House For Sale £699,950
Description Forming one of Torquay's landmark red sandstone villas Acacia is a detached residence now providing a generous reverse level family home with an additional garden flat and four one bedroom letting units. The letting units are currently producing approximately £16,000 per annum. Built in the late 1800's the property still retains many period features, with the main accommodation providing three bedrooms, two gracious reception rooms, a conservatory and large sun lounge. Formerly used as a hotel and also holiday apartments this versatile property is adaptable for a variety of purposes, subject to any relevant consents being obtained.
Acacia is conveniently located for access to Torquay sea front and harbourside, with Torquay train station also close by, being just one stop from the main line station of Newton Abbot with direct links to the major cities. Local shops and a host of highly regarded schools, including Torquay's renowned Grammar Schools are easily accessible with the picturesque Cockington Country Park boasting beautiful walks through its 460 acres of woodland, meadows and lakes also within reasonable walking distance.
Owners insight "When we purchased the property we were looking for something with the flexibility to be able to accommodate three generations of our family. This property certainly offered us adequate space to be able to do this comfortably and it also enabled us to achieve a good income from the letting of the additional flats."
"We have found the location of Acacia is extremely convenient. The easy access to local shops, a regular bus service as well as the pleasant walks to either the picturesque Torquay seafront or scenic Cockington Valley have been a big benefit to us. Access to local primary and secondary schools has also been important for us and we have found those to be easily accessible."
"It is with a 'heavy heart' that we are now looking to move but we no longer need all of the accommodation that the property offers and feel that the time is right for us to downsize and let new owners fully appreciate all that this property has to offer. We will however be taking lots of happy memories with us."
step inside A driveway leads to the front door opening to the reception hall with period style fireplace, picture rail, dado rail and stripped natural wooden flooring. Archway to an inner hall with high corniced ceiling, picture rail and stripped natural wooden flooring. The gracious drawing room has high corniced ceiling and decorative plaster wall frieze, feature fireplace and wooden flooring. Double doors to the sun lounge with triple aspect double glazed windows overlooking the gardens as well as open views over Torquay around to the spires of St Marychurch. Double glazed door leading out onto the sun terrace. The dining room has high ornate cornice work to ceiling, feature fireplace and wood effect flooring. Cloakroom with WC, wash hand basin an obscure glazed window. From the Dining Room double doors open to a further inner hall with mezzanine loft storage over. Storage cupboard and boiler room housing the gas fired boiler. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of cream high gloss fronted units and wood effect working surfaces with inset sink unit. Space for dual fuel range style cooker with extractor hood over, provision for dishwasher and space for undercounter fridge. Double glazed window. Walk-in pantry with obscure glazed window. Lobby with storage cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer units. Utility with provision for washing machine and dryer, double glazed window to the rear. There is further utility provided for the apartments with provision for washing machine and dryer, double glazed door to the rear. Accessed from the Drawing Room is a conservatory with double glazed windows and door opening to stairs descending down to the bedroom accommodation. Games room with natural wooden floor. Bedroom 1 with two large double wardrobes, three windows overlooking the gardens and double glazed door leading out to a decked seating area. En-suite with white suite of panelled bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Tiling to walls and double glazed window. Bedroom 2 with double glazed window overlooking the garden. En-suite with white suite of bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Part tiled walls and extractor fan. Bedroom 3 with double glazed window and wash hand basin set in vanity unit. En-suite with shower cubicle and WC.
Flats garden flat - Sitting Room with door opening to a courtyard garden. Dining Area with access to Cellar Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Dressing Room, Shower Room.
Flat 1 - Reception Hall, Sitting Room/Kitchen, Double Bedroom & Shower Room.
Flat 2 - Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Double Bedroom & Shower Room. Views to Torquay harbour.
Flat 3 - Reception Hall, Sitting Room/Kitchen with views to Torquay harbour, Double Bedroom & Shower Room.
Flat 4 - Lobby, Sitting Room/Kitchen with open elevated views over the area and sea views into Tor Bay and the harbour. Double Bedroom & Shower Room.
All flats apart from No.3 are heated by a communal boiler with Flat 3 being heated by independent electric heaters.
Step outside To the front of the property is a car park providing parking for four vehicles. To the side is a gate gives access to a courtyard and drying area. To the side a gated pathway and steps descend to the formal gardens which are enclosed and mainly laid to lawn, planted with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. To the rear of the garden is a chalet, formerly used as additional accommodation but now utilised as storage. Greenhouse and garden shed. Immediately adjoining the property are two decked seating areas and further small courtyard. From the upper deck views are enjoyed over the surrounding area with sea glimpses into Torquay harbour and Rock End. Worthy of special mention is a large mature Canary Island Date Palm (phoenix canariensis) which is protected and a particular feature.
General information Additional Information
Gas central heating & electric heating
Council Tax Bands - Main accommodation & Garden Flat - 'E'. Flats 1,3 & 4 - 'A' (Torbay Council).
Epc's - Main accommodation - 'D', Garden Flat - 'C', Flat 1 - 'D', Flat 2 - 'D', Flat 3 - 'E', Flat 4 - 'D'.
Rental income
Flat 1 - £450 pcm
Flat 2 - £500 pcm
Flat 3 - £465 pcm
Flat 4 - £450 pcm
Garden Flat – Currently vacant
our area Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera.
Torquay is well connected By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot.
By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights.
By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds.
Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.
