5 bedroom detached house for sale

OCEAN MARINE HOUSE is an exquisitely presented waterside home which inspires easy living with high-quality, designer fittings throughout, and substantial flexible accommodation arranged over 3 levels totalling 3270.7 sq.ft (303.9 sq.m). Externally, the spacious corner plot gardens at Ocean Marine House are enclosed by tall established hedging and feature 2 extensive terraces, both enjoying commanding views across the bay. There is ample parking at the property with a large, paved forecourt, a separate parking area ideal for a motorhome/boat/caravan and a double Garage.

LOCATION – Thatcher Avenue is a desirable and exclusive residential address in Torquay and is within a short walking distance of the Southwest Coastal Path, Thatcher Point, Meadfoot and Hopes Nose. Local amenities are nearby at Wellswood, a delightful and quiet area of Torquay providing a range of boutique shops, restaurants, post office, pub, and a primary school.
Torquay offers year-round leisure pursuits including sailing and water sports, tennis, bowls, golf and indoor activities such as gyms, squash and swimming at the English Riviera Centre. There are a wide choice of scenic walking and hiking locations in and around the area along the coastal paths, Cockington Country Park and further inland at Dartmoor National Park. Torbay has good travel links including the South Devon Highway bypass from Torquay providing direct access to the A380/M5. Exeter and Bristol Airports can be easily reached and provide an array of national and international flights. Torquay and Newton Abbot railway stations run regular services to major hubs such as Bristol, Oxford and London Paddington.

ENTRANCE LEVEL

The RK front door with fingerprint recognition opens to a spacious PORCH and porcelain tiled ENTRANCEWAY framing the panoramic sea views ahead. The upper level features a triple aspect LIVING ROOM with Gazco electric fireplace and stunning tiled surround and Juliet Balcony to admire the expansive sea view. The formal DINING ROOM leads onto the beautiful SUN TERRACE with full height glass balustrade. There is a large, exceptionally fitted KITCHEN featuring bi-folding doors on 2 aspects, providing further access to the SUN TERRACE to enjoy the magnificent sea views. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of quartz countertops with contemporary cupboard and pan-drawer units, a large central breakfast bar, ideal for informal family dining and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with top of the line appliances with 2 Neff slide and hide ovens, integrated microwave, warming drawer and a 5-burner gas hob with wok burner for exceptional cooking capabilities. A separate UTILITY ROOM with access to the garden provides a highly functional space with ample storage, perfect for families and 4-legged friends!

LOWER LEVEL

The lower level is accessed by a staircase with striking glass balustrade and inset lighting detail, to 4 very generously sized and individually designed bedrooms, and 3 stunning bathrooms. All bedrooms enjoy access onto a second TERRACE spanning the length of the property, all with views out to sea, allowing you to have breakfast in bed in style! The substantial MASTER BEDROOM enjoys a dual aspect sliding doors, unique wall panelling and pendant lighting, and a dressing table area. The bedroom leads to a floor-to-ceiling Carrera marble tiled EN-SUITE with walk-in shower, vanity unit with LED mirror, and a large bath with WaterVue TV. BEDROOM 2 benefits from an Italian imported floating bedframe, individually designed headboard, pendant lighting and walk-in wardrobe. The striking EN-SUITE is fitted with a deluxe suite with floor-to-ceiling unique tiling, WaterVue T.V. and an extra-large floating vanity unit with sensor LED mirrors and ambient lighting. BEDROOM 3 and BEDROOM 4 are both spacious, modern rooms with tilt and slide doors to the TERRACE and access to a beautifully tiled SHOWER ROOM.

GARDEN LEVEL

The garden level accommodation is currently designed as a self-contained annex, perfect for private family living. This floor is currently laid out as an OPEN PLAN KITCHEN with access to the LIVING ROOM, BEDROOM and fully fitted BATHROOM. All rooms have patio doors with access into the private, peaceful garden with flower beds and decked area for outside dining. This versatile space also provides the opportunity for a variety of uses, for the new owners, such as a media room with gym or yoga studio as they wish.

GARDENS PARKING & GARAGE

The property boasts a CORNER PLOT POSITION and benefits from private, SOUTH FACING GARDENS enclosed by established tall hedging and comprising extensive lawns with feature coastal stairway, low maintenance gravelled beds and attractive planting throughout. The WRAPAROUND SUN TERRACE and TERRACE are magnificent features of the property, both enjoying some of the finest coastal views across Torbay and incredible sunsets. The terraces provide the perfect space for al-fresco dining, entertaining and relaxing to the sound of birdsong and the sea on a still evening. Ocean Marine House offers ample parking, with a paved FORECOURT to the front with space for several vehicles, plus a separate TARMAC PARKING AREA to the side, ideal for a motorhome/campervan or boat. The DOUBLE GARAGE with Hormann door benefits from a personal door into the main property, so could be converted to provide additional living space if required (subject to the usual permissions).