Thatcher Avenue, Torquay, Devon

A magnificent property built into the surrounding hillside offering over 4,600 sq. ft. of well-appointed accommodation across three levels, featuring spacious reception rooms and high-quality fittings throughout. Constructed in 2005 the property has been designed to maximize the exceptional views through an elevated position and large windows that also provide a wealth of natural light. The home enjoys seamless connections to the beautifully presented central courtyard and terraced garden. The property also provides versatile and accessible accommodation with a lift and a generous bedroom suite on the entrance level. Situated in a convenient location, Villa Nova offers picturesque sea views of Thatcher Point and across Torbay.

The elevated entrance level includes a welcoming atrium-style reception hall with bi-fold doors opening onto the courtyard garden and doors leading to the main reception rooms. These include a 23ft sitting room with panoramic windows taking in the sea views and sliding glass doors opening onto the courtyard, as well as a practical study. There is also a spacious dining room opening onto a south-facing balcony at the front and with access to the rear courtyard, also by sliding glass doors. Adjoining the dining room is a well-equipped kitchen with modern fitted units, integrated appliances and access to the balcony. On the entrance level, there is a generous double bedroom with extensive fitted storage and an en suite bathroom. A central turned staircase and a lift provide access to the lower ground level and the first floor. The lift is designed to accommodate one wheelchair user along with one additional occupant or several standing occupants at a time.

The lower level offers a guest bedroom en suite providing flexible accommodation with oppportunities for a variety of different uses including mutligenerational living or additional reception space.

The first floor has a further three en suite double bedrooms, with the front two bedrooms benefitting from magnificent coastal views.

At the front of the property, electric gates open onto a spacious driveway that provides access to the integrated double garage. Steps on one side lead to the main entrance, while the other side offers access to the central courtyard and rear garden. The Mediterranean style central paved courtyard, accessible from the reception hall, sitting room, dining room, study, and main bedroom, is an ideal space for al fresco dining. It is bordered by various shrubs, flowering perennials, and a timber-framed pergola. Further towards the rear, the beautifully maintained garden features an additional patio, terraced lawns, and meadows adorned with various border shrubs. At the highest point of the garden, a summerhouse/office and a shaded seating area offer a stunning vantage point to enjoy the surrounding views.

The property is set in a beautiful location with magnificent south-facing views out to sea, overlooking Thatcher Point and Thatcher Rock. Torquay has a marina and offers an excellent choice of shopping, supermarkets, leisure facilities and local amenities, including schools, with the outstanding-rated Torquay Girls and Boys’ Grammar Schools found in the town. Torquay’s mainline station provides direct services to Exeter, with some direct trains to London Paddington, and others connecting at Newton Abbot. Leisure activities include sailing and a variety of other water sports, walking, riding or cycling along the South West Coastal Path, which passes close by the property, and golf at Torquay Golf Course, which is just three miles away. Torbay, known as ‘the English Riviera’, has over 10 miles of coastline combining the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham and featuring a splendid mix of cliff tops, beaches and hidden coves. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 24 miles away, is the most thriving city in the South West. The city offers a wealth of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a variety of good shopping. Many primary and secondary schools can be found in Exeter including Exeter School.

Local Authority: Torbay Council
Council Tax: Band H
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage
Tenure: Freehold
Wayleaves and Easements: the property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not
Guide Price: £2,000,000