House For Sale £750,000
Description A simply beautiful family home, Marden Ash is a fine detached victorian villa with self contained annexe, built circa 1850 being grade II listed and featuring part shingle hung elevations. Set back from the road behind ample driveway parking, the house sits in a generous walled plot with attractive rear garden complete with charming summer house and generous storage areas.
The house is conveniently placed for a host of amenities, leisure facilities and selection of highly regarded schools including the popular Torquay Academy and renowned Grammar Schools, Torbay and Mount Stuart Hospitals, Torquay Squash Club and Barton Cricket Club. The Willows shopping district is equally accessible with chain stores including Marks & Spencer, Sainsburys, Boots and Next.
Owners' insight "When we first walked into Marden Ash we fell in love with its character and charm and this has never waned. It has been a wonderful home, providing us with the space and flexibility needed for our growing family. The flat has provided us with extra income from letting to a lovely tenant, but he plans to move on shortly and new owners can utilise the space for continued rental, space for a relative who wants independence, or potentially incorporating back into the main house.
It was a very difficult decision to leave Marden Ash, but we are grasping an opportunity to live as an extended family and not needing to link in a purchase."
step inside Glazed door to the entrance porch with generous storage cupboard. Heavy panelled inner door opens to the impressive reception hall with cornice work, decorative ceiling rose, marble fireplace being open and working, plate shelving and sash window with shutters. Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin, access to further under stairs storage. The striking drawing/dining room features twin marble fireplaces, one being gas living flame effect and one ornamental. Lofty ceiling height with detailed cornice work and ceiling rose, three full height sash windows with working shutters. The snooker room has a picture window and working shutters, comprehensive fitted open shelving with recessed lighting. Door to the home office/bed 5 with two windows and en-suite cloakroom. From the Reception Hall a door opens to the inner hall with decorative cast iron fireplace. Utility with wash basin, provisions for washing machine and dryer, storage cupboards and window overlooking the garden. The kitchen has recently been re-modelled and upgraded with a comprehensive range of shaker style units and solid granite working surfaces with inset Butler sink and carved drainer. Space for range cooker, integrated dishwasher and fitted larder storage with provision for American style fridge/freezer. Two sash windows. Open access to the conservatory with pitched roof, double glazed surround with French doors opening to the private gardens.
From the Reception Hall a staircase rises to the Half Landing with window overlooking the rear garden. Cloakroom with WC, wash hand basin, wainscot panelling to the walls and window. Bedroom 4 has a dual aspect. Stairs continue to the First Floor Landing with central ceiling rose and cornice work. Bedroom 1 with dual aspect. En-suite with double shower, vanity unit and WC. Bedroom 2 with window to the front. En-suite with double shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Part wainscot panelling to walls, loft access hatch and window. Bedroom 3 with twin windows to the front. Family bathroom comprising a quality white suite of double ended bath with shower over, wash hand basin, bidet and WC. Cupboard housing the Worcester cylinder. Wainscot panelling and tiling to walls, heated towel rail and sash window.
The mews - annexe Private glazed entrance door opening to the kitchen with a range of beech effect units and working surfaces with inset sink unit. Space for cooker with filter hood over, space for fridge/freezer and cupboard housing the washing machine. Window to the front. The sitting room has a door with matching sidescreens opening to the private courtyard garden with store and gateway to the main garden. Double bedroom with window and door to the wet room.
Step outside Pillared entrance with five bar wooden gates opening to generous gravelled and tarmac parking. The front garden is enclosed with walled and hedged boundaries. A verandah provides a private entrance door to the home office and a pathway leading to the left hand side of the property to 'The Mews', being the self contained annexe. To the right hand side of the property is a further five bar wooden gate leading to the main garden with the gravelled driveway extending toward an attractive pitched roof summerhouse with cedar shingles, currently used as a home gym. The garden is fully enclosed by walled boundaries and attractively arranged in a selection of areas which incorporate a pond, lawn and gravelled spaces with mature flower and shrub beds. Patio and seating areas to various parts of the garden. Ample storage incorporating open wood storage and workshops, one being stone built with mezzanine floor, window and skylight. To the rear of the property is a further storage cupboard housing the gas fired boiler.
Additional information heating - Gas Central Heating.
Council tax bands - House: F, The Mews: A.
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: TQ1 4ET. On leaving our office in St Marychurch turn right and head down Manor Road. Turn right at the traffic lights onto Westhill Road, continuing past Homelands School and down the hill to the roundabout. Turn left onto Teignmouth Road passing the Esso petrol station. Turn right into Pennys Hill, keeping the thatched cottage on your right hand side, turn left into Teignmouth Road and the property stands on the right hand side.
