazed screen. Vanity unit with inset wash basin with drawers and storage beneath. Low level W.C. Bidet. Tiled walls. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail. Fitted mirror. Inset spotlights. Obscure glazed window to side.
UPPER FLOOR LANDING
UPVC double glazed picture window to front, taking in the magnificent valley and seascape, with views across to Exmouth. Hatch to roof space. Coved ceiling.
LIVING ROOM
16’6” x 14’ (5.03m x 4.27m)
Enjoying a dual aspect with sea views across to Exmouth and Sandy Bay on the Jurassic coast. UPVC double glazed picture window to front and UPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. Fireplace with raised hearth, matching inset, and marble surround with fitted coal effect gas fire. Coved ceiling. Inset spotlights. Through to:
STUDY/OFFICE
9’10” x 5’3” (3.00m x 1.68m)
Coved ceiling. Inset spotlights.
KITCHEN/DINER/FAMILY ROOM
18’10” x 14’5” (5.74m x 4.39m)
Fitted with quartz worksurfaces to 2 sides with a range of drawers and cupboards beneath. Matching eye-level units. Pull-out larder cupboard. Wall unit housing the Worcester gas boiler. Feature central island unit with a deep inset sink and drainer unit, the quartz worktop extending to one side to provide a breakfast bar area with space for stools beneath. Space for dining table and chairs. Range of fitted shelving. 2 x Pyrolitic self-clean ovens. Built-in AEG induction hob and 2-burner gas hob with Falcon double extractor hood above. Inset spotlights. Space for America style fridge/freezer with storage cupboards to either side and above. Integrated dishwasher. Attractive lantern style sky-light allowing natural light to flood the room. 2 x Vertical radiators. UPVC double glazed French doors to the rear garden.
BEDROOM 4 (currently being used as an additional dining room)
15’4” x 9’ (4.67m x 2.74m)
UPVC double glazed sliding doors opening out onto the rear garden. Vertical radiator. Double folding wooden doors to Kitchen/Diner/Family room. Double doors to Study area.
UTILITY ROOM
6’10 x 6’10” (2.08m x 2.08m)
Worksurface with space below for fridge. Stainless steel sink with storage cupboard beneath. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Inset spotlights. UPVC double glazed high level window to rear. UPVC door with obscure glazed inset to side. UPVC door to garden. Door access from Kitchen.
MASTER BEDROOM
15’5” x 10’10” (4.7m x 3.3m)
UPVC double glazed picture window enjoying widespread views from St Marychurch, Babbacombe and Ilsham Valley, across the sea to Exmouth and Sandy Bay. Radiator. Coved ceiling. T.V. aerial point. UPVC double opening doors out onto the rear garden.
BATHROOM
‘P’ shaped bath with shower over and glazed curved screen. Pedestal wash basin. Low level W.C. Wall mounted cabinet. Tiled walls. Heated towel rail/radiator. Extractor fan. Inset spotlights. Velux window.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a driveway providing off road parking for 2 cars leading to a: DOUBLE GARAGE 16’8” x 15’7” (5.08m x 4.75m) with 2 x electric up and over doors, light and power. GARDENS The front garden comprises of a gently sloping lawn and surrounding borders, with steps rising to the entrance. Pathways lead around both sides of the property to the rear, where there is a good size garden arranged on several levels with a wide gravelled terrace providing space for a table and chairs, surrounded by a rockery garden planted with well-established shrubs, trees, and bushes. Steps rise to the upper terraces which are level lawned gardens with space for garden furniture and from where the beautiful views across the area and out to sea are enjoyed. The gardens are surrounded by established plants, palms, rose bushes and conifers. The upper part of the garden has been left to grow naturally with fruit trees and backs onto trees. External lighting. Power. Water taps to the front and rear.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TENURE – Freehold COUNCIL TAX – Band F DURING THE LAST 2 YEARS, THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN FULLY REWIRED, REPLUMBED AND FITTED WITH NEW PIPES FOR WATER & GAS WITH SMART METERS
