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4 bedroom detached house
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Property description & features
- Sea Views at the Front and Rear of the Property
- Detached Home in Desirable Location
- Four Double Bedrooms (Two Ensuite)
- Three Reception Rooms
- Large Utility Room
- 1/4 Acre Garden and Balcony with Sea Views
- Double Garage and Driveway
- No Onward Chain
Situation And Description - Located on Whidborne Avenue which is one of the most sought after roads in the area due to the stunning coastal views available, as well as the quiet ambience it offers, and being located a short distance from Torquay's town centre and harbourside. This property in particular is perfectly placed to enjoy views at the front towards Torbay and to the rear of the property over to Lyme Bay. The house is arranged over two levels, with downstairs accommodating a living room, dining room, large breakfast room and spacious kitchen all looking out to the large garden, ideal for entertaining. The upstairs accommodation briefly comprises of four double bedrooms (two of which are ensuite), and the added bonus of a balcony with sea views. The boutique shops, restaurants and cafes of Wellswood are close by and access to stunning coastal walks and scenery are within easy reach.
Torquay provides a wonderful quality of life for its residents with excellent shopping, waterside restaurants, a theatre and bars. The deep water marina provides excellent mooring facilities. Torbay benefits from a full range of well-respected state and independent schools including the boys and girls Grammar Schools
Accommodation - The spacious and inviting entrance hall with electric fireplace leads to the double length sitting room with gas fire with stone surround, and character features such as the original ceiling roses and ornate coving. The patio doors at the end of the sitting room afford far-reaching views over the generous garden and across to Lyme Bay. The dining room is perfectly located, adjoining both the sitting room and with a separate entrance to the kitchen; it sits at the back of the property enjoying views out to sea while you dine. The kitchen and utility room are both exceptionally well-proportioned, and could be altered to incorporate one another if desired. The kitchen can be accessed through a door from the entrance hallway and comprises of a range of floor and wall-mounted units with stylish wooden doors which can be easily refurbished and modernised rather than replaced, glass display cabinets, tiling throughout, a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, an electric hob with hidden extractor over and drawers for storage underneath, and eye level double ovens. The adjacent utility room stores the newly-installed boiler, space for washing machine and dryer, sink and drainer, storage space and an external door which allows the room to be used as a boot room. Through the kitchen is a breakfast room with a gas fire and tiled surround with a door out to the patio at the top of the garden. For convenience of entertaining, the ground floor of the property also houses a cloaks cupboard and a WC accessed from the entrance hallway.
The stairs, decorated with elaborate black and gold railings, rise to the first floor landing where there is ample space to create a seating area by the patio doors leading out to the balcony. Bedrooms three and four are accessed to your left, both of which are double bedrooms with built in storage and both have wonderful sea views- bedroom three towards Torbay and bedroom four to Lyme Bay. Bedroom two is a large double with built-in wardrobes and a private shower room with wash hand basin. The principal bedroom houses 4 built-in wardrobes creating a very generous bedroom space with sea views towards Thatcher Rock, and an en-suite tiled shower room complete with towel radiator, two wash hand basins- one of which has storage both under and over, and WC. Down the hallway you will find another WC, and separately a sizeable family bathroom with classic-style green tiling and luxurious brass accents throughout, large curved bathtub with shower handset, brass towel rails, arched mirror with integrated brass wall lighting, wash hand basin with brass taps, WC and bidet.
Outside - A wide driveway fronts the house, with a double garage with power providing further off-road parking and storage space. The rear garden, which can be accessed around the side of the house as well as internally, overlooks Lyme Bay and sits on almost a quarter of an acre. It is separated into a veranda outside the breakfast room perfect for al-fresco dining, a patio with balustrades and an arch, and a large expanse of lawn. The lawn is lined with mature shrubs and hedges.
Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating.
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].
Directions - From Stags Office & the harbour proceed up Torwood Street onto Babbacombe Road at the brow of the hill turn right at Wellswood onto Ilsham Road. Proceed down Ilsham Road and take a left onto Ilsham Marine Drive, turn right onto Thatcher Avenue and next right onto Whidborne Avenue. Number 36 can be found on the right hand side.
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