Property description
DESCRIPTION This substantial Victorian residence is situated in one of Torquay's most desirable suburbs. Local shops and amenities, Torquay railway station and Torquay seafront promenade are all easily accessible. The beautifully presented property portrays an extensive range of Victorian features including original fireplaces, stripped pine internal doors, exposed timber floorboards, ceramic tiled entrance and traditional period staircase. The versatile accommodation benefits from three reception rooms, a useful basement room, 4/5 bedrooms and a fabulous kitchen/breakfast room, which is a particular feature of the property. In addition, there is a utility room, ground floor shower room/WC, first floor bathroom and a large sun terrace accessed via one of the bedrooms. Outside there are attractive lawned gardens to the front and rear, a timber built summerhouse to one side and a detached garage. Viewing highly recommended.
MAIN ENTRANCE Attractive UPVC panelled and decoratively double glazed main entrance door with window over and perspex and aluminium canopy over opening to:-
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Original Victorian tiled floor, dado rail, multi-glazed door with window over leading to:-
RECEPTION HALL A spacious area with period staircase to first floor, attractive balustrading, period style radiator, dado rail, telephone point, multi-glazed door to Dining Room, further door and stairway to Basement. Attractive stripped pine doors opening to principal rooms.
LOUNGE 14' 1" into bay x 13' 0" (4.29m x 3.96m) A spacious light and airy room with walk-in bay window, UPVC double glazing and attractive outlook to front garden, feature period fireplace with marble surround, cast iron inlay and grate, gas fire point, TV aerial point, radiator, picture rail, ornate coved ceiling, exposed timber flooring.
2ND RECEPTION ROOM/BEDROOM 5 13' 2" x 12' 4" (4.01m x 3.76m) UPVC double glazed window with outlook to side, attractive period fireplace with tiled inlay and cast iron grate, radiator.
DINING ROOM 13' 9" x 12' 1" (4.19m x 3.68m) A spacious family room with UPVC double glazed window to side, inglenook style fireplace with multi fuel burning stove, wood surround and mantle, built-in period storage cupboards with stripped pine panelled doors and shelving to either side of the fireplace, radiator, TV aerial point, exposed timber flooring. Multi-glazed door opening to:-
INNER LOBBY Radiator, recessed spotlights to ceiling, ceramic tiled floor extending to:-
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 10" x 13' 5" (4.52m x 4.09m) A large family room, being a particular feature of the property, with UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear aspects and attractive outlook to garden. Range of quality pine fronted fitments comprising base and drawer cupboards, laminate and wood edged work surfaces with tiled splashbacks. Inset stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, freestanding automatic dishwasher, inset four ring stainless steel gas hob with stainless steel canopy and extractor unit over, built-in eye level stainless steel double oven, space for fridge freezer. Matching range of wall cabinets with adjoining shelving, radiator, recessed spotlights to ceiling, TV aerial point, ceramic tiled floor. UPVC double glazed French doors leading out to garden.
UTILITY ROOM Purpose built room with ceramic tiling to walls and floor, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dryer, extractor fan.
SHOWER ROOM/WC UPVC obscure double glazed window, modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin with mirror, light and shaver unit over, shower cubicle with electric shower unit and extractor fan over, ceramic tiling to walls and floor, recessed spotlights to ceiling.
BASEMENT 18' 10" x 13' 2" (5.74m x 4.01m) A useful and versatile room, presently used for storage, radiator, telephone point, cupboard housing gas fired boiler servicing central heating and hot water system.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
MEZZANINE LANDING Attractive balustrading to banister, overhead UPVC double glazed window, period style radiator, dado rail, hatch to roof void, built-in storage cupboard, stripped pine and panelled doors opening to principal rooms.
BEDROOM 1 13' 6" into bay x 13' 3" (4.11m x 4.04m) A spacious light and airy room with walk-in bay window, UPVC double glazing and attractive outlook over front garden with sea glimpses, radiator, TV aerial point, picture rail.
BEDROOM 2 12' 6" x 12' 2" (3.81m x 3.71m) UPVC double glazed window with aspect to side, feature period fireplace with painted wood surround, cast iron inlay and grate, built-in period cupboard with shelving, radiator, TV aerial point, picture rail.
BEDROOM 3 9' 8" x 7' 0" (2.95m x 2.13m) A good size single bedroom, currently used as a dressing room, with UPVC double glazed window and outlook to side, radiator, picture rail.
BEDROOM 4 9' 0" x 8' 9" (2.74m x 2.67m) UPVC double glazed casement door leading out to Sun Terrace, original period fireplace with painted wood surround, cast iron inlay and grate, radiator, coved ceiling.
SUN TERRACE A large area with perspex and aluminium canopy over doorway, ideal for parties, surrounded by decorative railing with outlook towards Sherwell Valley and woodlands, external power points.
FAMILY BATHROOM Two UPVC obscure double glazed windows, white suite comprising corner bath with plumbed shower unit over, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, ceramic tiling to walls and floor, heated towel rail/radiator, wall mirror, access to roof void, extractor fan.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a pathway and steps leading down to an attractive lawned garden with rockery, flower and shrub borders and fruit trees. A pathway laid to loose stone with stepping stones leads to a small circular paved area, metal railing, walling and hedging to boundaries. Path and courtyard area to one side of the property, partly laid to brick paving with raised flower and shrub border, open lean-to housing timber built summerhouse and storage cupboard, outside light and power point. To the rear of the property the garden has again been attractively landscaped to a predominantly level lawned area with flower and shrub borders, fruit trees, stone walling and fencing to boundaries, cold water tap and outside electric lamp post. Paved path and steps lead down to a log store and detached garage with metal up and over door, light and power points, roof storage space, UPVC double glazed window, UPVC double glazed courtesy door opening to garden. Further gated access leading out to Ashfield Road.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact our Chelston Office on 01803 897321.
DIRECTIONS On entering Torquay, via Newton Road, continue some distance before turning right at the traffic lights next to Torre Station, into Avenue Road. Proceed to the next set of traffic lights and turn right into Old Mill Road. Continue under the bridge and between the parade of shops before turning right into Ashfield Road. A short distance along turn left into Marcombe Road where the property will be seen immediately to the right hand side.