2 bed Flat For Sale £400,000
Wellswood, Torquay

A fine example of a BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED GROUND FLOOR VICTORIAN APARTMENT located in the desirable residential district of Wellswood, being just minutes' walk from the 'village' amenities and conveniently situated for the harbour, waterside restaurants and shops.  With its own main front door entrance and finished to a very high standard using finest materials that include Farrow & Ball paints and Annie Sloane finish in the kitchen. The MAGNIFICENT SITTING ROOM features a fine period marble fireplace with rare Ashburton marble inlays in the mantelpiece carving. Plasterwork to the ceilings is exquisite with a carefully sourced ceiling rose that also features the grape sconces as detailed in the cornice work. The reception hall includes all the original panelled doors, with door pediments and the double door opening leading to the kitchen/breakfast room is also pedimented. A large south west facing SUN TERRACE leads directly from the sitting room French window.
EPC Rating: D

DESCRIPTION

A fine example of a BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED GROUND FLOOR VICTORIAN APARTMENT located in the desirable residential district of Wellswood, being just minutes' walk from the 'village' amenities and conveniently situated for the harbour, waterside restaurants and shops. With its own main front door entrance and finished to a very high standard using finest materials that include Farrow & Ball paints and Annie Sloane finish in the kitchen. The MAGNIFICENT SITTING ROOM features a fine period marble fireplace with rare Ashburton marble inlays in the mantelpiece carving. Plasterwork to the ceilings is exquisite with a carefully sourced ceiling rose that also features the grape sconces as detailed in the cornice work. The reception hall includes all the original panelled doors, with door pediments and the double door opening leading to the kitchen/breakfast room is also pedimented. A large south west facing SUN TERRACE leads directly from the sitting room French window.

OWNERS INSIGHT

"This has been our home for the past six very happy years. Only our decision to move closer to our daughter in Surrey has resulted in our lovely apartment being offered for sale at this time. We will surely and sadly miss the close walking proximity of the Wellswood village shops, the beachfront at Meadfoot, Torquay harbour, the local theatres and numerous restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Terracina is a professionally managed community with a lovely group of neighbours. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time here and met many new friends. It is always peaceful and being able to spend so much outdoor time on our large terrace with its beautiful uninterrupted views across to the Warberries and beyond has been a most pleasurable experience."

STEP INSIDE

Original panelled timber front door leads to the ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with linoleum flooring, shelving and shoe cupboard. Original panelled inner door with stained glass and etched glass panels opens to the delightful RECEPTION HALL with cornice work to ceiling, dado rail detailing and top storage cupboard. Cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer unit. Boxed radiator. The SITTING ROOM is a lovely room of elegant proportions, typical of the Victorian period, featuring a magnificent marble fireplace with a cast iron full depth glass fronted gas fire. Two Boxed radiators, ornamental plaster cornice work to ceiling and matching ceiling rose for housing a chandelier. Dado rail detailing, Harlech White Smoked oak floorboards and deep walk-in bay window from where a French window opens to the PRIVATE SUN TERRACE. A feature of the room is the double glazed doors with Grecian door pediment leading through to the KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, fitted with units finished in the Annie Sloan paintwork giving a period and very subtle design effect to these cupboards and Aga style tiles in cream with green grouting. Work surfaces in solid hardwood with a varnish seal finish with two inset deep stainless steel sinks. Neff four ring gas hob in stainless steel with matching Neff electric double oven and grill with cooker hood above, Electra fridge/freezer, Beko washer/dryer and Bosch dishwasher. Lofty ceiling height with ornamental cornice work and deep bay boxed seat radiator, window with pleasant views over the wooded Warberries and the villas beyond. BEDROOM 1 is a lovely bright room, again with lofty ceiling height and ornamental cornice work. One complete wall has been designed to house a large wardrobe unit with quadruple doors and dressing mirrors incorporated. Boxed radiator, window looking towards Lower Erith Road and walk-in bay window. EN-SUITE with double shower, wash hand basin with twin cabinets beneath and WC. Stylish panel board walling, mirror with demister, heated towel rail and extractor fan. BEDROOM 2 is a small double with window looking towards Lower Erith Road. Boiler in cupboard with louvre door and a deep storage wardrobe cupboard with further storage cupboard above. Boxed radiator. BATHROOM with suite of double ended free standing bath with shower fitting, wash hand basin in vanity unit with illuminated mirror over and WC. Fully tiled walls, heated towel rail and extractor fan. Water stop-cock and pressure control valve.

STEP OUTSIDE

A most pleasant aspect and of very generous proportions with surface covering of inter-locking wood tiles and decking board and period style balustrade detailing. LED strip and spotlighting, wall lights, two twin electric sockets, illuminated water feature, raised wooden planter, further planters and pots with large shrubs and two large wooden storage boxes. From this area a glimpse is enjoyed down towards the harbour area, sea front and across to the wooded Warberries. SINGLE GARAGE with up and over door, shelving, painted floor and lighting. External water tap and double electric socket. The garage has a 999 year lease from 1988.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Gas Central Heating with GlowWorm Energy 7 boiler (installed 2021) with Climapro2 wireless room thermostat with RF receiver. SKYQ - private satellite dish with connection to sitting room for TV. BT full fibre superfast broadband connection. Length of Lease - 199 years from 1988 Owners each have a share of the freehold. Service Charge - £84 per month, including Building Insurance. (Reviewed Annually) Ground Rent - £100 per annum (although not collected). Council Tax Band - C (Torbay Council).

DIRECTIONS

SAT NAV: TQ1 2PX. From the harbourside take the Babbacombe Road and after a quarter of a miler turn right into Lower Woodfield Road. Continue up the hill and turn first left into Lower Erith Road; Terracina is found a short distance along on the left hand side.

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.

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.

Parking - Garage