4 bedroom detached house for sale

Occupying one of the prime positions on the lower slopes of the Livermead hillside this fine DETACHED RESIDENCE provides a spacious FOUR BEDROOM home enjoying elevated views over the Livermead rooftops and beautiful sea & coastal views into Tor Bay, across to Torquay Harbour as well as to Berry Head.  The sizeable accommodation provides the versatility of an additional ground floor bedroom if required and is complemented with a terrace and balcony also benefitting from the lovely sea views.  The property stands back from the tree-lined road with a driveway providing parking for several vehicles and fronting the double garage.  To the rear there is a gently sloping lawn and patio.

The picturesque Cockington Country Park is a leisurely walk away, covering circa 460 acres of picturesque meadows, woodland and lakes. Torquay's sea front promenade is also found at the base of the hill, leading toward the flagship Torre Abbey Sands, harbour, and yacht marina in one direction, and Paignton sea front in the opposite direction. Torbay, as a cluster of neighbouring unique towns provides a wide range of leisure facilities including golf courses, theatres and host of sporting clubs to facilitate virtually every need.

OWNER INSIGHT

"Our parents enjoyed over 30 years of happiness in the house. As a family we would now love someone to bring their happiness to the house and make it their perfect home."

STEP INSIDE

CANOPY OPEN ENTRANCE PORCH with outside light and front door opening to the RECEPTION HALL with obscure glazed window to the side. The SITTING ROOM is a bright, triple aspect room with bow window to the front, two windows to the side and patio doors to the DECKED TERRACE. Feature fireplace with log effect electric fire. STUDY/BED 5 with window to the front. The KITCHEN is fitted with a range of cream high gloss fronted units and square edged work tops with inset sink unit. Rangemaster cooker with cooker hood over, Samsung fridge/freezer and Hoover dishwasher. Window overlooking the rear garden and enjoying beautiful sea and coastal views into Tor Bay. INNER HALL with UTILITY/CLOAKROOM off with window enjoying the sea views. DINING ROOM with courtesy door to the garage and large window overlooking the garden towards the sea at Tor Bay and the Marina, across to Brixham and Berry Head.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the GALLERIED LANDING with picture window to the front, hatch to loft space and airing cupboard housing the water cylinder. BEDROOM 1 with built-in wardrobes and door with side windows opening to the BALCONY with decked terracing and glazed balustrade enjoying spectacular sea and coastal views into Tor Bay to the marina and across to Brixham and Berry Head. EN-SUITE with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, extractor fan and obscure glazed window. BEDROOM 2 with window also having spectacular sea and coastal views. BEDROOM 3 with window to the front and BEDROOM 4 also enjoying the spectacular views. FAMILY BATHROOM with white suite of 'P' shaped bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, extractor fan and obscure glazed window.

UNDERHOUSE

GARDEN ROOM with power point, obscure glazed window and door. WORKSHOP with obscure glazed window and door to the garden, range of work tops with sink, floor standing Ideal Mexico gas boiler, power and lighting. Low level hatch giving access to crawling space beneath the sub floor of the property and a spiral staircase to the property (although currently blocked off).

STEP OUTSIDE

To the front is a gated pedestrian pathway and gated driveway gently sloping to the property and DOUBLE GARAGE with remote operated up and over door, power, lighting, cold water tap, electric meter and consumer unit. Immediately to the front of the house is a gently sloping lawned garden with mature shrub beds. To either side of the property sloping and stepped pathways lead to the rear garden, enclosed with gently sloping lawn and planted with a profusion of mature trees and shrubs. A paved patio immediately adjoins the house with steps rising to a composite decked terrace with glazed balustrading enjoying the sea views which is also accessed from the sitting room.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS: Sloping footpath & driveway with a couple of steps to the entrance. HEATING TYPE: Gas Central Heating. SERVICES: Mains electric, gas, water & drainage are connected. We are informed that there is Ultrafast Broadband available within the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with limited mobile signal from all providers (according to the Ofcom website). COUNCIL TAX BAND: G (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £3,721.41.

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.

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Garden

Lawned garden, patio, composite decked terrace and balcony.

Parking - Double garage

Parking - Driveway