House For Sale £825,000
Description Belmont is a fine georgian villa, built circa 1830, being grade II listed and retaining a wealth of elegant detailing which was typical of its era. The house overlooks its beautiful full width terrace and gardens which are stocked with an abundance of specimen plants and trees, whilst featuring a separated sheltered space with Mediterranean influence complete with period greenhouse.
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. Local shops at Torre are a short saunter with the main town centre and harbourside beyond, whilst The Willows shopping district is equally accessible with chain stores including Marks & Spencer, Sainsburys, Boots and Next.
Owners insight "The subtle elegance of the old house and gardens immediately captured our interest when we first walked through the door, and our love has not waned over the years. The house, and particularly the garden needed some love and attention when we took over, and we have enjoyed carrying out sympathetic restoration and maintenance projects to benefit its longevity, but equally for our own enjoyment. When you take on a period building we take the view that you are custodians, and the old house will still be standing long after we have gone.
A major factor for us was the convenience. It is a true town house, and the new owners will find they have everything you could need within walking distance, including schools, shops, leisure centre sea front, and train stations. Belmont has served us well, and we are now planning to move closer to family".
Step inside Double doors open to the entrance lobby with twin side windows. Glazed door to the elegant reception hall featuring a tiled floor, sweeping staircase and lofty ceiling height with beautiful cornice work. Drawing room enjoying twin sash windows opening onto, and overlooking the terrace and gardens. Open fireplace with attractive tiled hearth, ornate surround and mantel with illuminated display niches either side. Lofty ceiling height with cornice work and ceiling rose, exposed floorboards. Door to the study with sash window and window seat overlooking the Mediterranean influenced side garden, and connecting door back to the reception hall. Morning room with sash window overlooking the terracing and gardens, lofty ceiling height with cornice work and ceiling rose, exposed floorboards. This room would make an ideal ground floor bedroom if needed as there is an en-suite bathroom. The dining room is a striking room with attractive tiled flooring followed through from the reception hall. Large picture windows overlooking the approach and beautiful open fireplace with heavy surround and mantel, lofty ceiling with cornice work and ceiling rose. Door to cloakroom with further connecting door from the entrance lobby. The kitchen/breakfast room is a sizeable room with central island and ample working space. A gas powered Aga is the heart of this room. Provisions for washing machine and dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer and additional space for further fridge/freezer. Internal stained glass and leaded light window between the reception hall, window and door giving access to the side courtyard. From the kitchen a staircase leads down to the cellarage providing exceptional storage, or a perfect space for a games room or hobbies area, with shower room and cloakroom off. Further storage room with tiled floor, featuring a glass covered well.
From the Reception Hall the beautiful curved staircase rises to the upper levels. Half Landing with door to the bathroom with cupboard housing the Megaflow cylinder and two gas boilers. Stairs continue to the First Floor Landing. Principal bedroom with twin sash windows and shutters overlooking the beautiful gardens, ornate cornice work and picture rails. Bedroom 2 with cast iron fireplace, sash window and working shutters overlooking the gardens. Large en-suite featuring a jet spa bath with shower attachment, and additional double shower. Obscure sash window with sliding shutters. Bedroom 3 with sash window to the side overlooking the Mediterranean style garden. Bedroom 4 with window to the rear.
From the landing the staircase continues to the Second Floor Landing with window over the half landing and doors to bedrooms 5 & 6, both double rooms with sash windows and access to eaves storage. Bathroom with roof light and enjoying a jet spa bath with shower attachment.
Step outside Double wooden gates open to the gravelled parking area. A gravelled pathway leads around to the front elevation of the property where a flagstone terrace runs the full width. A gently sloping lawned garden flows away from the house with a profusion of mature shrubs and plants including a monkey puzzle and palm. To the bottom of this area is a secondary driveway which could be re-opened if necessary for additional parking, caravan or boat. The garden continues past a mature mimosa tree to further lawned gardens with mature yew trees and selection of fruit trees. To the side elevation is a tranquil garden with Mediterranean influence, sheltered by hedged boundaries. Period greenhouse with stained glass, leaded light top lights, glazed surround and pitched roof.
