House For Sale £725,000
A Stunning Grade II Listed Villa Situated Close To Torquay Harbourside, Enjoying Views Over The Town Towards Dartmoor In The Distance
This elegant Grade II Listed Villa dates from around 1840 and is nestled within delightful, private grounds in the desirable Wellswood area of Torquay. The Villa boasts gracious accommodation in excess of 2739 square feet (254.4 sq.m), beautifully presented and featuring high ceilings, decorative cornicing, spacious rooms and elegant decor. The current owners are running the Villa as a successful holiday let, but the property would also make a wonderful family home.
The accommodation comprises ground floor: 16' Reception Hall/Snug, Hallway, Lounge with doors opening onto the Sun Terrace, 21' Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Ground Floor Double Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, and Cloakroom. First floor: Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom and 3 Double Bedrooms, all with En-Suite Shower Rooms. Lower ground floor: 3 x Cellar Rooms with a floor area of 494 sq. Ft (45.9 sq. M) offering potential for Media Room/Gym etc. Outside, the property benefits from ample parking to the front with a large forecourt providing space for 6 vehicles. The adjacent, beautiful Sun Terrace overlooks the enclosed garden which features a large lawned area, surrounded by delightful flower borders. To the rear there is a substantial raised deck from which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
The Villa occupies an enviable position, being less than half a mile away from Torquay Harbourside and Marina where there are a variety of restaurants and cafes to enjoy, a large range of water leisure pursuits and facilities, the beautifully maintained Princess Gardens adjacent to the sea front promenade and Theatre, which is the largest in South Devon. A little further along the promenade are the renowned Torre Abbey Sands, popular with families, bathers, and water sports enthusiasts. Within half a mile is the open green space of Daddyhole Plain, from which spectacular panoramic views along the coastline can be enjoyed, along with access to the scenic South West Coastal path. The stunning Meadfoot Beach, a favourite spot for those enjoying water sports, swimming and rock pooling, is just a 10-minute walk away
The Accommodation Comprises:
Ramp and steps to attractive Arched doorway, into:
Reception Hallway/Snug (16'4" x 8'11" (5.0m x 2.7m))
A welcoming room with high ceiling and coving, sash windows to front and side. Double doors opening to Dining Room. Large wooden panelled door featuring a stained glass inset and arched window over into:
Hallway
With high ceiling and picture rail. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation with wooden spindles and dark wood handrail
Lounge (16'8" x 15'11" (5.1m x 4.9m))
A lovely light room with box bay window and doors opening out onto the Sun Terrace, enjoying views over the lawned gardens. Feature ornate fireplace with fitted gas fire
Dining Room (21'4" x 11'11" (6.5m x 3.6m))
An elegant room for formal dining with ornate ceiling rose, cornicing, picture and dado rails, feature fireplace and window to side
Kitchen (12'10" x 12'9" (3.9m x 3.9m))
Fitted with a comprehensive range of light coloured floor and eye-level storage cupboards with contrasting black worksurfaces, including breakfast bar. Built-in appliances. Sash windows with shutters overlooking the side garden
Bedroom 5 (18' x 10'8" (5.5m x 3.3m))
With high ceilings and a dual aspect, the room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the lawned garden. This Ground Floor Bedroom is ideal for a family member needing level access and benefits from an adjoining en-suite shower room
Cloakroom
Half Landing
Large sash window to rear affording lots of natural light into the area. Rising to:
First Floor Landing
Bedroom 1 (12'5" x 11'1" (3.8m x 3.4m))
With classic high ceilings, ornate ceiling rose and picture rails, this Bedroom enjoys views towards the Harbour, with Dartmoor in the distance. Door to: En-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2 (14'8" x 11'11" (4.5m x 3.6m))
A bright and dual aspect room with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 3 (14'9" x 10'11" (4.5m x 3.3m))
Enjoying views over the gardens and out towards Dartmoor in the distance. Door to: En-suite shower room
Bedroom 4 (12'11" x 9'7" (3.9m x 2.9m))
Window with views to the side and door to: En-suite shower room
Lower Ground Floor
The 3 Cellar Rooms have a total floor area of 494 sq. Ft (45.9 sq. M) and provides the ideal opportunity for additional usable rooms such as Media Room, Gym etc
Cellar Room 1 (13'5" x 10'4" (4.1m x 3.1m))
Cellar Room 2 (14'11 "x 11'6" (4.5m x 3.5m))
Cellar Room 3
Gardens
Gardens & grounds The property is approached by a wide driveway/forecourt with Parking for approximately 6 vehicles. A couple of steps rise from here with adjacent ramp access to the front door.
The main gardens are to the front and side of the Villa and are level and lawned with surrounding wide borders, these are planted with a variety of shrubs, trees and hedging affording privacy. A central raised decked platform with pergola offers a relaxing retreat to enjoy the surroundings. There is also a large sun terrace with ample space for garden furniture, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining.
