A contemporary detached six bedroom family home located close Torquay harbour and a short walk from Meadfoot beach. Detached family home, six bedrooms (one en-suite), open plan kitchen/dining living, over 2,000 sq ft accommodation, sunny aspect garden, driveway parking, large secure outside store room and short stroll to Meadfoot beach & harbour. EPC Band C.

Situation And Description - Whitecaps is located in a commanding position above Torwood Gardens with far reaching views of the surrounding area. Constructed 15 years ago and only a short stroll from the harbour and town centre amenities of the wonderful seaside town of Torquay, this home provides the perfect base to enjoy the beaches and seaside lifestyle Torbay has to offer. This deceptive home has spacious accommodation laid out over three floors, boasting six bedrooms (one en-suite) and an exceptional open plan kitchen/dining/living on the entry level floor perfect for modern family living and entertaining. The far reaching views are enjoyed most from the open plan living space with the addition of a sun trap of a garden that can be accessed down the side of the property or from the lower ground floor bedrooms via two sets of separate French doors. The property also has the added benefits of underfloor heating to each floor, driveway parking and a highly useful secure store room accessed by the side of the property.
Torquay is located in the heart of the English Riviera famed for its mild climate and clear waters with a mild south-facing aspect, miles of sandy beaches. The harbour, with its large marina, palm trees and subtropical gardens, elegant Georgian terraces, plus a myriad of bars and restaurants, remains the most attractive area. A good range of educational facilities can be found in Torquay including the highly regarded Torquay Grammar Schools for boys and girls. Exeter is approximately 19 miles from the property, with its extensive range of cultural and recreational facilities. Now an easy commute thanks to the recent South Devon Highway.

Accommodation - The accommodation of the property is laid out over three floors with the second floor being at driveway level and accessed from the front door where the main open plan living accommodation can be found. The two further downstairs floors comprise of further bedrooms and bathrooms and a separate laundry room.
Front door opens into the entrance hall with space for hanging coats and shoe storage. The first door on the left is bedroom 6/study which can be used as a guest room or a home office. A cloakroom with a WC and wash hand basin serves the open plan living space. The exceptional L shaped open plan kitchen/dining/living area is the heart of this wonderful home. The living area easily accommodates large furniture with still plenty of floor space remaining. Off the living area are French doors with Juliet balcony glass balustrade allowing much natural light to flood into the space and open up on those warner days. From here is where the far reaching elevated views can be enjoyed of the surrounding area and the tree lined Torwood gardens. The dining area is spacious enough for a large dining table and chairs, and is nestled between the kitchen and living area. The open plan layout lends itself perfectly for modern open plan family living. The modern kitchen comprises of ample white gloss storage units underneath granite work surfaces. The kitchen also is an L Shape with an overhang creating a breakfast bar area for an alternative dining area with room for stools underneath. Within the kitchen is a stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap over, gas range cooker with extractor above, integrated fridge and freezer and integrated dishwasher.
Stairs lead down to the first floor landing and where the principal bedroom can be found. The principal bedroom is a large double bedroom with a rear aspect window with far reaching views of the surrounding area. The en-suite serving the principal bedroom is spacious and comprises of a modern suite with his and hers sinks, WC, heated towel rail, window, a walk in shower area and separate bath with tile surround. Bedroom two is a further double bedroom with rear aspect views. A family bathroom comprises of a modern white suite with panel bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and window. The highly useful laundry room has space for laundry appliances and is also where the gas fired boiler and hot water cylinder can be found. This warm room is also ideal as a drying room.
Stairs descend from the landing to the ground floor. The ground floor is at garden level and both bedrooms three and four are comfortable double bedrooms, both of which benefit from French doors opening out to the rear terrace and garden. Bedroom five is a small double/single bedroom. A ground floor bathroom serves the whole floor comprising of a modern white suite with panel bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. A useful store room can be found on the ground floor adjacent to a back door leading to the front of the property.

Outside - To the front of the property is a driveway providing off road parking for three cars in front of the stone walling. A wooden gate leads to a pathway and steps that lead down to the rear garden. There is also a highly useful store room found underneath the driveway with a single door and steps leading down to the store room. The store room is large in size and provides an exceptional dry store room for household goods, bikes and is the equivalent size of a large garage.
The rear garden can be accessed by the steps down the side of the property or from the ground floor accommodation. The rear garden enjoys a sunny aspect and is enclosed by fencing and well planted borders creating seasonal colour throughout the year. A large paved terrace provides ample space for an outdoor dining table and chairs as well as further seating/loungers. A garden shed to the corner of the terrace provides useful storage. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with well stocked borders.

Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Underfloor heating from gas fired boiler.

Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].

Directions - From the Stags office and harbour by car (NB: there are a number of quicker ways to walk to and from Whitecaps from the harbour and town centre), proceed along The Strand to the clock tower known as the Mallock Memorial. Turn left at the island and proceed up Torwood Street, take the fourth right into Lisburne Square and bear right onto Lower Woodfield Road, where you will find the property on your right.