House For Sale £1,400,000
The Garden House is located in a secluded area within the town of Brixham, close to the beauty of the Berry Head National Nature Reserve and part of The English Riviera. Brixham is a working fishing town with the world famous Brixham Heritage Fleet of vintage sailed trawlers, the town is vibrant featuring a number of boutique shops, local amenities and schools.
Description Brixham has a lively centre with many pubs/restaurants and enjoys numerous festivals throughout the year including Fishstock, Brixfest and the popular Brixham Pirate Festival.
Within easy reach is Churston golf course and the popular town of Dartmouth, situated in the South Hams, is a short 7 mile drive. Shoalstone open air pool and lido is a short stroll from the house, as is the Admiral covered swimming pool.
For those that appreciate life on the coast, The English Riviera is perfect with nine beaches within Torbay. Berry Head National Nature Reserve is one of the gateways to the English Riviera Global Geopark, it is an internationally acclaimed heritage site, home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and history.
Location The Garden House is approached via a private lane and its own gated entrance. The driveway leads through the front of the property via a well maintained walled garden and courtyard, both enjoying a sunny aspect.
The original property dates back to the late 1700s and offers plenty of historical features. The Garden House has been extended to provide a larger family residence. Beautifully decorated throughout, the property has been well maintained by the current owners. A welcoming reception hall invites you into this family home.
Interior The stylish kitchen has recently been refitted. The kitchen/breakfast room is perfect for those who enjoy cooking and entertaining. Fitted with Dekton work surfaces, eye level multi-functional ovens, a gas hob, induction hob and a teppanyaki. The illuminated split level leads to the seating area. Full height triple aspect windows enjoy views across the gardens, the sea and coastline beyond. Double doors lead out to a full length decked terrace. Also, there is a well fitted utility room with fitted units and wine fridge.
On the ground floor you will also find the main reception rooms and three bedrooms. The spacious triple aspect sitting room enjoys views towards the sea. There is a feature wood burner, perfect for the winter months. Wide sliding doors lead out onto a good size decked terrace. The two further double bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room, both of the bedrooms have built in wardrobes and doors opening onto the terrace. One benefits from a well-equipped en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom with a stand-alone bath and separate shower cubicle.
Interior continued A lovely bright garden room overlooks the secluded garden and has a wood burner and cosy seating area. Another bright room is the dining room with floor to ceiling windows. Bedroom four is accessed via the dining room and has double doors opening on to the pretty lawned "Balduccino" garden.
Located off the kitchen/breakfast room you will find Bedroom 5. The owners use this room as a study. There is also a separate cloakroom. Rising to the first floor you will find the principal bedroom suite. Approached from its own private landing ceiling skylight windows add plenty of light to the area. Range of built in wardrobe cupboards. Spacious en suite. Feature high apex windows floods the room with light. Doors open on to a Balcony that takes in wonderful views. Sit and relax and enjoy the views across the garden, towards the shoreline and along the Jurassic Coast. The large double garage is accessed via the utility room.
The grounds Located on a private lane there is a paved courtyard, providing vehicular access via the security gates and fully lit drive to the garage.
The tranquil front garden is laid to lawn with a Balduccino and established shrubs, which incorporates a separate pedestrian access gate with camera entry system and lighting.
The rear gardens run the width of the property, with enclosing gates and feature a paved patio perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with many mature trees, palms and shrubs. There is also a decked seating area with a pond and waterfeature which is idyllic for enjoying the evening sun.
Steps lead down to a further part of the garden which is enclosed by a Devon wall, the current owner refers to this as their peaceful 'meditation garden' bordering on to the woodland. There is also a summer house, greenhouse and wood store under the decked area.
The grounds continued To the South and East of the house there is further area of woodland, stretching down to the public footpath which leads to Berry Head Country Park and The Berry Head Hotel. Opposite the front of the house there is another plot of woodland, with additional private parking.
Agent notes council tax - G
Local authority - torbay borough council
tenure- freehold
EPC - band C
Description Brixham has a lively centre with many pubs/restaurants and enjoys numerous festivals throughout the year including Fishstock, Brixfest and the popular Brixham Pirate Festival.
Within easy reach is Churston golf course and the popular town of Dartmouth, situated in the South Hams, is a short 7 mile drive. Shoalstone open air pool and lido is a short stroll from the house, as is the Admiral covered swimming pool.
For those that appreciate life on the coast, The English Riviera is perfect with nine beaches within Torbay. Berry Head National Nature Reserve is one of the gateways to the English Riviera Global Geopark, it is an internationally acclaimed heritage site, home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and history.
Location The Garden House is approached via a private lane and its own gated entrance. The driveway leads through the front of the property via a well maintained walled garden and courtyard, both enjoying a sunny aspect.
The original property dates back to the late 1700s and offers plenty of historical features. The Garden House has been extended to provide a larger family residence. Beautifully decorated throughout, the property has been well maintained by the current owners. A welcoming reception hall invites you into this family home.
Interior The stylish kitchen has recently been refitted. The kitchen/breakfast room is perfect for those who enjoy cooking and entertaining. Fitted with Dekton work surfaces, eye level multi-functional ovens, a gas hob, induction hob and a teppanyaki. The illuminated split level leads to the seating area. Full height triple aspect windows enjoy views across the gardens, the sea and coastline beyond. Double doors lead out to a full length decked terrace. Also, there is a well fitted utility room with fitted units and wine fridge.
On the ground floor you will also find the main reception rooms and three bedrooms. The spacious triple aspect sitting room enjoys views towards the sea. There is a feature wood burner, perfect for the winter months. Wide sliding doors lead out onto a good size decked terrace. The two further double bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room, both of the bedrooms have built in wardrobes and doors opening onto the terrace. One benefits from a well-equipped en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom with a stand-alone bath and separate shower cubicle.
Interior continued A lovely bright garden room overlooks the secluded garden and has a wood burner and cosy seating area. Another bright room is the dining room with floor to ceiling windows. Bedroom four is accessed via the dining room and has double doors opening on to the pretty lawned "Balduccino" garden.
Located off the kitchen/breakfast room you will find Bedroom 5. The owners use this room as a study. There is also a separate cloakroom. Rising to the first floor you will find the principal bedroom suite. Approached from its own private landing ceiling skylight windows add plenty of light to the area. Range of built in wardrobe cupboards. Spacious en suite. Feature high apex windows floods the room with light. Doors open on to a Balcony that takes in wonderful views. Sit and relax and enjoy the views across the garden, towards the shoreline and along the Jurassic Coast. The large double garage is accessed via the utility room.
The grounds Located on a private lane there is a paved courtyard, providing vehicular access via the security gates and fully lit drive to the garage.
The tranquil front garden is laid to lawn with a Balduccino and established shrubs, which incorporates a separate pedestrian access gate with camera entry system and lighting.
The rear gardens run the width of the property, with enclosing gates and feature a paved patio perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with many mature trees, palms and shrubs. There is also a decked seating area with a pond and waterfeature which is idyllic for enjoying the evening sun.
Steps lead down to a further part of the garden which is enclosed by a Devon wall, the current owner refers to this as their peaceful 'meditation garden' bordering on to the woodland. There is also a summer house, greenhouse and wood store under the decked area.
The grounds continued To the South and East of the house there is further area of woodland, stretching down to the public footpath which leads to Berry Head Country Park and The Berry Head Hotel. Opposite the front of the house there is another plot of woodland, with additional private parking.
Agent notes council tax - G
Local authority - torbay borough council
tenure- freehold
EPC - band C
