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Guide price£699,950
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5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Lincombe Drive, Torquay, TQ1
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Semi-detached house
5 bed
2 bath
7,922 sq ft / 736 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Much Sought After Location In The Heart of Wellswood With Stunning Sea and Coastal Views
  • Spacious Reception Hallway and Downstairs Cloakroom / WC
  • A Stunning Bay Windowed Sitting Room and Spacious Separate Dining Room
  • Good Sized, Quality Contemporary Fitted Kitchen
  • Ground Floor Bedroom / Second Sitting Room
  • Four Further Bedrooms, With The Master Bedroom Having An En-suite Shower Room / WC
  • Superb and Generously Sized Family Bathroom / WC
  • Attractively Landscaped Front and Rear Gardens With A Modern Summer House / Home Office
  • Ample Driveway Parking

Hillsborough is a most impressive and spacious four/five bed Victorian residence which has an abundance of accommodation set over two levels briefly comprising of a spacious reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom/WC, bay windowed sitting room, separate dining room, quality modern fitted kitchen and ground floor bedroom/second sitting room.

On the first floor there are four further bedrooms, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room/WC and a luxury, spacious family bathroom/WC.

Outside, the property is approached by a sweeping driveway allowing ample off-road parking, a patio front garden enjoying some fabulous views with access down the side which leads to the rear garden where there is an expanse of storage area. The rear garden has been attractively landscaped with two terraced sections, ideal for al fresco dining, the first section has been laid to patio with inset lighting. Steps lead to the top of the garden where there is a raised, timber decked sun terrace enclosed by glass balustrades with access to the summer house/home office with inset lighting and power enjoying the fabulous views over the surrounding area and across the Bay towards Dawlish and Teignmouth. The garden is enclosed by a combination of mature hedging and timber fencing.

The property occupies a much sought after residential position within the heart of Wellswood, being within a few hundred yards of the Wellswood boutique shops, cafes and facilities and The Kents restaurant/pub, which offers fantastic food and drinks. In addition, there is the highly regarded Ilsham Church of England Primary School, making this property within the perfect location for growing families.

Also only a short stroll away is the beautiful Ansteys Cove, Babbacombe and Oddicombe Beach and the stunning Meadfoot beach, which are perfect for catching breath taking sea views, coastal walks or a family day out as well as the popular Ilsham Green which is perfect for family walks, picnics and dog walking.

Hillsborough is also only approximately 1.5 miles from Torquay town centre and seafront, which offer an enviable and exciting array of restaurants, cafes, shops, facilities and amenities and Torquay deep water marina which is ideal for any boating enthusiast.

There are many bus stops along the harbourside and town centre that offer fantastic connections to Paignton, Brixham, Newton Abbot, Dawlish, Shaldon and more.

The ring road is only a short drive away, which offers great connections to Newton Abbot, Exeter and beyond.

An internal inspection is essential to appreciate the size, position, condition and views that the accommodation boasts.


EPC Rating: D

Rooms

Garden
Outside there is a patio front garden enjoying some fabulous views with access down the side which leads to the rear garden where there is an expanse of storage area. The rear garden has been attractively landscaped with two terraced sections, ideal for al fresco dining, the first section has been laid to patio with inset lighting. Steps lead to the top of the garden where there is a raised, timber decked sun terrace enclosed by glass balustrades with access to the summer house/home office with inset lighting and power enjoying the fabulous views over the surrounding area and across the Bay towards Dawlish and Teignmouth. The garden is enclosed by a combination of mature hedging and timber fencing.

Places of interest

    Absolute are proud to be the ‘South West Regional Estate Agency’ of the year, having won Gold at the prestigious Negotiator Awards in 2021. We’ve sold and let properties from our local offices since 2010 and now, with 5 contemporary offices across Torbay & Teignbridge, we are well equipped to assist with all your property needs. If you're selling or letting a property in Torquay you need an agent who will make your home stand out from the crowd, ultimately achieving you the best price in the right timescale. Our innovative ethos has always put us at the forefront of agency, from the use of the latest property technology to improve the selling and letting process, to the modern designs of our offices and marketing. Above all else, our primary focus is to expertly advise and provide you with outstanding customer care. We combine the widespread exposure of our national network and online reach with the local expertise and knowledge of property professionals who genuinely care about your property as much as you do. Our Torquay Sales Department is headed up by Director Darren Hole, who has over 25 years of experience working in estate agency within Torbay. Darren is assisted by our highly accomplished and established Torquay team, who have been helping Torquay residents with their properties from our modern Wellswood office since 2016. We know that selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever have to make and choosing who to trust with this is key to a successful sale. Our vendors love our professional photography, bespoke brochures, 3D virtual tours and extensive social media marketing that we are able to offer, and buyers find them invaluable when selecting which properties to view. Our Lettings team is headed up by our Lettings Director Chelsey Durrant who won the coveted ‘Best Property Manager Gold Award’ at the Sunday Times Letting Agency of the Year Awards in 2016. At Absolute, a unique part of our service is that you'll be assigned a designated property manager who will look after you and all aspects of the lettings process, including ensuring your compliance. If you are looking for an agent to manage your property as if it was their own, we'd love to talk to you. Alternatively, if you are a landlord looking to expand your portfolio we'll be happy to keep a look out for suitable properties for you based on your investment aims. In fact, we specialise in helping landlords who would like to sell with their tenants still in residence, helping you to generate cashflow from day one of purchase. ‘Our vision is to be the number one choice of agent in Torbay, Teignbridge and the South West: To be the first name that comes to mind when a landlord or vendor considers selling or letting their property, offering a service so good that our customers recommend us above all others. Our goal is to be the most reliable, honest, friendly and caring agent with our brand recognised by everyone who will consider us to be the ‘Absolute’ best.’ Our Torquay office is situated in the heart of the Wellswood at 13 Ilsham Road, Brixham. We look forward to welcoming you for a coffee, tea, soft drink or even a glass of Prosecco to talk about your moving or investment plans with no obligation whatsoever.

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