House For Sale £685,000
Description Nestled at the head of a peaceful cul-de-sac overlooking the scenic Cockington Valley, this character detached home is set in attractive gardens and features well-proportioned accommodation with original woodblock flooring and log burning stove to the sitting room. The versatile living space is arranged with the principal accommodation to the ground floor whilst two good sized double bedrooms to the first floor. A separate home office also ensures that the property is suitable for those looking to work from home.
Loxbury Road is set on the fringe of the picturesque Cockington Country Park boasting beautiful walks through its 450 acres of woodland, meadows and lakes with the popular thatched Drum Inn providing a welcome stop for refreshment. A host of amenities are within easy reach including the local parade of shops at nearby Walnut Road, Torquay's sea front and train station with the main line station of Newton Abbot just one stop away with direct links to the major cities.
Our firm highly recommend an early accompanied viewing to fully appreciate all the attributes of this fine home.
Owners insight "Swallows Hatch is a wonderful house in a beautiful, peaceful location. We have really enjoyed living here and will miss it greatly. From the moment we walked in we were blown away by the views of both the sea and the glorious rolling hills of Cockington. From here we have had fantastic views of special events in the bay, like the air-show and fireworks displays. From the house we often hear the church bells ringing in Cockington and the cows in the surrounding fields.
We have had some great family parties using the dining-room, spilling out onto the wrap around terraces, and watching the sunsets over the hills. We have also enjoyed cosy nights by the fire in the living-room. The study has been a great addition to the property being fully insulated with underfloor heating, resulting in a great space to work from home.
Loxbury Road is one of Torquay's best kept secrets, many locals not realising it is here. It is very peaceful. With Cockington being 5 mins away with easy access to the seafront, the Drum inn and the shops in Walnut Road and the grammar school being so close, everything has been in walking distance.
It is going to be hard to find a home that matches what we have here, and we hope that the next owners are as happy."
step inside A driveway leads to four steps rising to a paved terrace with double glazed front door opening to the entrance porch with recessed matwell. An attractive inner glazed door leads to the impressive reception hall with varnished oak woodblock flooring and built-in storage cupboards. The sitting room is a double aspect room having windows with leaded light fanlights overlooking the front garden and enjoying views over the rolling fields of Cockington Valley and sideway views to the sea at Tor Bay. Two further windows to the side, feature limestone fire surround with granite hearth and fitted wood burning stove and varnished oak flooring in a herringbone design. Open archway to the dining room with the varnished flooring followed through to this room. Triple aspect with window also enjoying the views over Cockington Valley and to the sea at Tor Bay. Further windows and doors to both sides leading out to the front terrace. The kitchen is fitted with a range of country cream shaker style fronted units and wood butchers block working surfaces with inset sink unit. Space for electric cooker, integrated dishwasher and fridge. Larder cupboard, cupboard housing the Vaillant gas fired boiler, ceramic tiled floor, windows to the front, side and rear, enjoying views over the attractive gardens and stable door giving access to the garden. Bedroom 1 is a bright double aspect room with bay window to the side overlooking the driveway with views towards Cockington Valley and window overlooking the rear garden. The en-suite has been tastefully re-fitted by the current owners comprising shower cubicle with rain head and hand shower, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and WC. Ladder style heated towel rail and extractor fan. Bedroom 2 is a bright room with window to the front enjoying the lovely views over Cockington. The bathroom has also been re-fitted by the current owners with contemporary white suite of panelled bath with hand held shower mixer taps and wash hand basin set in vanity unit. Part tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail, extractor fan and obscure window. Separate WC with contemporary WC with integrated wash hand basin, part tiled walls, period style radiator/towel rail and obscure window.
From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with window to the rear. Bedroom 3 with window enjoying the spectacular Cockington Valley views around to the sea at Tor Bay. Built-in wardrobe, access to eaves storage and loft access hatch. Bedroom 4 with window also enjoying the views as bedroom three. Fitted wardrobes and access to eaves storage.
Step outside The rear garden is mainly laid to gently sloping lawn with hedged and fenced boundaries. Outside tap and Utility Cupboard with provision for washing machine. Door to store/workshop with work benches, power, lighting and window. Door to study/home office with windows enjoying views over Cockington, underfloor heating and broadband connection from the main accommodation. To the side is a gravelled area with rotary line point. To the front of the property there are two areas of flagstoned paved terrace, accessed directly from the dining room, enjoying the beautiful open views. Lower lawned garden with hedged boundaries. Swallows Hatch is approached over a tarmacadam driveway with parking for 2/3 vehicles leading to the study/store with outside electric vehicle charging point.
Additional information Double Glazing
Gas Central Heating
Council Tax Band - 'F' (Torbay Council)
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 6RS - From the Torquay Sea Front travelling towards Paignton turn right at the traffic lights by the Grand Hotel and Torquay Rail Station. Continue along Rathmore Road and after approximately 200 yards Rathmore Road bears left, take this fork then at the end of the road turn left into Walnut Road travelling over the Railway bridge and through the parade of shops. Continue up the hill bear right at the Church into St Matthews Road and around the park. At the top of the hill progress straight ahead at the crossroads, keeping the island on your right, into Loxbury Road.
