From the large terrace you can enjoy superb views over the beautiful Ilsham Valley with its adjoining woodland, through which many pathways meander making it ideal for dog walking or simply exploring and enjoying the beautiful countryside and wildlife. Set in a premier location between the sea and the local village amenities of Wellswood, this spacious mature detached house is set within landscaped gardens and benefits from a large living room with recently installed log burner, double garage and private swimming pool
| Situation And Description | Originally built in the 1930's 'Westfield' has been extended and brought up to date by the present owners. The windows are all double glazed and the gas central heating runs from a recently replaced condensing gas boiler. All the bedrooms have en-suite facilities and the very large games/family room already has plumbing installed in case a future owner should want to create a further bedroom suite here. The breakfast/kitchen is also well equipped having integrated appliances included within the high gloss fitted units. The design and decor of this lovely family home are very much in a Mediterranean style with the first floor accommodation being arranged around a central and most impressive galleried landing with adjoining arches and balustrading.
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| . | The house has been designed so as the principle rooms all enjoy great views over the beautiful Ilsham Valley with its adjoining woodland, through which many pathways meander making it ideal for dog walking or simply exploring and enjoying the beautiful countryside and wildlife. Mention should also be made of the heated swimming pool perfectly located beside the two principle reception rooms within its own private pool terrace which is an absolute sun trap during the summer months.
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| . | Being situated in one of Torquay's favourite roads Meadfoot Beach is only a few minutes walk away as are the shops and amenities of nearby Wellswood Village which include restaurants, hairdressers, supermarket, florists and a popular village inn. For a more comprehensive range of shops and facilities, Torquay town centre is only a short distance away by bus or car. Being part of the English Riviera there are sea front gardens and the beautiful esplanade. Restaurants and bars are located around the inner harbour whilst Torbay Marina provides pontoon births for yachts and power boats. The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is also located in this area.
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| ACCOMMODATION | WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES
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| Entrance Hallway | Double hardwood doors open from the arched entrance porch and terrace. Central heating radiator. Impressive wide staircase rises to the galleried landing above. Double hardwood doors open to;
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| Sitting Room | 16'9\" x 13'9\" (5.1m x 4.2m). A lovely double aspect room with large windows overlooking both the pool terrace and entrance terrace. Arched display alcove. Central heating radiator. Further archway opens to;
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| Lounge | 29'10\" (9.1m) x 15'9\" (4.8m) narrowing to 12'10\" (3.9m) at the library end.. There is raised balustrading and a door opening from the bar room. This is a lovely bright and spacious triple aspect room with double glazed sliding door and adjoining picture window opening on to the front terrace. Four central heating radiators. Fitted wall lights. Arched display alcove. Circular fireplace fitted with living flame coal effect fire. The exposed hardwood floor compliments the panelled ceiling.
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| Dining Room | 16'1\" x 10'6\" (4.9m x 3.2m). Central heating radiator. Display niche. This room is open plan to;
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| Study/Office | 12'10\" x 9'6\" (3.91m x 2.9m). A versatile room with central heating radiator. Double glazed sliding door allowing access into the garden at the rear. Further window to side aspect. A further hardwood door opens to;
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| Utility/Cloakroom | 8'10\" x 6'3\" (2.7m x 1.9m). Fitted vanity unit with cupboards beneath basin. Close coupled WC. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor and part tiled walls.
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| Bar/Party Room | 15'9\" x 9'2\" (4.8m x 2.8m). Part panelled walls to dado compliment the beamed ceiling. Central heating radiator beneath double glazed windows to rear aspect. High level display shelf. Exposed timber floor. Fully fitted bar with pine counter. An archway gives access to Butlers pantry with sink and further shelving.
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| Breakfast/Kitchen | 13'9\" x 11'10\" (4.2m x 3.6m). Range of modern units with matching high gloss facings beneath working surface. Franke polycarbonate sink with vegetable tidy and mixer taps. Rangemaster cooker with five gas jets and two ovens. Matching extractor canopy over. Extensive range of matching fitted wall cabinets with concealed lighting beneath. Fitted family size refrigerator. The integrated appliances include dishwasher and further freezer. Balustrading around staircase which leads down to the lower ground floor bedroom suite and double glazed sliding door opens on to the wide entrance terrace from where panoramic views across the Ilsham Valley are enjoyed.
