A beautiful example of a 19th Century Detached Victorian Villa, built of South Devon red sandstone. Constructed in 1870 and believed to have been built for a Great Western railway director and his family.

The property is located on Shaldon Road on the outskirts of Newton Abbot, the house is ideally situated for access to Newton Abbot town centre, Torbay and the A380. Newton Abbot offers a comprehensive range of shops and amenities including supermarkets, cinema, health centres, library, primary and secondary schools, various restaurants, cafes and churches. The town has a mainline train station with routes to Exeter, Plymouth and London as well as a well-connected bus network. The bypass further connects the town to nearby cities like Exeter and Bristol.

Set back from the road, this spacious and characterful property is a beautiful family home with four double bedrooms, an amazing large and versatile loft room, family bathroom, large living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, conservatory and the potential of a separate annexe. Outside there is a large lawn, an area of decking and a paved patio, ideal for entertaining and parking for at least six cars.

Accommodation

A few steps lead up to the uPVC glazed conservatory door giving access to the property. The conservatory has tiled flooring, window seats to enjoy the views, French doors to the living room and a solid wood front door opening into the hallway.

The impressive hallway has a black and white tile effect vinyl flooring running through to the downstairs W.C. There are doors to the living room, dining room, W.C. kitchen and a charming staircase rising to the first floor.

The living room is a large spacious room with engineered oak flooring, It has been tastefully decorated throughout and has French doors opening out to the conservatory with two further windows making this an light and airy room. A feature wood burner makes this large room cosy during the winter months and helps keep your energy bills down. 

The dining room is another large room with a beautiful bay window with views over the town. It has been stylishly decorated and has a feature fireplace (currently blocked off) a further window giving plenty of natural light into the room and a delightful hatch through to the kitchen. Laminate wood effect flooring compliments the styling.

The kitchen has a tiled floor and range of two tone grey wall and floor units with granite worktops giving you plenty of storage space. There is a built in electric oven, a gas hob (currently on a propane bottle supply) with extractor fan above and a built in under counter fridge. There is also a space for an Aga or a range style cooker if required. A useful serving hatch gives access to the dining room and a window to the side provides natural light.

The utility room extends off the kitchen and has the same style wall and floor units and worktops. It also has tiled flooring, space and plumbing for a washing machine and a dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer.  The current owners added a central heating system to the property five years ago and the boiler is wall mounted. A window overlooks the rear and a door opens out to the courtyard with access to the Annexe potential.

The downstairs W.C has been designed with lots of character. It has the same vinyl flooring as the hallway and a white pedestal hand basin and low level W.C. plus a column radiator. Adjacent to this is a shower with a tiled floor, glass screen and an obscure window to the side.

First Floor Accommodation

A beautiful staircase rises to the first floor landing with doors to the four bedrooms, home office, the family bathroom and access to the airing cupboard.

The principal bedroom is a spacious double with a carpeted floor and a bay window with amazing views over the town. there is plenty of space for bedroom furniture.

Bedroom two is also a large double with built in wardrobes. It has a feature fireplace (currently closed off) and a window to the side.

Bedroom three is a carpeted double with built in wardrobes and a window to the side.

Bedroom four is also a carpeted double with a window overlooking the views of the town.

The family bathroom has vinyl flooring and has a white suite comprising; bath with shower over and glass screen, low level W.C. vanity handbasin, spotlights and an obscure window to the rear.

Second Floor Accommodation

A small staircase leads up to the loft room. This is a very large and versatile room with four Velux windows. this has been used as a music room, a playroom and even as a bedroom.

Annexe Potential

In addition to the main house, the current owners have a large shed at the side of the property. This offers potential to become a separate Annexe but would need any planning/building regs necessary. There is electrics in place, a side door and French doors opening out to the decking area.

Outside

The property has a large driveway with parking for five plus cars. A wooden gate opens into the garden an gives access to the front of the house. There is also a side gate giving access.

The garden is a good size with a large are of lawn screened by a mature hedge, fence panels and walling. The current owners have built a composite decking area next to a paved patio area to the side, giving plenty of space for outside entertaining. 

To the other side of the property is tarmacadam pathway around the property with raised beds containing established flowers plants, bushes and small trees.

Viewings
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Directions

From Newton Abbot, continue heading towards Penn Inn roundabout. Take the exit for Shaldon Hill and the property can be found on your left hand side opposite the St Marychurch Road turning. It is the fourth property on your left.

Services
Mains Electricity. Mains Gas. Mains Water. Mains Drainage.

Local Authority
Teignbridge District Council.