Directions Sat nav: TQ2 6HJ. From Torquay sea front (Torbay Road A379) turn at the Grand Hotel into Rathmore Road keeping Torquay's train station on your left. Continue along this road and up to the traffic lights where you will need the left hand lane. Turn left onto Avenue Road and proceed up to the next set of traffic lights where you will again need to turn left into Old Mill Road. Proceed under the bridge and up through the parade of shops and Acacia will be found on your left hand side immediately opposite Ashfield Road.
Acacia is conveniently located for access to Torquay sea front and harbourside, with Torquay train station also close by, being just one stop from the main line station of Newton Abbot with direct links to the major cities. Local shops and a host of highly regarded schools, including Torquay's renowned Grammar Schools are easily accessible with the picturesque Cockington Country Park boasting beautiful walks through its 460 acres of woodland, meadows and lakes also within reasonable walking distance.
Owners insight "When we purchased the property we were looking for something with the flexibility to be able to accommodate three generations of our family. This property certainly offered us adequate space to be able to do this comfortably and it also enabled us to achieve a good income from the letting of the additional flats."
"We have found the location of Acacia is extremely convenient. The easy access to local shops, a regular bus service as well as the pleasant walks to either the picturesque Torquay seafront or scenic Cockington Valley have been a big benefit to us. Access to local primary and secondary schools has also been important for us and we have found those to be easily accessible."
"It is with a 'heavy heart' that we are now looking to move but we no longer need all of the accommodation that the property offers and feel that the time is right for us to downsize and let new owners fully appreciate all that this property has to offer. We will however be taking lots of happy memories with us."
step inside A driveway leads to the front door opening to the reception hall with period style fireplace, picture rail, dado rail and stripped natural wooden flooring. Archway to an inner hall with high corniced ceiling, picture rail and stripped natural wooden flooring. The gracious drawing room has high corniced ceiling and decorative plaster wall frieze, feature fireplace and wooden flooring. Double doors to the sun lounge with triple aspect double glazed windows overlooking the gardens as well as open views over Torquay around to the spires of St Marychurch. Double glazed door leading out onto the sun terrace. The dining room has high ornate cornice work to ceiling, feature fireplace and wood effect flooring. Cloakroom with WC, wash hand basin an obscure glazed window. From the Dining Room double doors open to a further inner hall with mezzanine loft storage over. Storage cupboard and boiler room housing the gas fired boiler. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of cream high gloss fronted units and wood effect working surfaces with inset sink unit. Space for dual fuel range style cooker with extractor hood over, provision for dishwasher and space for undercounter fridge. Double glazed window. Walk-in pantry with obscure glazed window. Lobby with storage cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer units. Utility with provision for washing machine and dryer, double glazed window to the rear. There is further utility provided for the apartments with provision for washing machine and dryer, double glazed door to the rear. Accessed from the Drawing Room is a conservatory with double glazed windows and door opening to stairs descending down to the bedroom accommodation. Games room with natural wooden floor. Bedroom 1 with two large double wardrobes, three windows overlooking the gardens and double glazed door leading out to a decked seating area. En-suite with white suite of panelled bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Tiling to walls and double glazed window. Bedroom 2 with double glazed window overlooking the garden. En-suite with white suite of bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Part tiled walls and extractor fan. Bedroom 3 with double glazed window and wash hand basin set in vanity unit. En-suite with shower cubicle and WC.
Flats garden flat - Sitting Room with door opening to a courtyard garden. Dining Area with access to Cellar Room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Dressing Room, Shower Room.
Flat 1 - Reception Hall, Sitting Room/Kitchen, Double Bedroom & Shower Room.
Flat 2 - Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Double Bedroom & Shower Room. Views to Torquay harbour.
Flat 3 - Reception Hall, Sitting Room/Kitchen with views to Torquay harbour, Double Bedroom & Shower Room.
Flat 4 - Lobby, Sitting Room/Kitchen with open elevated views over the area and sea views into Tor Bay and the harbour. Double Bedroom & Shower Room.
All flats apart from No.3 are heated by a communal boiler with Flat 3 being heated by independent electric heaters.
Step outside To the front of the property is a car park providing parking for four vehicles. To the side is a gate gives access to a courtyard and drying area. To the side a gated pathway and steps descend to the formal gardens which are enclosed and mainly laid to lawn, planted with a variety of mature trees and shrubs. To the rear of the garden is a chalet, formerly used as additional accommodation but now utilised as storage. Greenhouse and garden shed. Immediately adjoining the property are two decked seating areas and further small courtyard. From the upper deck views are enjoyed over the surrounding area with sea glimpses into Torquay harbour and Rock End. Worthy of special mention is a large mature Canary Island Date Palm (phoenix canariensis) which is protected and a particular feature.
General information Additional Information
Gas central heating & electric heating
Council Tax Bands - Main accommodation & Garden Flat - 'E'. Flats 1,3 & 4 - 'A' (Torbay Council).
Epc's - Main accommodation - 'D', Garden Flat - 'C', Flat 1 - 'D', Flat 2 - 'D', Flat 3 - 'E', Flat 4 - 'D'.
Rental income
Flat 1 - £450 pcm
Flat 2 - £500 pcm
Flat 3 - £465 pcm
Flat 4 - £450 pcm
Garden Flat – Currently vacant
our area Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera.
Torquay is well connected By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot.
By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights.
By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds.
Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.
Directions Sat nav: TQ2 6HJ. From Torquay sea front (Torbay Road A379) turn at the Grand Hotel into Rathmore Road keeping Torquay's train station on your left. Continue along this road and up to the traffic lights where you will need the left hand lane. Turn left onto Avenue Road and proceed up to the next set of traffic lights where you will again need to turn left into Old Mill Road. Proceed under the bridge and up through the parade of shops and Acacia will be found on your left hand side immediately opposite Ashfield Road.
