Avila 2 Torwood Close Torquay Devon 625,000 Freehold
Avila 2 Torwood Close Torquay Devon TQ1 1EH 625,000 Designed to create a calm-zen style ambience, Avila offers the discerning purchaser the opportunity to acquire a unique and special home Entrance porch Entrance hall Conservatory Reception level accommodation Dual zone sitting area Kitchen/dining room Utility room 4 bedrooms, all en-suite Separate shower room Principal bedroom with dressing area Single garage Summer cabin Gardens FOR SALE FREEHOLD With gardens more likely to be found in a subtropical climate and a home designed to create a calm-zen style ambience, Avila offers the discerning purchaser the opportunity to acquire a unique and very special property. The accommodation is cleverly arranged over three floors, maximising the use of space, beautifully presented with creative decorative design. To the entrance level is an open plan entrance hallway leading to a conservatory opening to a sheltered courtyard, the hallway also gives access to the integral garage. A traditional staircase rises to the reception level, with a two zone sitting room, kitchen/dining room, bedroom with en-suite shower room and separate shower room. A feature oak staircase with oak and brushed nickel handrail rises to the top floor with the principal bedroom having a dressing room and en-suite bathroom, bedrooms two and three sharing a bathroom. The gardens incorporate delightful areas for relaxation and enjoyment of outdoor living, the garage provides secure parking with additional parking to the driveway. The property is within walking distance of Torquay harbourside and its lively waterfront with the Millennium bridge linking the north and south piers, the Living Coasts coastal zoo, Torquay Marina and access to the sea front promenade and beaches. It sits close to Torwood Gardens, one of the first parks in Torquay provided for public use, bounding the Babbacombe Road where can be found public transport links. Epitomising seaside living, Torquay is surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery, it has clean beaches and sheltered sailing waters. The town has a diverse range of retail opportunity and an ever improving dining culture with restaurants ranging from beach front cafes to restaurants for fine dining. Re-inforcing the infrastructure, Torquay has excellent schooling and hospital care, with communication links including a direct rail service to London Paddington joining with the inter-city network at Newton Abbot and the South Devon Highway, bypassing the village of Kingskerswell, improving journey time to Exeter and the M5 motorway. Wide ENTRANCE PORCH Hardwood doors, leaded light stained glass panels, side panels, into ENTRANCE HALL Coloured ceramic tiled. Two radiators in decorative covers. Cloaks cupboard with sliding door, hanging rail, shelf and light. Door to garage. CONSERVATORY of double glazed construction overlooking and opening to a quiet courtyard. Recess housing a small work surface with inset circular stainless steel sink, mixer tap, built-in fridge, two cupboards with power points. Radiator in decorative cover. RECEPTION LEVEL ACCOMMODATION From the entrance hall staircase rises to the reception level. Teak parquet flooring. Coved ceiling. VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
DUAL ZONE SITTING AREA with wide archway separating the two areas. Double glazed windows to the side garden, double glazed window to the entrance, double glazed sliding patio door, side panels, opening to the terrace with wrought iron balustrading, ceramic tiled floor. Built-in Cassette log burner, feature tiled wall, shelves to the side. Teak parquet flooring throughout. Radiator in decorative cover. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM (DINING ROOM) Triple glazed window overlooking the garden. Coved ceiling. Radiator in decorative cover. Teak parquet flooring. (KITCHEN) Triple glazed window to rear garden. Grey polished granite work tops extending to a peninsular breakfast bar, high gloss units beneath and over, two cupboards with opaque glass doors and illumination, ceramic tiled upstand, mosaic tiled surrounds. Twin under mounted stainless steel circular sinks, mixer tap. Integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher. Space for a range style gas cooker, stainless steel mosaic tiled backing, extractor hood with illumination. Karndean flooring. Stable door to the garden, cat flap. Door to: UTILITY ROOM Small high level window. Fully tiled walls. Polished granite work top, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, wall cupboards, glass shelves. Wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. Karndean flooring. BEDROOM (4) Double glazed window to the entrance. Floor to ceiling mirrored door wardrobes to one wall incorporating an entrainment centre, cupboards over, drawers beneath, hanging rail and shelf. Teak parquet flooring. Coved ceiling. Radiator. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Triple glazed window. Fully tiled walls. Shower cubicle, Mira electric shower, close coupled WC, vanity unit wash basin set in ceramic tiled top, cupboards beneath, shower socket. Inset ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Electrically heated towel rail. SHOWER ROOM Two triple glazed windows, obscure glass. Large corner shower cubicle, two semi circular doors, plumbed shower unit, pedestal wash basin, bevelled mirror over, close coupled WC. Wall mounted electrically heated towel rail. Linen cupboard housing the sealed cylinder, immersion heater, high pressure tank, shelves. Fully tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. Feature oak staircase with oak and brushed nickel handrail by Neville Johnson rises to the first floor landing. Velux window. BEDROOM (1) Double glazed window and door opening to a Juliette balcony with views over the garden looking towards Torwood Gardens, Velux window. Cathedral style ceiling, with spotlights. Radiator. Archway to DRESSING AREA fitted with hanging rails and shelves. Double glazed window, obscure glass. Radiator. Spotlights. EN-SUITE BATHROOM Velux window. Fully tiled walls. Corner spa bath, mixer tap/shower attachment, tiled surrounds, double shower cubicle, sliding glass door, plumbed shower unit, close coupled WC, pedestal wash baisn, mixer tap, mirror and shelf over, shaver socket. Recess suitable for television. Ceramic tiled floor. Inset ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Wall mounted ladder style towel rail. BEDROOM (2) Three Velux windows. Feature mono pitch ceiling. Built in wardrobe, chest of drawers to either side of the bed space. Radiator. Door to BATHROOM Fully tiled walls. Mono pitched ceiling, Velux window. Corner bath, mixer tap/shower attachment, folding glass shower screen, vanity unit with wash basin, tiled surrounds, tiled shelf beneath, mirror, shaver socket, WC with concealed cistern. Extractor fan. Ceramic tiled floor. Spiral electrically heated chrome towel rail. BEDROOM (3) Two Velux windows. Cupboard with shelves. Access to eaves storage. Radiator. Spotlight track. Door to bathroom. OUTSIDE The property is approached across a driveway providing parking leading to the integral SINGLE GARAGE To the side of the driveway is a gravelled garden planted with banana trees, palms and topiary plants. Accessed from the conservatory is a courtyard garden bounded by walling, with a further garden to the rear of the property planted with a profusion of shrubs including mature tree ferns. Steps adjacent to the kitchen rise to a paved terrace and SUMMER CABIN of wood construction, pitched roof and windows. Further wooden steps rise to a higher level of decking capturing views over the surrounding area. 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 2361.36) VIEWING By appointment with the Vendors Agents www.johncouch.co.uk
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