House For Sale £2,200,000
This substantial home offers beautifully renovated accommodation, decorated, and presented in such a way as to enhance its elegant Victorian characteristics with ornate coving and mouldings, classic door architraves and spacious, light rooms with picture windows which take advantage of the outstanding seascape. There has been a comprehensive programme of works carried out on the property to compliment the accommodation for contemporary living. These include a re-wiring, re-plumbing, new heating system, a stunning custom designed Kitchen, individually designed Bathrooms and the installation of a 25’ dual aspect Office, ideal for home working or for incorporation within the principal accommodation. Villa Stuart has all the advantages of Victorian construction and architecture together with the careful incorporation of modern technology to provide up to date utilities. Warm in winter and cool in summer. The accommodation totals an approximate floor area of 5269 square feet (489.5 square metres) presented on 3 floors comprising a large Entrance Porch, grand Hallway with wide turned staircase, Morning Room, 23’ Drawing Room and 20’ Dining Room both with views out over the impressively maintained grounds and beyond to the sea, extensive fitted Kitchen leading out onto a covered Outdoor Terrace, separate Breakfast Room, Study, Cloakroom and Office on the Ground Floor; On the First Floor, a magnificent Master Suite featuring a 22’ Bedroom enjoying panoramic sea views, Walk-in Dressing Room and an En-Suite, along with 4 Double Bedrooms, each with their own En-Suite’s. At Basement Level, there is a Boiler room and 3 sizeable Storerooms with shelving and bespoke storage. Externally, the gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to provide a choice of outdoor spaces for entertaining, dining alfresco or to simply relax and appreciate the stunning coastal location. A vast lawn sweeps away from the main house, laid to Astro turf for ease of maintenance and surrounded by attractive borders, a large Sun Terrace provides a spot to enjoy a scenic sunset, there is an undercover Dining Terrace leading through to a walled courtyard garden and at the rear, an elevated Allotment style garden. Outbuildings include 2 Garages, one with the benefit of an upper-storey and providing a Shower room, Kitchen and Studio (floor area 1072 square feet/99.6 square metres – approx.). There is also an ample forecourt, providing additional parking for multiple vehicles
The Accommodation Comprises:
A grand brick pillared covered entrance with Fleur De Lys decorative mouldings and wooden door opening into large entrance porch with patterned tiled floor and windows
Hallway
With elegant period décor including ornate cornice, mouldings, and door architraves. Turned staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation. Door and staircase to Basement Level
Morning Room (19’4” x 11’7” (5.90m x 3.54m))
Featuring a floor-to-ceiling window to front, high ceiling and picture rail
Drawing Room (23’11” x 20’0” (7.30m x 6.09m))
A beautiful light room enjoying a triple aspect - large bay window with open views over the grounds and out to sea and two floor-to-ceiling windows to either side. Feature ornate marble fireplace, period mouldings and picture rail. Flowing through into:
Dining Room (20’10” x 16’1” (6.34m x 4.90m))
A magnificent space for dining, with bi-folding doors opening to allow an uninterrupted view to the sea. A dual aspect room with ornate cornicing and picture rail
Kitchen (17’9” x 16’1” (5.40m x 4.89m))
A custom designed Kitchen with an extensive range of fitted appliances including double width ovens, induction hob and two dishwashers. A comprehensive range of gloss cupboards with warming drawers. Central island unit. Boiler water tap. Underfloor heating fans. Wine
chiller unit. Door opening to undercover Dining Terrace. Through to:
Breakfast Room (16’4” x 13’5” (4.99m x 4.09m))
With a range of gloss cupboards matching the Kitchen, a more relaxed area for dining with windows to the side. Double opening doors and steps upto:
Office (25’8” x 12’0 (7.83m x 3.67m))
A purpose-built addition to the main accommodation, providing a large space for home working. Windows to two sides
Study (13’2” x 12’1” (4.02m x 3.69m))
Cloakroom
Basement Level
- boiler room and three sizeable storage rooms with shelving and bespoke storage
Half Landing
Bedroom 4
16’4” x 15’0” (4.99m x 4.58m) Through to: En-suite bathroom
Bedroom 5 (16’4” x 13’5” (4.99m x 4.08m))
Two windows enjoying a superb seascape and also views to Cockington. Through to: En-suite shower room
First Floor
Master Suite
Bedroom 22’2” x 20’” (6.76m x 6.09m) Enviable views over the grounds and out to Livermead Sands, with a coastal panorama from Rock End in Torquay and across the sea to Brixham.