Loxbury Road is set on the fringe of the picturesque Cockington Country Park boasting beautiful walks through its 450 acres of woodland, meadows and lakes with the popular thatched Drum Inn providing a welcome stop for refreshment. A host of amenities are within easy reach including the local parade of shops at nearby Walnut Road, Torquay's sea front and train station with the main line station of Newton Abbot just one stop away with direct links to the major cities.
Our firm highly recommend an early accompanied viewing to fully appreciate all the attributes of this fine home.
Owners insight "Swallows Hatch is a wonderful house in a beautiful, peaceful location. We have really enjoyed living here and will miss it greatly. From the moment we walked in we were blown away by the views of both the sea and the glorious rolling hills of Cockington. From here we have had fantastic views of special events in the bay, like the air-show and fireworks displays. From the house we often hear the church bells ringing in Cockington and the cows in the surrounding fields.
We have had some great family parties using the dining-room, spilling out onto the wrap around terraces, and watching the sunsets over the hills. We have also enjoyed cosy nights by the fire in the living-room. The study has been a great addition to the property being fully insulated with underfloor heating, resulting in a great space to work from home.
Loxbury Road is one of Torquay's best kept secrets, many locals not realising it is here. It is very peaceful. With Cockington being 5 mins away with easy access to the seafront, the Drum inn and the shops in Walnut Road and the grammar school being so close, everything has been in walking distance.
It is going to be hard to find a home that matches what we have here, and we hope that the next owners are as happy."
step inside A driveway leads to four steps rising to a paved terrace with double glazed front door opening to the entrance porch with recessed matwell. An attractive inner glazed door leads to the impressive reception hall with varnished oak woodblock flooring and built-in storage cupboards. The sitting room is a double aspect room having windows with leaded light fanlights overlooking the front garden and enjoying views over the rolling fields of Cockington Valley and sideway views to the sea at Tor Bay. Two further windows to the side, feature limestone fire surround with granite hearth and fitted wood burning stove and varnished oak flooring in a herringbone design. Open archway to the dining room with the varnished flooring followed through to this room. Triple aspect with window also enjoying the views over Cockington Valley and to the sea at Tor Bay. Further windows and doors to both sides leading out to the front terrace. The kitchen is fitted with a range of country cream shaker style fronted units and wood butchers block working surfaces with inset sink unit. Space for electric cooker, integrated dishwasher and fridge. Larder cupboard, cupboard housing the Vaillant gas fired boiler, ceramic tiled floor, windows to the front, side and rear, enjoying views over the attractive gardens and stable door giving access to the garden. Bedroom 1 is a bright double aspect room with bay window to the side overlooking the driveway with views towards Cockington Valley and window overlooking the rear garden. The en-suite has been tastefully re-fitted by the current owners comprising shower cubicle with rain head and hand shower, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and WC. Ladder style heated towel rail and extractor fan. Bedroom 2 is a bright room with window to the front enjoying the lovely views over Cockington. The bathroom has also been re-fitted by the current owners with contemporary white suite of panelled bath with hand held shower mixer taps and wash hand basin set in vanity unit. Part tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail, extractor fan and obscure window. Separate WC with contemporary WC with integrated wash hand basin, part tiled walls, period style radiator/towel rail and obscure window.
From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with window to the rear. Bedroom 3 with window enjoying the spectacular Cockington Valley views around to the sea at Tor Bay. Built-in wardrobe, access to eaves storage and loft access hatch. Bedroom 4 with window also enjoying the views as bedroom three. Fitted wardrobes and access to eaves storage.
Step outside The rear garden is mainly laid to gently sloping lawn with hedged and fenced boundaries. Outside tap and Utility Cupboard with provision for washing machine. Door to store/workshop with work benches, power, lighting and window. Door to study/home office with windows enjoying views over Cockington, underfloor heating and broadband connection from the main accommodation. To the side is a gravelled area with rotary line point. To the front of the property there are two areas of flagstoned paved terrace, accessed directly from the dining room, enjoying the beautiful open views. Lower lawned garden with hedged boundaries. Swallows Hatch is approached over a tarmacadam driveway with parking for 2/3 vehicles leading to the study/store with outside electric vehicle charging point.
Additional information Double Glazing
Gas Central Heating
Council Tax Band - 'F' (Torbay Council)
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 6RS - From the Torquay Sea Front travelling towards Paignton turn right at the traffic lights by the Grand Hotel and Torquay Rail Station. Continue along Rathmore Road and after approximately 200 yards Rathmore Road bears left, take this fork then at the end of the road turn left into Walnut Road travelling over the Railway bridge and through the parade of shops. Continue up the hill bear right at the Church into St Matthews Road and around the park. At the top of the hill progress straight ahead at the crossroads, keeping the island on your right, into Loxbury Road.