The house is conveniently placed for a host of amenities, leisure facilities and selection of highly regarded schools including the popular Torquay Academy and renowned Grammar Schools, Torbay and Mount Stuart Hospitals, Torquay Squash Club and Barton Cricket Club. The Willows shopping district is equally accessible with chain stores including Marks & Spencer, Sainsburys, Boots and Next.
Owners' insight "When we first walked into Marden Ash we fell in love with its character and charm and this has never waned. It has been a wonderful home, providing us with the space and flexibility needed for our growing family. The flat has provided us with extra income from letting to a lovely tenant, but he plans to move on shortly and new owners can utilise the space for continued rental, space for a relative who wants independence, or potentially incorporating back into the main house.
It was a very difficult decision to leave Marden Ash, but we are grasping an opportunity to live as an extended family and not needing to link in a purchase."
step inside Glazed door to the entrance porch with generous storage cupboard. Heavy panelled inner door opens to the impressive reception hall with cornice work, decorative ceiling rose, marble fireplace being open and working, plate shelving and sash window with shutters. Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin, access to further under stairs storage. The striking drawing/dining room features twin marble fireplaces, one being gas living flame effect and one ornamental. Lofty ceiling height with detailed cornice work and ceiling rose, three full height sash windows with working shutters. The snooker room has a picture window and working shutters, comprehensive fitted open shelving with recessed lighting. Door to the home office/bed 5 with two windows and en-suite cloakroom. From the Reception Hall a door opens to the inner hall with decorative cast iron fireplace. Utility with wash basin, provisions for washing machine and dryer, storage cupboards and window overlooking the garden. The kitchen has recently been re-modelled and upgraded with a comprehensive range of shaker style units and solid granite working surfaces with inset Butler sink and carved drainer. Space for range cooker, integrated dishwasher and fitted larder storage with provision for American style fridge/freezer. Two sash windows. Open access to the conservatory with pitched roof, double glazed surround with French doors opening to the private gardens.
From the Reception Hall a staircase rises to the Half Landing with window overlooking the rear garden. Cloakroom with WC, wash hand basin, wainscot panelling to the walls and window. Bedroom 4 has a dual aspect. Stairs continue to the First Floor Landing with central ceiling rose and cornice work. Bedroom 1 with dual aspect. En-suite with double shower, vanity unit and WC. Bedroom 2 with window to the front. En-suite with double shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Part wainscot panelling to walls, loft access hatch and window. Bedroom 3 with twin windows to the front. Family bathroom comprising a quality white suite of double ended bath with shower over, wash hand basin, bidet and WC. Cupboard housing the Worcester cylinder. Wainscot panelling and tiling to walls, heated towel rail and sash window.
The mews - annexe Private glazed entrance door opening to the kitchen with a range of beech effect units and working surfaces with inset sink unit. Space for cooker with filter hood over, space for fridge/freezer and cupboard housing the washing machine. Window to the front. The sitting room has a door with matching sidescreens opening to the private courtyard garden with store and gateway to the main garden. Double bedroom with window and door to the wet room.
Step outside Pillared entrance with five bar wooden gates opening to generous gravelled and tarmac parking. The front garden is enclosed with walled and hedged boundaries. A verandah provides a private entrance door to the home office and a pathway leading to the left hand side of the property to 'The Mews', being the self contained annexe. To the right hand side of the property is a further five bar wooden gate leading to the main garden with the gravelled driveway extending toward an attractive pitched roof summerhouse with cedar shingles, currently used as a home gym. The garden is fully enclosed by walled boundaries and attractively arranged in a selection of areas which incorporate a pond, lawn and gravelled spaces with mature flower and shrub beds. Patio and seating areas to various parts of the garden. Ample storage incorporating open wood storage and workshops, one being stone built with mezzanine floor, window and skylight. To the rear of the property is a further storage cupboard housing the gas fired boiler.
Additional information heating - Gas Central Heating.
Council tax bands - House: F, The Mews: A.
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: TQ1 4ET. On leaving our office in St Marychurch turn right and head down Manor Road. Turn right at the traffic lights onto Westhill Road, continuing past Homelands School and down the hill to the roundabout. Turn left onto Teignmouth Road passing the Esso petrol station. Turn right into Pennys Hill, keeping the thatched cottage on your right hand side, turn left into Teignmouth Road and the property stands on the right hand side.