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| Galleried Landing | Approached from the hallway below by impressive wide staircase. There are numerous arches and archways together with delicately turned spindles to the balustrading. Central heating radiator. Built in cloaks cupboard. Panelled doors open to the bedroom suites.
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| Master Bedroom |
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| Bedroom One | 16'9\" x 14'1\" (5.1m x 4.3m). A beautifully fitted bedroom having double glazed sliding doors opening on to the adjoining balcony and enjoying panoramic views across the wooded Ilsham Valley. Central heating radiator. Extensive range of fitted wardrobe cupboards with further high level cupboards over bed head recess. A panelled door opens to;
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| En-suite Bathroom | 9'6\" x 8'6\" (2.9m x 2.6m). Double ended bath with mixer taps to one side. Corner cubicle with power shower. WC with concealed cistern. Twin table top circular wash basins inset into granite with mixer taps and illuminated wall mirrors over. Central heating radiator. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Display niche. Ceramic tiled floor. Fully tiled walls.
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| Bedroom Two | 13'1\" x 11'10\" (3.99m x 3.6m). Mirror fronted wardrobe cupboards with further high level cupboards over bed head recess. Central heating radiator. Views over the Illsham Valley are enjoyed through double glazed window and sliding door with Juliet balcony.
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| . | There is a built in cupboard in entrance lobby from where a panelled door opens to:-
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| En-Suite Shower Room | 7'10\" x 6'11\" (2.39m x 2.1m). Glazed double cubicle with fitted shower. Low level WC. Designer wash basin with mixer taps, cupboard beneath and illuminated wall mirror over. Designer heated towel rail. Double glazed window. Fully tiled walls. Slate tiled floor.
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| Bedroom Three | 15'9\" x 9'6\" (4.8m x 2.9m). Central heating radiator beneath wide double glazed window which overlooks the landscaped garden to the rear. An archway gives access to a small dressing area with built in wardrobe cupboard. Panelled door opens to;
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| En-Suite Bathroom | 8'10\" (2.7m) x 5'7\" (1.7m) Plus recess. Low level WC. Pedestal wash basin. Panelled bath with period style mixer taps and hand held shower. Central heating radiator. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Part tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor.
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| Games/Family Room | 29'6\" (9.0m) x 15'5\" (4.7m) narrowing to 12'6\" (3.8m) at one end. where the panelled door opens from the landing. This very large and versatile room already has plumbing installed for an en-suite shower room and hence could be utilised as a fifth bedroom. There are double glazed sliding patio doors to both front and rear elevations, both having Juliet balconies and further part glazed door opens on to the adjoining balcony. A wonderful panoramic outlook is enjoyed over the pool terrace below and on over the front garden to the Ilsham Valley.
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| Lower Ground Floor Bedroom Suite |
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| Hallway | Approached from the kitchen/breakfast room above by a turning staircase. There are two built in cupboards, one housing the meters and safety circuit breakers. Central heating radiator. Doors on either side open to the fourth bedroom and shower room. Access to a large under floor storage area beside the staircase.
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| Bedroom Four | 10'10\" x 12'10\" (3.3m x 3.91m). Double central heating radiator. Fitted shelves. Double glazed sliding patio doors open on to the suites own sun deck positioned at the front of the house with wrought iron gates opening to the driveway and further secluded sun deck. Shower Room: Tiled cubicle with shower. Low level WC. Built in cupboard and large boiler cupboard housing the recently replaced condensing gas boiler for central heating and hot water in the house.
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| Outside |
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| Double Garage | 19'4\" x 16'1\" (5.9m x 4.9m). Positioned at the front of the property. Electric power and light are connected. In addition to the personal door at one side an up and over door opens on to the tarmacadam driveway which provides additional parking and turning areas and sweeps up from the entrance with remote controlled electric gates opening from the road. There is also an intercom and CCTV security system.
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| . | The well established landscaped gardens to both front and rear have been designed with ease of maintenance in mind being mainly laid to lawn with established shrubs, flower borders and some Torbay palms. The high hedge at the front provides a good degree of privacy and there is also outside lighting and a garden shed. The heated swimming pool with its adjoining pool room is located on the Southern side of the house making it an absolute sun trap. It has its own paved terrace in a Spanish style with direct access from the adjoining lounge.
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| Services | All Mains Services.
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| Distances | Torquay Town Centre - 1.8 miles. Paignton - 5.0 miles. Newton Abbot - 8.2 miles. Exeter 24.0 miles. Plymouth 33.0 miles.
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