Marine Lodge Livermead Wheatridge Lane Torquay Devon 799,000 Freehold

Marine Lodge Livermead Wheatridge Lane Torquay Devon 799,000 Freehold

Marine Lodge Livermead Wheatridge Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 6RB 799,000 With panoramic and far reaching views, Marine Lodge is an imposing detached home of Edwardian origins, with versatile space for extended family living Conservatory entrance Family sitting room Entrance vestibule Entrance hall Sitting room Bedroom (5) Dining room Kitchen Rear vestibule Utility room Basement 2 cloakrooms Bathroom 4 first floor bedrooms En-suite shower room Shower room Garage Gardens FOR SALE FREEHOLD With outstanding panoramic views capturing the sea and surrounding area, Marine Lodge is an imposing detached home of Edwardian origins, its accommodation having versatile space ideal for extended family living. The property is surrounded by its mature gardens, with areas for relaxation and enjoyment of outdoor living including mature fruit trees, lawns and a profusion of shrubs and plants. A delightful conservatory offers entrance to the property, capturing the views looking to the sea, with the ground floor having a formal sitting room, family sitting room, bedroom five, bathroom and dining room opening to the kitchen. The first floor accommodation has four bedrooms, en-suite shower room and separate shower room. Stairs from the dining room descend to the basement level which has ample storage and gives access to the garage. The property is approached across a driveway from Wheatridge Lane, with right of way access to its individual entrance. To the front of the garage is an area for parking, with steps rising to the entrance. Situated just off the sea front promenade, Wheatridge Lane is an established residential address with distinctive character properties. The location is well placed for both Paignton and Torquay, with the shops at Preston within easy reach and the beach at Hollicombe close by. Local schooling (subject to catchment ruling) is in the neighbourhood, the location is also well placed for the woodland and valley walks of Cockington and for Torquay station. For enjoyment of seaside living, Torquay has clean beaches, sheltered sailing waters and outstanding coastal scenery. Opportunities exist for sporting and leisure activities, shopping and dining, excellent schooling and hospital care. A direct rail service operates from Torquay to London Paddington, joining with the inter-city rail network at Newton Abbot. The South Devon Highway, bypassing the village of Kingskerswell, has improved journey time to Exeter and the M5 motorway. Large double glazed CONSERVATORY ENTRANCE with low wall and quarry tiled floor, far reaching views capturing a wide panorama of the hillsides of the town and surrounding coastline continuing across the bay in a southerly direction towards Berry Head. Feature productive white grape vine. FAMILY SITTING ROOM Double glazed window to the side garden. Original 1930 s fireplace, mirror over (suitable for electric fire only). Fitted bookshelves. Egg and dart coved ceiling. Doors into the conservatory. Radiator. Archway from conservatory to ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Leaded light windows, cupboard with louvered doors housing the trip switch fuse box. Georgian style door, side panels, into ENTRANCE HALL Dado and picture rails. Radiator. VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Folding Georgian style doors into SITTING ROOM Double glazed windows taking in panoramic views over the surrounding area returning to Torquay with its surrounding hillsides and coastline, bay window (non double glazed) with views across Tor Bay towards Roundham Head and Broadsands. Original wooden fireplace, marble inset and hearth, suitable for coal effect gas fire, arched recesses to either side with mirror backing and glass shelves, spotlight. Egg and dart coved ceiling. Radiator. BEDROOM (5) Bay window with views looking over the garden, the hillsides of the town, the coastline and open sea to the distant horizon. Vanity top with wash basin, splashback, mirror and strip light. Blocked of fire surround with tiled back and hearth, suitable for an electric fire only. Picture rail. DINING ROOM Double glazed square bay window with views over the gardens, surrounding area, hillsides of the town, coastline and sea. Feature oval shaped window. Original fireplace, tiled hearth, gas log effect stove. Radiator. Stairs to the basement. Opening