Walk-in dressing room Ample range of hanging and storage. Window with views to Livermead Sands. Through to: En-suite shower room
Bedroom 2 (16’1” x 15’0” (4.90m x 4.57m))
A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the main lawned gardens and out to sea. Ornate cornicing and picture rail. Door to: En-suite bathroom
Bedroom 3 (17’9 “x 14’4” (5.40m x 4.36m))
Window to side. Period cornicing and picture rail. Door to: En-suite shower room
Gardens & Grounds
Standing within a large plot, the grounds at Villa Stuart are landscaped and have been beautifully kept by the current Vendors.
The main lawns are laid to Astro turf for year-round easy maintenance and are completely enclosed, ensuring a secure space for pets and family to enjoy. The lawns sweep away from the house and enjoy an uninterrupted panorama over the Bay. There is also a sun terrace stretching the full width of the house with commanding views over the grounds and out to sea.
Undercover dining terrace with direct access into the Kitchen, ideal for alfresco entertaining. Attractive natural stone wall and wooden door leading through to a courtyard garden with storage.
Enclosed allotment style garden with views over the surrounding area
Parking & Garaging
Electronic gates open to a forecourt with Parking for multiple vehicles. Gated access to main gardens.
Garages, both with electric opening doors.
Garage 1 (2-storey) measuring 19’3” x 17’5” (5.86m x 5.30m)
garage 2 measuring 22’7” x 11’10” (6.89m x 3.60m)
Location
Stuart Villa is situated just yards from Livermead Sands Beach and Institute Beach, where popular year-round water pursuits such as water-skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking and open swimming are enjoyed. Institute Beach features some fabulous rockpools at low tide and both beaches are dog friendly. Torquay’s Blue Flag awarded Beach (2021) at Torre Abbey Sands is situated within walking distance of the property, along with a choice of quality waterfront Restaurants and the Riviera International Centre with its Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Tennis courts and Brasserie.
Whilst enjoying a sea front location, Stuart Villa is also within a couple of minutes’ drive from the 450 acres of natural open greenspace, tranquil woodland and landscaped gardens at Cockington Country Park, along with its historic Manor House and Art Studios
Travel & Commuting
Torbay Road offers a direct link to the neighbouring coastal town of Paignton, with onward routes to the historic fishing town of Brixham and the various neighbouring picturesque villages. The South Devon Expressway affords a convenient connection to the City of Exeter and Exeter Airport with its National/International flights, and beyond to the M5 Motorway. Torquay Railway Station is under half a mile away with a direct rail service to London Paddington
The Accommodation Comprises:
A grand brick pillared covered entrance with Fleur De Lys decorative mouldings and wooden door opening into large entrance porch with patterned tiled floor and windows
Hallway
With elegant period décor including ornate cornice, mouldings, and door architraves. Turned staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation. Door and staircase to Basement Level
Morning Room (19’4” x 11’7” (5.90m x 3.54m))
Featuring a floor-to-ceiling window to front, high ceiling and picture rail
Drawing Room (23’11” x 20’0” (7.30m x 6.09m))
A beautiful light room enjoying a triple aspect - large bay window with open views over the grounds and out to sea and two floor-to-ceiling windows to either side. Feature ornate marble fireplace, period mouldings and picture rail. Flowing through into:
Dining Room (20’10” x 16’1” (6.34m x 4.90m))
A magnificent space for dining, with bi-folding doors opening to allow an uninterrupted view to the sea. A dual aspect room with ornate cornicing and picture rail
Kitchen (17’9” x 16’1” (5.40m x 4.89m))