A gravelled pathway leads around to the rear with steps to a substantial raised deck with space for furniture, pots and planters. Private rear pedestrian access to Meadfoot Lane
This elegant Grade II Listed Villa dates from around 1840 and is nestled within delightful, private grounds in the desirable Wellswood area of Torquay. The Villa boasts gracious accommodation in excess of 2739 square feet (254.4 sq.m), beautifully presented and featuring high ceilings, decorative cornicing, spacious rooms and elegant decor. The current owners are running the Villa as a successful holiday let, but the property would also make a wonderful family home.
The accommodation comprises ground floor: 16' Reception Hall/Snug, Hallway, Lounge with doors opening onto the Sun Terrace, 21' Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen, Ground Floor Double Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, and Cloakroom. First floor: Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom and 3 Double Bedrooms, all with En-Suite Shower Rooms. Lower ground floor: 3 x Cellar Rooms with a floor area of 494 sq. Ft (45.9 sq. M) offering potential for Media Room/Gym etc. Outside, the property benefits from ample parking to the front with a large forecourt providing space for 6 vehicles. The adjacent, beautiful Sun Terrace overlooks the enclosed garden which features a large lawned area, surrounded by delightful flower borders. To the rear there is a substantial raised deck from which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
The Villa occupies an enviable position, being less than half a mile away from Torquay Harbourside and Marina where there are a variety of restaurants and cafes to enjoy, a large range of water leisure pursuits and facilities, the beautifully maintained Princess Gardens adjacent to the sea front promenade and Theatre, which is the largest in South Devon. A little further along the promenade are the renowned Torre Abbey Sands, popular with families, bathers, and water sports enthusiasts. Within half a mile is the open green space of Daddyhole Plain, from which spectacular panoramic views along the coastline can be enjoyed, along with access to the scenic South West Coastal path. The stunning Meadfoot Beach, a favourite spot for those enjoying water sports, swimming and rock pooling, is just a 10-minute walk away
The Accommodation Comprises:
Ramp and steps to attractive Arched doorway, into:
Reception Hallway/Snug (16'4" x 8'11" (5.0m x 2.7m))
A welcoming room with high ceiling and coving, sash windows to front and side. Double doors opening to Dining Room. Large wooden panelled door featuring a stained glass inset and arched window over into:
Hallway
With high ceiling and picture rail. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation with wooden spindles and dark wood handrail
Lounge (16'8" x 15'11" (5.1m x 4.9m))
A lovely light room with box bay window and doors opening out onto the Sun Terrace, enjoying views over the lawned gardens. Feature ornate fireplace with fitted gas fire
Dining Room (21'4" x 11'11" (6.5m x 3.6m))
An elegant room for formal dining with ornate ceiling rose, cornicing, picture and dado rails, feature fireplace and window to side
Kitchen (12'10" x 12'9" (3.9m x 3.9m))
Fitted with a comprehensive range of light coloured floor and eye-level storage cupboards with contrasting black worksurfaces, including breakfast bar. Built-in appliances. Sash windows with shutters overlooking the side garden
Bedroom 5 (18' x 10'8" (5.5m x 3.3m))
With high ceilings and a dual aspect, the room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the lawned garden. This Ground Floor Bedroom is ideal for a family member needing level access and benefits from an adjoining en-suite shower room
Cloakroom
Half Landing
Large sash window to rear affording lots of natural light into the area. Rising to:
First Floor Landing
Bedroom 1 (12'5" x 11'1" (3.8m x 3.4m))
With classic high ceilings, ornate ceiling rose and picture rails, this Bedroom enjoys views towards the Harbour, with Dartmoor in the distance. Door to: En-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2 (14'8" x 11'11" (4.5m x 3.6m))
A bright and dual aspect room with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 3 (14'9" x 10'11" (4.5m x 3.3m))
Enjoying views over the gardens and out towards Dartmoor in the distance. Door to: En-suite shower room
Bedroom 4 (12'11" x 9'7" (3.9m x 2.9m))
Window with views to the side and door to: En-suite shower room
Lower Ground Floor
The 3 Cellar Rooms have a total floor area of 494 sq. Ft (45.9 sq. M) and provides the ideal opportunity for additional usable rooms such as Media Room, Gym etc
Cellar Room 1 (13'5" x 10'4" (4.1m x 3.1m))
Cellar Room 2 (14'11 "x 11'6" (4.5m x 3.5m))
Cellar Room 3
Gardens
Gardens & grounds The property is approached by a wide driveway/forecourt with Parking for approximately 6 vehicles. A couple of steps rise from here with adjacent ramp access to the front door.
The main gardens are to the front and side of the Villa and are level and lawned with surrounding wide borders, these are planted with a variety of shrubs, trees and hedging affording privacy. A central raised decked platform with pergola offers a relaxing retreat to enjoy the surroundings. There is also a large sun terrace with ample space for garden furniture, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining.
A gravelled pathway leads around to the rear with steps to a substantial raised deck with space for furniture, pots and planters. Private rear pedestrian access to Meadfoot Lane