Additional information general - Gas Central Heating
Council tax band - A (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: TQ1 4EA. 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. Progress until you reach a private drive leading to 18 and small selection of neighbouring homes 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. Local shops at Torre are a short saunter with the main town centre and harbourside beyond, whilst The Willows shopping district is equally accessible with chain stores including Marks & Spencer, Sainsburys, Boots and Next.
Owners insight "The subtle elegance of the old house and gardens immediately captured our interest when we first walked through the door, and our love has not waned over the years. The house, and particularly the garden needed some love and attention when we took over, and we have enjoyed carrying out sympathetic restoration and maintenance projects to benefit its longevity, but equally for our own enjoyment. When you take on a period building we take the view that you are custodians, and the old house will still be standing long after we have gone.
A major factor for us was the convenience. It is a true town house, and the new owners will find they have everything you could need within walking distance, including schools, shops, leisure centre sea front, and train stations. Belmont has served us well, and we are now planning to move closer to family".
Step inside Double doors open to the entrance lobby with twin side windows. Glazed door to the elegant reception hall featuring a tiled floor, sweeping staircase and lofty ceiling height with beautiful cornice work. Drawing room enjoying twin sash windows opening onto, and overlooking the terrace and gardens. Open fireplace with attractive tiled hearth, ornate surround and mantel with illuminated display niches either side. Lofty ceiling height with cornice work and ceiling rose, exposed floorboards. Door to the study with sash window and window seat overlooking the Mediterranean influenced side garden, and connecting door back to the reception hall. Morning room with sash window overlooking the terracing and gardens, lofty ceiling height with cornice work and ceiling rose, exposed floorboards. This room would make an ideal ground floor bedroom if needed as there is an en-suite bathroom. The dining room is a striking room with attractive tiled flooring followed through from the reception hall. Large picture windows overlooking the approach and beautiful open fireplace with heavy surround and mantel, lofty ceiling with cornice work and ceiling rose. Door to cloakroom with further connecting door from the entrance lobby. The kitchen/breakfast room is a sizeable room with central island and ample working space. A gas powered Aga is the heart of this room. Provisions for washing machine and dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer and additional space for further fridge/freezer. Internal stained glass and leaded light window between the reception hall, window and door giving access to the side courtyard. From the kitchen a staircase leads down to the cellarage providing exceptional storage, or a perfect space for a games room or hobbies area, with shower room and cloakroom off. Further storage room with tiled floor, featuring a glass covered well.
From the Reception Hall the beautiful curved staircase rises to the upper levels. Half Landing with door to the bathroom with cupboard housing the Megaflow cylinder and two gas boilers. Stairs continue to the First Floor Landing. Principal bedroom with twin sash windows and shutters overlooking the beautiful gardens, ornate cornice work and picture rails. Bedroom 2 with cast iron fireplace, sash window and working shutters overlooking the gardens. Large en-suite featuring a jet spa bath with shower attachment, and additional double shower. Obscure sash window with sliding shutters. Bedroom 3 with sash window to the side overlooking the Mediterranean style garden. Bedroom 4 with window to the rear.
From the landing the staircase continues to the Second Floor Landing with window over the half landing and doors to bedrooms 5 & 6, both double rooms with sash windows and access to eaves storage. Bathroom with roof light and enjoying a jet spa bath with shower attachment.
Step outside Double wooden gates open to the gravelled parking area. A gravelled pathway leads around to the front elevation of the property where a flagstone terrace runs the full width. A gently sloping lawned garden flows away from the house with a profusion of mature shrubs and plants including a monkey puzzle and palm. To the bottom of this area is a secondary driveway which could be re-opened if necessary for additional parking, caravan or boat. The garden continues past a mature mimosa tree to further lawned gardens with mature yew trees and selection of fruit trees. To the side elevation is a tranquil garden with Mediterranean influence, sheltered by hedged boundaries. Period greenhouse with stained glass, leaded light top lights, glazed surround and pitched roof.
Additional information general - Gas Central Heating
Council tax band - A (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: TQ1 4EA. 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. Progress until you reach a private drive leading to 18 and small selection of neighbouring homes on the right hand side.
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