to: KITCHEN Double glazed window overlooking the garden. Work tops on two sides extending to a peninsular breakfast bar, solid wood fronted units beneath and over, tiled surrounds. Split level electric oven, Panasonic microwave over, cupboards to the side, recess with four ring gas hob, tiled surrounds, extractor hood over. Inset composite one and a half bowl single drainer sink, mixer tap, plumbing for a dishwasher. Pantry cupboard with shelves and space for fridge/freezer. Radiator. Door to: REAR VESTIBULE Door to garden. UTILITY ROOM Window (non double glazed). Plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer. Shelving. From the dining room door with original stained glass leaded light window opens to stairs descending to the BASEMENT with good head height. Windows to the stairs with obscure glass. WC with high cistern. ROOM with light. Door to void housing the wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. Folding door to the garage. INNER HALL Dado rail. Understairs cupboard with shelves and light. Radiator. Staircase with handrail and spindles rises to the first floor. CLOAKROOM Window (non double glazed), obscure glass. Part tiled walls. Low level WC. BATHROOM Window (non double glazed), obscure glass. Vitrolite panelled walls. Panelled bath, handles, mixer tap/shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, vitrolite backing, cupboard over with mirrored door, bidet. Fan heater. Chrome plumbed towel rail. Half landing with CLOAKROOM Velux window. Close coupled WC, washbasin, tiled surrounds. Staircase continues to the first floor landing. Velux window. BEDROOM (1) Double glazed square bay window taking in the views over the surrounding area towards Abbey Sands, the Marina, Velux window with views towards Roundham and Broadsands. Two double cupboards giving access to eaves storage. Built-in wardrobe. Linen cupboard housing the floor standing factory lagged cylinder, shelves. Radiator. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Velux window. Tiled shower cubicle, glass door, plumbed shower unit, vanity unit with wash basin, cupboards beneath, mirror and spotlight over, shaver socket, close coupled WC. Door giving access to eaves storage. Radiator. BEDROOM (2) Double glazed window with views across Tor Bay looking to Goodrington, Broadsands and the surrounding area. Two exposed beams. Fitted double wardrobe. Vanity unit with wash basin, cupboards beneath, tiled surrounds, mirror and strip light. Radiator. SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled shower cubicle, folding glass door, plumbed shower unit. BEDROOM (3) Double glazed window looking across Tor Bay to Broadsands and Brixham. Three cupboards giving access to the eaves. Vanity unit with wash basin, cupboards beneath, tiled surrounds, mirror and strip light. Radiator. BEDROOM (4) Double glazed window overlooking the garden, surrounding area, hillsides of the town and coastline, double glazed window overlooking the garden. Two cupboards giving access to the eaves. Cupboard with shelves and half hanging. Radiator. OUTSIDE A driveway from Wheatridge Lane leads to two properties, Marine Lodge being the first drive to the right (the drive continues to the adjacent property) opening to a driveway leading to the GARAGE Single up and over door, two windows, light. Pedestrian door to the garden. A pedestrian gate opens to the garden with steps rising to the conservatory entrance. The property sits on a large plot with mature apple trees, crazy paved paths, lawns, flower and shrub borders with retaining stone walls, bounded by walling and fencing. Aluminium framed greenhouse. Garden shed. SERVICES Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage are all connected, subject to the necessary authorities and regulations. Gas fired central heating with radiators. CURRENT PROPERTY TAX BAND F (Payable 2017/2018 2361.35). VIEWING By appointment with the Vendors Agents www.johncouch.co.uk

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Marine Lodge Wheatridge Lane Livermead Torquay Devon 799,000 43 Ilsham Road Wellswood Torquay Devon TQ1 2JG t: 01803 296500 e: mail@johncouch.co.uk www.johncouch.co.uk IMPORTANT - We would inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services, appliances and fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance only and illustration purposes only and may not be to scale. If there are any important matters likely to effect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.