Situated between Babbacombe and town, this handsome double fronted family home is ideally placed close to local shops, supermarket, schools, health practitioners and a variety of both indoor and outdoor sport/leisure facilities in the surrounding areas. There are plenty of open spaces and parks to enjoy closeby, along with beaches and access to the scenic southwest coastal path. Torquay town centre is approximately ½ a mile away for a more comprehensive range of shopping facilities, and for travelling and commuting, Torquay railway station is about 5 minutes away with regular services to Exeter, Manchester and London Paddington.
The property benefits from spacious accommodation within the main house, along with the advantage of a completely self-contained flat at garden level, providing the opportunity for home and income, or as additional accommodation for family. The accommodation is tastefully presented and comprises Hallway, Sitting Room, Study/Office, fabulous open plan Lounge/Diner, fitted Kitchen/Breakfast room, Utility and Shower room on the ground floor, with 4 double Bedrooms (Master en-suite) and a family Bathroom on the first floor. At garden level, the self-contained Flat comprises Hallway, Open plan Lounge/Diner, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms and a Bathroom. The front garden is mainly gravelled with surrounding borders and the enclosed rear garden comprises of a terrace, paved patios and a lawn with a variety of established shrubs and trees. There is a large Parking forecourt for approximately 6 vehicles, as well as a separate Garage/Workshop.
Wooden front door with stained glass inset into:
Dado rail. Coved ceiling. Archway through to:
Dado rail. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation.
16’4” x 13’8” (4.98m x 4.17m) into bay
UPVC double glazed bay window to front. Radiator. Picture rail and coving with central ceiling rose. Cast iron grate and inset gas fire with surround and mantel. Door to:
Large walk-in understairs cupboard with ample space for storage. Radiator. Inset spotlights. Feature vertical glass block window.
Fully tiled walk-in cubicle with shower, rainfall head and glazed screen. Wall mounted wash basin. Low level W.C. Tiled walls. Inset spotlights. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail.
25’8” x 13’10” (7.82m x 4.22m)
A welcoming family space with access to the garden. LOUNGE – UPVC double glazed bay window to front. Polished hearth, inset and mantel with inset gas fire. Picture rail, dado rail and coving. T.V. aerial point. Radiator. Archway through to: DINING ROOM – Woodburning stove on a raised hearth and tiled surround. Dado rail, picture rail and coving. Radiator. Wooden stable door to:
Polycarbonate roof. Wooden cladding to dado rail height. UPVC door to rear garden.
16’3” x 9’8” (4.95m x 2.95m)
Worksurfaces to 3 sides with inset composite sink and range of white gloss storage cupboards and drawers. Matching eye-level unit and tall larder cupboards providing ample storage space. Central breakfast bar unit with storage cupboards and space for stools under. 5-Burner gas hob with black splashback and extractor hood over. 2 x Built-in electric ovens and a microwave. Part tiled walls. Coved ceiling. Inset spotlights. Radiator. Space for American style freezer. 2 x UPVC double glazed windows to rear enjoying a lovely outlook over the garden and beyond towards Warberry Copse. Through to:
10’1” x 5’6” (3.07m x 1.68m)
Plumbing and space for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for tumble dryer. Worktops with inset sink, drainer and storage cupboards beneath. Matching eye level units. Wall mounted Baxi boiler. UPVC double glazed window to rear with views across to Warberry Copse.
UPVC double glazed window to rear with views across to Warberry Copse. Dado rail. Radiator.
9’6” x 9’5” (2.9m x 2.87m)
UPVC double glazed window to rear with a lovely outlook over the surrounding area towards Warberry Copse. Coved ceiling. Radiator.
Panelled bath with fully tiled surrounds, shower, rainfall head and glazed screen. Wall mounted wash basin. Low level W.C. Extractor fan. Inset spotlights. Obscure glazed window to rear.
Hatch to roof space. Radiator. Dado rail.
16’4” x 13’12” (5.0m x 4.0m)
2 x UPVC double glazed windows to front. Coved ceiling. 2 x Radiators. Built-in wardrobes with hanging and shelving. Double opening doors into:
Tiled corner cubicle with shower, rainfall head and glazed sliding door. Wall mounted wash basin. Low level W.C. Inset spotlights. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail.
13’2” x 11’11” (4.10m x 3.63m)
UPVC double glazed window to front. Radiator. Coved ceiling.
13’2” x 11’2” (4.01m x 3.4m)
UPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden and surrounding area across the Warberry Copse. Radiator. Picture rail and coved ceiling.
The garden to the front is level and mainly gravelled with several raised borders planted with a variety of mature shrubs and trees. A side gate allows access to the rear, where the garden enjoys a sunny aspect and comprises of a level paved terrace with attractive planted borders, a patio area with space to sit and enjoy the tranquil views across towards Warberry Copse. There is also a level lawned garden enclosed by mature trees, bushes and trellis with plants, allowing privacy. From the rear, a wide pagoda walkway bordered with shrubs, leads down the side of the garden to a:
SUBSTANTIAL PARKING FORECOURT with double opening wooden gates and space for upto 6 cars, or a motorhome/boat. There is also a separate GARAGE/WORKSHOP 19’4” x 14’10” (5.9m x 4.52m) with wooden doors, power, light and water tap.
The Accommodation comprises: UPVC door into: HALLWAY Radiator. Dado rail. Built-in storage cupboard. LOUNGE/DINER LOUNGE - 15’10” x 13’9” (4.83m x 4.2m) UPVC double glazed window to front. 2 x Radiators. T.V. aerial point. Dado rail. Cast iron fireplace with inset fire and surround. Archway through to: DINING ROOM – 13’3” x 11’2” (4.04m x 3.4m) UPVC double glazed window to front. Dado rail. 2 x Radiators. Cast iron fireplace with inset fire and surround. KITCHEN 9’10” x 7’11” (3.0m x 2.41m) Worksurfaces to either side with inset sink, drainer unit and range of storage cupboards and drawers. 4-Burner gas hob and built-in oven. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Tiled floor. Part tiled walls. UPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden. BEDROOM 1 12’11” x 11’2” (3.94m x 3.4m) UPVC double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden. Radiator. BEDROOM 2 10’9” x 8’5” (3.28m x 2.57m) UPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Built-in cupboard. BATHROOM Panelled bath with tiled surrounds, shower and glazed screen. Pedestal wash basin. Low level W.C. Tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Wall mounted baxi boiler. Obscure glazed window to rear.
TENURE – Freehold COUNCIL TAX – Main House = Band D COUNCIL TAX - Garden Flat = Band B The flat is separately metered for Electric, Water and Gas.