Thorns Shaldon
A substantial detached property situated in a unique coastal position with extraordinary views, set within approximately 20.25 acres including a private beach Thorns, Teignmouth Road, Shaldon, Devon, TQ1 4TP Shaldon 1 mile, Exeter 16 miles
Features: Ground Floor Entrance lobby Dining room Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room Boot room Sitting room Cloakroom Three double bedrooms Family bathroom Raised terrace Double garage Indoor swimming pool EPC rating: F First Floor Open plan sitting room/dining room Kitchen/breakfast room Two double bedrooms Laundry room Cloakroom Workshop/storage room Jack and Jill family bathroom EPC rating: F Private driveway Ample parking Landscaped gardens Greenhouse Woodland areas Beach and rocky foreshore Spectacular coastal views
Property Thorns is a substantial detached property which is currently divided into two apartments. The two bedroom apartment on the first floor has been beautifully refurbished to take advantage of the truly spectacular views, whilst the apartment on the ground floor is in need of updating but offers enormous potential. The current configuration of the property provides an opportunity for income via letting, or could also be used as accommodation for additional family members. Subject to the purchaser obtaining the relevant planning consents, the property could be converted into one residence to create a spectacular, substantial waterside property. The ground floor has two entrances: one into a spacious entrance hall and the other into a boot room with a staircase leading up to the first floor apartment. Each of the rooms is spacious, with the fabulous views taken advantage of from all angles. There are two reception rooms; a bright and spacious sitting room with glass sliding doors, and a dining room with a set of glass sliding doors leading to a raised terrace which looks out towards the gardens and coast. The large kitchen/breakfast room is at the heart of the ground floor, with an electric Aga, extractor fan and a kitchen island. A door from the kitchen leads to a separate utility room. Each of these rooms enjoy spectacular sea views. There are three double bedrooms on the ground floor, two with glass doors leading out to the raised terrace with superb sea views. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and a dressing room area. A family bathroom completes the ground floor. More incredible views can be enjoyed from the kitchen/breakfast room, accessed via double doors from the sitting room. The kitchen has an electric hob, oven and an integrated dishwasher. There are two fabulous windows within the roof which open out to create a balcony, cleverly designed to take full advantage of the vista. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor, one with a balcony window looking out to the sea. There is also a stylish Jack and Jill family bathroom with Velux windows looking out to the views. A cloakroom, laundry room and a very large workshop/storage room complete the first floor. Thorns has a double garage with a side door to a covered entrance providing easy access to the house. Another door leads directly into the pool room where there is a swimming pool measuring 24 x 12, heated by solar panels. A side door from the ground floor opens into a boot room with a staircase which leads to the first floor apartment. At the heart of the first floor is a very light and spacious open plan sitting room/dining room with large glass doors opening out to a Juliet balcony which enjoys exceptional views out towards the sea.
Outside Thorns is approached via a long private driveway, with electric gates at the entrance. The driveway sweeps down the hill towards the property, round the house to a forecourt outside the double garage which provides parking for a number of vehicles. The gardens and grounds measure approximately 20.25 acres and extend around the property providing a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The area in front of the house is mainly laid to lawn, with a number gravel pathways and raised beds with a wide variety of flora including colourful heathers and long grasses. There is a well-placed seating area, ideally situated for enjoying the spectacular sea views. The remaining land has been left as a natural habitat with acres of mature trees and shrubs, as well as areas of woodland, providing a haven for a variety of wildlife. The Beaches and Foreshore A pathway from the garden meanders through the grounds leading down to Cherryred Beach. From this pathway, outstanding views along the beautiful south Devon coastline can be enjoyed, reaching as far as Dorset. A short walk from Cherryred beach across some rocks leads to Smugglers Cove, which is a stretch of sand with references dating back to the early 17th century. Located approximately 40 yards up the lower cliffs is the footprint of the former Labrador Bay Hotel, which burned down in 1938. Location Thorns is located on the beautiful south Devon coast, approximately 1 mile from the popular village of Shaldon. The property occupies a truly unique and private location, overlooking the red sandstone cliffs and the sea, in a tucked away position sheltered from the prevailing south westerly wind. Shaldon village lies at the mouth of the River Teign and has an excellent range of facilities including a range of shops, a Post Office, chemist, doctors surgery, four churches, a selection of inns and Shaldon Primary school. Shaldon also has the smallest zoo in the South West, run by the Shaldon Wildlife Trust, set in an acre of natural woodland gardens nestling into the hillside above the village. The village has a sandy beach, moorings for boats and yachts in the estuary and a sailing club. There is an annual Regatta, attended by crews from all over Devon and Cornwall, as well as a passenger ferry from Shaldon over the river to Teignmouth. Teignmouth, approximately 2 miles away, offers a good variety of educational and recreational facilities, including a popular 18-hole golf course on the outskirts of the town. A good range of recreational, educational and cultural facilities can be found in the delightful town of Torquay, approximately 7 miles away, which has the highly regarded Torquay Grammar Schools for boys and girls and, of course, its marina. 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. Due to the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, the area benefits from a mild climate. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 16 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 and The Maynard School. The property is ideally situated for those who enjoy walking, with easy access to the South West Coast Path directly from the property. The South West Coast Path is England s longest waymarked long-distance footpath and a National Trail. It stretches for 630 miles (1,014 km), running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset.
Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Electric central heating. The property has the benefit of thermal and photovoltaic solar panels. Local Authority Torbay District Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DR. Tenure The majority of the property is freehold although the foreshore is held on a regulating lease from the Crown Estate. Further details can be provided by the vendor s agent. Rights of Way A neighbouring property has a right of way over part of the driveway. Directions From Exeter, take the A380 in the direction of Torquay. Take the B3192 towards Teignmouth and at the roundabout continue straight to follow the B3192. Continue for approximately Ground Ground Floor Floor 5 miles into the centre of Teignmouth. Turn right onto Bitton Park Road/A379 and continue on this road over the bridge crossing the river Teign to Shaldon. Continue on the A379/Teignmouth Road leading out of Shaldon through a series of S bends. The entrance to Thorns is found immediately after a sharp right bend, with a low stone wall and wrought iron railings. Viewings Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Strutt & Parker Floorplans for Thorns Main House internal area 4,914 sq ft (457 sq m) Garage & Carport internal area 904 sq ft (84 sq m) Pool House internal area 790 sq ft (73 sq m) For identification purposes only. Decking Decking Bedroom 3 3.57 x 3.21 11'9" x 10'6" Carport 8.45 x 4.33 Carport 27'9" x 14'2" 8.45 x 4.33 27'9" x 14'2" Garage 8.03 x 6.10 Garage 26'4" x 20'0" 8.03 x 6.10 26'4" x 20'0" Decking Decking Utility Kitchen/ Utility Breakfast Room Kitchen/ Hatch Bedroom 2 6.52 x 5.83 Breakfast Room Hatch Master Bedroom 4.09 x 3.31 Bedroom 2 21'5" x 19'2" 6.52 x 5.83 8.45 x 4.44 Master Bedroom 13'5" x 10'10" 4.09 x 3.31 21'5" x 19'2" 27'9" x 14'7" 8.45 x 4.44 13'5" x 10'10" Dining Room 27'9" x 14'7" 7.21 x 3.41 Dining RoomSitting Room Plant Room Decking 23'8" x 11'2" 7.21 x 3.41 7.64 x 4.82 Sitting Room Decking Plant Room 23'8" x 11'2" 25'1" x 15'10" 7.64 x 4.82 25'1" x 15'10" Utility Kitchen/ Breakfast Room Hatch Bedroom 2 6.52 x 5.83 Master Bedroom 4.09 x 3.31 21'5" x 19'2" Bedroom 3 8.45 x 4.44 13'5" x 10'10" 3.57 x 3.21 Bedroom 3 27'9" x 14'7" Dining Room 11'9" x 10'6" 3.57 x 3.21 7.21 x 3.41 Plant Room 11'9" x 10'6" Porch 23'8" x 11'2" Porch Ground Floor Porch Carport 8.45 x 4.33 27'9" x 14'2" Garage 8.03 x 6.10 26'4" x 20'0" Sitting Room 7.64 x 4.82 25'1" x 15'10" Master Bedroom 4.97 x 4.05 16'4" x 13'3" First First Floor Floor Bedroom 2 4.74 x 3.94 15'7" x 12'11" Hall Master Eaves BedroomStorage 4.97 x 4.05 16'4" x 13'3" First Floor Eaves Storage Tank Bedroom 2 4.74 x 3.94 15'7" x 12'11" Utility Hall 2.39 x 2.21 7'10" x 7'3" Tank Utility 2.39 x 2.21 7'10" x 7'3" Juliet Balcony Juliet Balcony Sitting Room/Dining Room 8.94 x 7.68 29'4" x 25'2" Work Space 9.95 x 4.96 32'8" x 16'3" Sitting Room/Dining Room 8.94 x 7.68 29'4" x 25'2" Cloak Room Work Space 9.95 x 4.96 32'8" x 16'3" Cloak Room N E E N E W S S N Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.92 x 4.77 W 19'5" x 15'8" Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.92 x 4.77 19'5" x 15'8" W S Swimming Pool 8.80 x 8.34 Swimming Pool 28'10" x 27'4" 8.80 x 8.34 28'10" x 27'4" Swimming Pool 8.80 x 8.34 28'10" x 27'4" The position & size The position The & position of doors, size of & doors, size windows, of doors, appliances windows, windows, appliances appliances and other and and features other features are are are approximate approximate only. only. ehouse. Unauthorised ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction reproduction prohibited. prohibited. Drawing Drawing ref. ref. dig/8339753/ss ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8339753/ss
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