A custom designed Kitchen with an extensive range of fitted appliances including double width ovens, induction hob and two dishwashers. A comprehensive range of gloss cupboards with warming drawers. Central island unit. Boiler water tap. Underfloor heating fans. Wine
chiller unit. Door opening to undercover Dining Terrace. Through to:
Breakfast Room (16’4” x 13’5” (4.99m x 4.09m))
With a range of gloss cupboards matching the Kitchen, a more relaxed area for dining with windows to the side. Double opening doors and steps upto:
Office (25’8” x 12’0 (7.83m x 3.67m))
A purpose-built addition to the main accommodation, providing a large space for home working. Windows to two sides
Study (13’2” x 12’1” (4.02m x 3.69m))
Cloakroom
Basement Level
- boiler room and three sizeable storage rooms with shelving and bespoke storage
Half Landing
Bedroom 4
16’4” x 15’0” (4.99m x 4.58m) Through to: En-suite bathroom
Bedroom 5 (16’4” x 13’5” (4.99m x 4.08m))
Two windows enjoying a superb seascape and also views to Cockington. Through to: En-suite shower room
First Floor
Master Suite
Bedroom 22’2” x 20’” (6.76m x 6.09m) Enviable views over the grounds and out to Livermead Sands, with a coastal panorama from Rock End in Torquay and across the sea to Brixham.
Walk-in dressing room Ample range of hanging and storage. Window with views to Livermead Sands. Through to: En-suite shower room
Bedroom 2 (16’1” x 15’0” (4.90m x 4.57m))
A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the main lawned gardens and out to sea. Ornate cornicing and picture rail. Door to: En-suite bathroom
Bedroom 3 (17’9 “x 14’4” (5.40m x 4.36m))
Window to side. Period cornicing and picture rail. Door to: En-suite shower room
Gardens & Grounds
Standing within a large plot, the grounds at Villa Stuart are landscaped and have been beautifully kept by the current Vendors.
The main lawns are laid to Astro turf for year-round easy maintenance and are completely enclosed, ensuring a secure space for pets and family to enjoy. The lawns sweep away from the house and enjoy an uninterrupted panorama over the Bay. There is also a sun terrace stretching the full width of the house with commanding views over the grounds and out to sea.
Undercover dining terrace with direct access into the Kitchen, ideal for alfresco entertaining. Attractive natural stone wall and wooden door leading through to a courtyard garden with storage.
Enclosed allotment style garden with views over the surrounding area
Parking & Garaging
Electronic gates open to a forecourt with Parking for multiple vehicles. Gated access to main gardens.
Garages, both with electric opening doors.
Garage 1 (2-storey) measuring 19’3” x 17’5” (5.86m x 5.30m)
garage 2 measuring 22’7” x 11’10” (6.89m x 3.60m)
Location
Stuart Villa is situated just yards from Livermead Sands Beach and Institute Beach, where popular year-round water pursuits such as water-skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking and open swimming are enjoyed. Institute Beach features some fabulous rockpools at low tide and both beaches are dog friendly. Torquay’s Blue Flag awarded Beach (2021) at Torre Abbey Sands is situated within walking distance of the property, along with a choice of quality waterfront Restaurants and the Riviera International Centre with its Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Tennis courts and Brasserie.
Whilst enjoying a sea front location, Stuart Villa is also within a couple of minutes’ drive from the 450 acres of natural open greenspace, tranquil woodland and landscaped gardens at Cockington Country Park, along with its historic Manor House and Art Studios
Travel & Commuting
Torbay Road offers a direct link to the neighbouring coastal town of Paignton, with onward routes to the historic fishing town of Brixham and the various neighbouring picturesque villages. The South Devon Expressway affords a convenient connection to the City of Exeter and Exeter Airport with its National/International flights, and beyond to the M5 Motorway. Torquay Railway Station is under half a mile away with a direct rail service to London Paddington
