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Retirement
Freehold
£490,000
4 bed detached house for sale
Windsor Road, Torquay TQ14 beds
3 baths
1 reception
EPC rating: D
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
C
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School 0.1 miles
- Warberry CofE Academy 0.2 miles
- Torquay - North Quay 0.9 miles
- Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon 1 mile
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Fine detached house
- Within A short stroll of warberry copse
- Wide open views over surrounding area to dartmoor in the distance
- Impressive open plan principal room
- 4 bedrooms
- Bathroom & separate shower room
- Utility & cloakroom
- Lower level garden & first floor terrace
- Garage & parking space
- EPC - D: 67
Wide views from Warberry Copse, across Torquay, around to Dartmoor in the distance are just one attribute of this fine detached house. Behind the descrete facade lies a deceptive home, arranged with the bedrooms at entrance level with the primary bedrooms opening to an extensive terrace maximising the southerly aspect. A striking family room at lower level features a warming log burner and expansive folding doors seamlessly joining the garden for exceptional relaxation and entertainment space.
Set toward the top of the prestigious Warberries hillside just a short saunter to the established copse, perfect for dog owners, and wide array of amenities at nearby Babbacombe being within a mile distance. Over the hill lies Wellswood, retaining a village ambience with well supported St Matthias Church, restaurants, pub, Post Office, Patisserie, and chemist. A selection of schools are equally accessible including Warberry, Babbacombe, and Ilsham primary’s, and The Spires College.
EPC Rating: D
Owners Insight
"We took on a challenge when we bought the property as a traditional three bedroom dated bungalow, but could see the potential. Plans were drawn, and the professional builders were brought in to excavate the garden level and extend to provide us with the home we envisaged. We spend a great deal of our time in the family room with either the log burner lit in the winter, or the doors wide open in the summer making the garden an extension to the space. We planned it so the kitchen bar worked as a relaxation or entertainment space whether inside, or outside enjoying the garden.
Now we have supposedly started retirement, we have taken a step back and felt it is a sensible time to downsize, although we do not wish to move from the location. Our family business is nearby, our granddaughter goes to school locally, and everything we could need is either within a reasonable walk or short drive."
Step Inside
An obscure double glazed entrance porch with glazed inner door opens to the reception hall. The property is arranged in a reverse level design with bedrooms on the entrance level. Bedrooms 1 & 2 are both spacious double rooms with French doors opening to the extensive terrace with glass and chrome balustrading, ecommanding wide views stretching from Warberry Copse, across Torquay to the Marldon hills, and around to Dartmoor in the distance. Bedroom 3 with bay window to the front, currently utilised as a home office/studio, and bedroom 4 utilised as a dressing room. Shower room with double shower with body spray and rain head, vanity unit and WC. Shaver point, heated towel rail, obscure side window and obscure glazed door to the side. Bathroom with suite of curved bath, vanity unit and WC. Obscure glazed window. Utility with provisions for washing machine and undercounter fridge, worktops, sink, provisions for cooker, Vaillant gas boiler, and window.
Step Downstairs
From the Reception Hall a staircase with oak and brushed steel balustrading descends to the impressive open plan principal living space with warming multi-fuel stove. A generous breakfast bar separates the Kitchen, comprehensively fitted with pale grey flush units and integrated appliances of traditional oven and combination oven, provisions for undercounter fridge and slimline dishwasher. A particular feature of this room being virtual full width tri-folding doors, sheltered by the overhang from the terrace above with recessed lighting and log storage at either end. Shower room with curved shower, vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail. Opposite the shower room is generous storage.
Step Outside
Directly outside the principal room is terracing, with gentle and wide stepped approach leading down to a lower lawn with mature fruit trees. Access down the side of the property with steps up to the entrance level terrace where the panoramic views are best enjoyed. To the front is a compact garden and driveway parking for one vehicle. To the back of the property is a garage with up and over door, personal door to the side and provisions in front for an additional vehicle.
Additional Information
Gas Central Heating
Double Glazing
Council Tax Band - C (Torbay Council)
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.
Parking - Garage
Parking - Off Road
Drive to the front and space in front of the garage.
Set toward the top of the prestigious Warberries hillside just a short saunter to the established copse, perfect for dog owners, and wide array of amenities at nearby Babbacombe being within a mile distance. Over the hill lies Wellswood, retaining a village ambience with well supported St Matthias Church, restaurants, pub, Post Office, Patisserie, and chemist. A selection of schools are equally accessible including Warberry, Babbacombe, and Ilsham primary’s, and The Spires College.
EPC Rating: D
Owners Insight
"We took on a challenge when we bought the property as a traditional three bedroom dated bungalow, but could see the potential. Plans were drawn, and the professional builders were brought in to excavate the garden level and extend to provide us with the home we envisaged. We spend a great deal of our time in the family room with either the log burner lit in the winter, or the doors wide open in the summer making the garden an extension to the space. We planned it so the kitchen bar worked as a relaxation or entertainment space whether inside, or outside enjoying the garden.
Now we have supposedly started retirement, we have taken a step back and felt it is a sensible time to downsize, although we do not wish to move from the location. Our family business is nearby, our granddaughter goes to school locally, and everything we could need is either within a reasonable walk or short drive."
Step Inside
An obscure double glazed entrance porch with glazed inner door opens to the reception hall. The property is arranged in a reverse level design with bedrooms on the entrance level. Bedrooms 1 & 2 are both spacious double rooms with French doors opening to the extensive terrace with glass and chrome balustrading, ecommanding wide views stretching from Warberry Copse, across Torquay to the Marldon hills, and around to Dartmoor in the distance. Bedroom 3 with bay window to the front, currently utilised as a home office/studio, and bedroom 4 utilised as a dressing room. Shower room with double shower with body spray and rain head, vanity unit and WC. Shaver point, heated towel rail, obscure side window and obscure glazed door to the side. Bathroom with suite of curved bath, vanity unit and WC. Obscure glazed window. Utility with provisions for washing machine and undercounter fridge, worktops, sink, provisions for cooker, Vaillant gas boiler, and window.
Step Downstairs
From the Reception Hall a staircase with oak and brushed steel balustrading descends to the impressive open plan principal living space with warming multi-fuel stove. A generous breakfast bar separates the Kitchen, comprehensively fitted with pale grey flush units and integrated appliances of traditional oven and combination oven, provisions for undercounter fridge and slimline dishwasher. A particular feature of this room being virtual full width tri-folding doors, sheltered by the overhang from the terrace above with recessed lighting and log storage at either end. Shower room with curved shower, vanity unit, WC and heated towel rail. Opposite the shower room is generous storage.
Step Outside
Directly outside the principal room is terracing, with gentle and wide stepped approach leading down to a lower lawn with mature fruit trees. Access down the side of the property with steps up to the entrance level terrace where the panoramic views are best enjoyed. To the front is a compact garden and driveway parking for one vehicle. To the back of the property is a garage with up and over door, personal door to the side and provisions in front for an additional vehicle.
Additional Information
Gas Central Heating
Double Glazing
Council Tax Band - C (Torbay Council)
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.
Parking - Garage
Parking - Off Road
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