An impressive detached Victorian villa, this substantial home is a striking example of Torquay's historic architecture, offering generous accommodation that effortlessly blends timeless elegance with modern-day practicality. Positioned on a leafy residential avenue, the property enjoys a convenient setting within close proximity to Torquay town centre, transport connections, well-regarded schools, local green spaces, and the vibrant seafront and promenade with its wide range of cafés, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Inside, the property is rich in period charm, showcased through lofty ceilings, ornate detailing, and feature fireplaces. The layout provides three spacious reception rooms, including an inviting lounge, a formal dining space, and a bright sunroom, each offering flexible use for family life or entertaining. The distinctive kitchen, influenced by Rennie Mackintosh design, creates a stylish yet functional hub of the home, complemented by a separate utility/laundry room. A large basement level further enhances the home's versatility, providing valuable additional space.

An extended section of the ground floor forms a self-contained one-bedroom annexe, complete with kitchenette and en-suite shower room-ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or potential rental use.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts four well-proportioned double bedrooms, along with a thoughtfully designed bathroom that combines contemporary finishes with classic character.

Externally, the property is surrounded by attractively landscaped gardens, featuring resin-bound terraces and pathways that wrap around the house. A private rear courtyard adds an additional outdoor retreat, making this a superb home for those seeking both space and period elegance in a highly desirable location.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold
Garden details: Private Garden

Rooms

Entrance hall
Large welcome area. Carpted stairs to the first floor, with original ballustrade. Carpeted hallway . Understair storage cupboard. An archway leads to steps down to a Utility Room. Doors to ak ground floor rooms.

Kitchen
Matching range of wall and baes level units with flat-edged quartz work-surfaces over. Inset 1.5 bowl sink/drainer with mixer tap. Fitted 'Rangemaster' cooker with decorative surround and extractor hood above. Integrated dishwasher. Appliance space for fridge/freezer.. Part-tiled walls. High ceiling. Bosch Worcester combi boiler (enclosed within a cupboard). Large double-glazed window to the rear aspect.

Dining Room
High ceiling. Picture rail to the walls. Large double-glazed window to the side aspect. Carpet flooring. Gas fireplace with granite hearth and decorative polished cast iron surround. Radiator. Door to Study (currently used as a ground-floor bedroom).

Study
Currently used as a ground floor bedroom, the dual-aspect room has a double-glazed corner window with views to the front and side aspects. Carpet flooring. Radiator and door leading through to a Kitchenette.

Kitchenette
The Kitchenette has a work-top; power-points; lighting and fuse box. Door to the under-stairs Shower Room.

Shower Room
A 3-piece suite comprising: Low-level WC. Pedestal wash-basin with mixer tap. Corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Tiled walls. Extractor fan. Double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Living room
Lovely living space with outward opening double-glazed French doors (with original shutters) leading to the front garden. High ceiling with decorative coving. Picture rail ad ceiling rose. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Cast iron gas fireplace with granite hearth set within a marble mantle and surround.

Utility
Through the Entrance-hall archway is a door to the Utility Room. The Utility has a double-glazed window and door to the rear aspect, leading out to an enclosed courtyard. The Utility Room has matching wall and base units with roll-top work surfaces over. Ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap. Appliance space and plumbing for a washing machine. Space for a small tumble dryer. There is a built-in storage cupboard - perfect for housing the ironing board and useful household tools. A further double-glazed window to the side aspect. Doorway through to the Study.

Study
If a study isn't necessary this room would make a superb sun-room as it has a double-glazed window the the side aspect and large double-glazed outward opening French doors leading to a lovely resin-based trace to the front of the property. Radiator. Power-points.

Cellar
With full-head height, power and lighting. Paneled walls. Carpeted floor. A further door leads to a large store room with power and lighting.

FIRST FLOOR:

Landing
Large landing area with high ceiling filled with natural light. Beautiful leaded stained glass window to the side aspect. Picture rail and dado rail. Carpet flooring and doors to all first floor rooms.

Bedroom 1
Double-glazed window to the side aspect. Carpet flooring. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes. Deep skirting boards. Picture rail.

Bedroom 2
Double-glazed window to the front aspect. Carpet flooring. Radiator. Ample wardrobe space. Deep skirting boards. Picture rail. Pedestal wash-basin.

Bedroom 3
Double-glazed window to the rear aspect. Picture rail. Carpet flooring. Radiator. Pedestal wash-basin.

Bedroom 4
Double-glazed window to the front aspect. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom
The family bathroom has a 3 piece suite comprising: Vanity wash basin with storage under. Panel-enclosed bath with Victorian styled taps and attachments (taps and shower). Victorian style low-level WC. Feature stained glass leaded decorative window. Ladder style towel radiator. Ample storage cupboards and drawers. Tiled walls. Extractor fan. Double-glazed window to the side aspect.

Front garden
Entry via an iron gate and brick stone walls surround the garden. Resin steps and handrail lead up to the front garden and to the side of the property. The garden is laid to artificial turf with flower borders and hedges and trees. There is a lovely terraced seating area to the front of the Living room windows and continues around to the side study/sun room. Following the resin pathway to the side of the house, there area storage facilities.

Rear garden
The courtyard garden is located off the Utility room - with a high degree of sun, this is a real 'sun-trap' with high stone walls and lovely flower borders.

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Key information

Features and description

Rooms

Property information from this agent

About this agent

Similar properties

See more properties like this