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5 bedroom detached house
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Property description & features
- Detached Four/Five Bed Home
- Detached Garage & Parking
- Spectacular Far Reaching Views
- Secluded Position
- Well Presented Throughout
- Flexible Accommodation
- Council Tax Band F
- Freehold
Situation & Description - Located in what must be one of the premier areas in the Lincombes, this wonderful detached bungalow is discreetly nestled in the heart of Torquay and boasts commanding views of the local area and out to Sea. This delightful home is set within a quiet and secluded plot affording a high degree of privacy and seclusion and benefits from a generous plot measuring 0.25 of an acre, garage and off road parking. The home comprises briefly of five bedrooms, or four double bedrooms and a study, separate dining room, kitchen plus utility room, and living room, and a further storage room or annexe garden room if desired.
Oxlea Road is found just off Higher Lincombe Road, offering a quiet location with footpaths and walks leading to Ilsham Valley, Torquay Harbour, and Meadfoot beach. Nearby, Wellswood can be found with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants, the hugely popular Ilsham primary school, local attractions, and a large park. A local link bus service operates in the area.
Torquay is one of three beautiful towns forming the sheltered Tor Bay and is renowned for the warm climate, clear bathing waters and clean air. The local beaches form a golden arc around the bay with shingle coves scattered nearby. The town provides a wonderful quality of life for its residents with excellent shopping, waterside restaurants, a theatre and bars. Internationally renowned water sports are held in the sheltered bay, with the marina providing excellent mooring facilities for luxury yachts and motor cruisers. The area provides many scenic walks along south Devon's coastal footpaths, with local golf courses also nearby.
Accommodation - Access to the property is via the spacious entrance hall with a high ceilings and a sense of space and light that flows through every room. The living room boasts a large bay window making the most of the impressive views with a focal point of the room being the feature fireplace. The separate dining room is another generous reception space with ample room for a large table and far reaching views over Torbay and out to Sea, the ideal space for the family to come together. Bedrooms one and two are both located on the ground floor allowing the property a flexible feel perfect for anyone who might be looking for a multi-generational home, both comfortable double rooms with large bay windows flooding the rooms with natural light. A further bedroom/study can be found on the ground floor ideal for anyone looking to work remotely from home. The Kitchen is well catered for with a matching range of eye level and base fitted units with ample prep space above and a Range style cooker with access to a utility area. A shower room with three piece suite and separate WC complete the ground floor. The stairs rise to the first floor with the landing allowing access to two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Both bedrooms are impressive doubles with vaulted ceilings, built in storage and charming window seats from which you can gaze upon the spectacular views- one over Lyme Bay and the other over Torquay. The family bathroom benefits from a three piece suite including a panel enclosed bath, low level WC and wash hand basin. At garden level there is an additional head-height room with sink, obscured window, power, and light, which can be used as a social space, annexe room, or additional storage/utility area.
Outside - The approach to the property is via the private drive which leads to the detached garage and pathway to the gardens and main house. The gardens surround the property on all sides and have something for everyone whether playing on the lawn, relaxing on the raised patio and deck with a drink or growing your own produce courtesy of the Greenhouse. Either way you can take full advantage of the commanding views whilst making the most of the high degree of privacy and peace and quiet.
Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating.
Viewing Arrangement - Strictly by prior appointment only with Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].
Directions - From Stags Torquay office proceed along the A379 Babbacombe Road towards Wellswood. Take the 6th right hand turn into Lincombe Drive and a second right on to Ridgeway Road. Follow this road around the hairpin bend where you will see Oxlea Road on the left hand side where the property can be found on the left hand side.
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