Torquay

Set back from the road down a long drive, this MATURE SEMI DETACHED HOUSE stands on the hillside above Torquay's town commanding OPEN VIEWS across the surrounding area taking in Church and Town Hall spires, across Torquay toward the SEA AT TORBAY in the distance. The property has been a well loved home for our client circa 27 years, and although now requiring general modernisation presents a wonderful opportunity for the new owners to inject their own taste and style. The versatile accommodation affords a ground floor bedroom, and the largest bedroom combining two original rooms and easily reverted to provide four bedrooms.

Torquay's town centre lies at the base of the hill with vibrant harbourside and yacht marina beyond. Local amenities at Plainmoor with Lidl are equally accessible, with St Marychurch and Babbacombe beyond where comprehensive amenities can be found including Torquay's golf course and picturesque Babbacombe Downs with shingle beaches below accessed by the renowned funicular railway.

OWNER'S INSIGHT

"The Victorian's picked the best spots to build in Torquay, but this plot unexpectedly became available as an infill. For 27 years Summertime has been a great home, and I intended to be carried out in a box! However, having met a wonderful lady and moving together, the time has come to pass the house to new hands and let them put their own stamp into it. There is so much I will miss, but the sunny aspect, tucked away position and open views have all made my time here really enjoyable."

STEP INSIDE

A stepped approach rises to an obscure glazed front door opening to the RECEPTION HALL with understairs access to useful cellar storage. CLOAKROOM with window. The SITTING/DINING ROOM is a bright, spacious room with picture window overlooking the private garden and enjoying a beautiful view over the surrounding area to the spires of the Town Hall and St Mary Magdalene Church, with sea peeps towards Paignton Pier. Tiled fireplace. Obscure part glazed screen loosely partitions the dining room which enjoys a dual aspect. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is fitted with a range of units and work tops with sink. Spaces for cooker and fridge/freezer, larder cupboard, window and door looking into and opening to the glazed LOBBY with provision for washing machine and further door to the driveway. BEDROOM 3, currently utilised as a home office, with picture window to the front enjoying similar view to the sitting room and generous fitted wardrobes.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with airing cupboard housing the immersion cylinder. BEDROOM 1 is a generous room with a bright dual aspect, originally two rooms and the doorway remains in tact (currently providing shallow storage to the landing) allowing sub-division with relative ease to afford a four bedroom layout. Picture window to the front enjoying the finest views from the property over the surrounding area towards the sea at Tor Bay and further window to the rear. Access to generous eaves storage and fitted wardrobe. BEDROOM 2 with fitted wardrobe and picture window also enjoying the fine open views. BATHROOM with primrose yellow suite of panelled bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Fitted storage, cupboard housing the gas fired boiler, part tiled walls, shaver point and obscure glazed window.

STEP OUTSIDE

From Ash Hill Road a shared driveway leads down to 14b. Private driveway with parking for one vehicle and SINGLE GARAGE with remote controlled up and over door. There is shared vehicular and pedestrian access across the front of the property to neighbouring 14a for them to access their garage and parking. An arched gateway leads through to the garden with greenhouse to the side elevation and pathway leading around to the main garden. A Patio area adjoins the house, with pathway leading down to a lower lawn separated by a flower and shrub bed with part fenced and shrubbed boundaries. Opens views are enjoyed from here over the surrounding area taking in the church spires of Central Church, St Mary Magdalene, and Torquay's Town Hall.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HEATING - Gas central heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage are connected. COUNCIL TAX BAND - D (Torbay Council) £2,232.85 full amount payable for 2024/25. PLEASE NOTE: We understand a shared pedestrian right of way runs from the bottom of the shared driveway in front of the boundary of 14B to join public steps linking Ash Hill Road and St Marychurch Road, although the path is overgrown and unused.

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.

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.

DIRECTIONS

SAT NAV: TQ1 3HZ. WHAT3WORDS: penny.major.hiding. The drive leading down to 14B lies between 14 and 16 Ash Hill Road.

Parking - Garage