Property description
DESCRIPTION This magnificent period Villa is situated within one of Torquay's most desirable areas and is conveniently placed within a short walk of Walnut Road's parade of shops with its Post Office and supermarket. The picturesque village of Cockington, Torquay seafront promenade and railway station are also easily accessible. The property exudes character and is highlighted by the grandeur of high ceilings, mezzanine stairway and spacious room dimensions. The basement apartment offers further accommodation and provides an income for the present owner. Outside there is a larger than average garage, additional parking to brick paved driveway and attractive gardens. Internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate this extensive family home.
MAIN ENTRANCE Original solid timber panelled door and locking mechanism opening to:-
VESTIBULE Dado rail, picture light, ornate coved ceiling, original ceramic tiled floor. Timber panelled and obscure glazed door with matching side panels to either side opening to:-
RECEPTION HALL Stairway to first floor with attractive balustrading, two radiators, dado rail, ornate coved ceiling. Open plan to:-
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 21' 2" x 14' 3" narrowing to 13'5" (6.45m x 4.34m) A spacious family room with two sash windows to side and front aspects. Modern range of fitments comprising base and drawer cupboards with rolled edge work surfaces extending to breakfast bar and tiled splashbacks, inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic dishwasher. Freestanding five burner range with double oven and stainless steel canopy and filter hood over, matching wall cupboards, space for fridge freezer, wood effect laminate floor extending to breakfast area with two radiators, picture light, ornate coved ceilings. Door to:-
INNER HALLWAY Radiator, door to Reception Hall, wood effect laminate floor extending to Utility Room. Door and stairway to:-
CELLAR/WORKSHOPAREA Freestanding gas fired boiler servicing domestic hot water and central heating system for main building, electric and power points.
UTILITY ROOM 9' 10" x 8' 1" (3m x 2.46m) Sash window to side aspect, further UPVC double glazed window to front. Matching base and wall cupboards with rolled edge work surfaces, inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer. UPVC obscure double glazed door leading out to garden.
CLOAKROOM/WC Obscure glazed sash window, modern white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin with tiled splashback and wall mirror, wood effect laminate floor.
LOUNGE 18' 8" into bay x 13' 2" (5.69m x 4.01m) A spacious light and airy family room with sash windows extending floor to ceiling and open outlook to rear garden with distant sea glimpses, two radiators, feature open fireplace with marble inlay, hearth, decorative surround and mantelpiece, dado rail, two picture lights, picture rail, ornate coved ceiling. Door to:-
CONSERVATORY 19' 0" x 11' 0" narrowing to 6'0" (5.79m x 3.35m) An attractive day room with bay window and open outlook to rear garden, further windows to side. UPVC obscure double glazed door leading out to garden, further door opening to walk-in storage cupboard. French doors leading out to timber decked balcony.
DINING ROOM 14' 9" narrowing to 12'9" x 15' 10" (4.5m x 4.83m) A spacious light and airy family room, two radiators, dado rail, picture rail, ornate coved ceiling. French doors to:-
OFFICE/STUDY 12' 2" x 7' 7" (3.71m x 2.31m) Sash window with outlook to side, radiator, picture rail.
MEZZANINE LANDING Attractive balustrading to banisters, radiator, picture rail, overhead leaded and decoratively glazed window, ornate coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 1 15' 0" into bay x 13' 2" (4.57m x 4.01m) A spacious light and airy room with walk-in bay and sash windows overlooking rear garden with distant sea view, two radiators, two wall light points, ornate coved ceiling. Door to:-
ENSUITE BATHROOM A spacious room with sash window and outlook to side, modern white suite comprising panelled bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment, low level WC, wash basin, shower cubicle with plumbed shower unit, part ceramic tiling to walls, ladder style heated towel rail, radiator, ornate coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 2 15' 11" x 12' 9" (4.85m x 3.89m) A spacious double bedroom with sash window overlooking the rear garden with sea view, radiator, picture rail, ornate coved ceiling.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Modern white suite comprising shower cubicle with electric shower unit, low level WC, wash basin, part ceramic tiling to walls.
BEDROOM 3 13' 5" x 10' 9" (4.09m x 3.28m) A spacious double bedroom with sash window and outlook to front, radiator, picture rail.
BEDROOM 4 9' 8" x 9' 3" (2.95m x 2.82m) A good size single bedroom with sash window to side, radiator, picture rail, access to loft space.
BATHROOM UPVC obscure double glazed window, modern white suite comprising corner bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback and mirrored door medicine cabinet, airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder, immersion heater and shelving, radiator.
LOWER LANDING Radiator.
BEDROOM 5 9' 11" x 8' 8" (3.02m x 2.64m) Sash window with outlook to front, radiator, picture rail.
SEPARATE WC Obscure glazed sash window, white low level WC.
BASEMENT APARTMENT External stairwell and independent access. Obscure glazed main entrance door opening to:-
RECEPTION HALL Radiator, wood effect laminate floor.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LOUNGE 17' 9" x 12' 11" narrowing to 9'8" (5.41m x 3.94m) Walk-in bay with windows to either side, central glazed door leading out to covered veranda and rear garden, radiator.
Kitchen Area:-
Modern fitments comprising base and drawer cupboards with rolled edge work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, matching wall cupboards, inset four ring gas hob and built-in electric oven, integrated filter hood over, wood effect laminate floor.
BEDROOM 1 14' 0" x 9' 8" (4.27m x 2.95m) A double bedroom with radiator, wood effect laminate floor. Sliding door opening to:-
UTILITY ROOM 9' 4" x 5' 0" (2.84m x 1.52m) Windows to side and rear, wood effect laminate floor, wall mounted gas fired boiler servicing domestic hot water and central heating system.
BEDROOM 2 13' 9" x 7' 8" (4.19m x 2.34m) A double bedroom with window, radiator, wood effect laminate floor.
BATHROOM Obscure glazed window, modern white suite comprising panelled bath with plumbed shower unit over, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, ceramic tiling to floor and walls, mirrored door medicine cabinet, radiator.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property, the property is accessed via an electronic gate opening to a brick paved driveway offering off road parking for several vehicles. There is an adjoining detached double garage with remote controlled up and over door, light, power points and part glazed door leading to driveway. Flowers and shrubs to borders, stone walling to boundaries, outside lighting. Steps lead to a kitchen garden area with outside tap. Further steps, with flowers and shrubs to borders, lead down to an attractive rear garden which is partly laid to paved patio with water feature and lighting. There is a further paved patio area with covered veranda, two outside taps and external power points. Steps and archway lead out to a large lawned area with timber built garden shed. Hedges, mature shrubs and ornamental trees to boundaries offer a good deal of privacy and seclusion.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact our Chelston Office on 01803 897321.
DIRECTIONS From Avenue Road turn at the traffic lights into Walnut Road. Proceed between the parade of shops and continue into St Matthews Road. At the next junction turn right into Herbert Road where the property will be seen a short distance along to the right hand side.
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