A Grade II Listed, first-floor apartment, with two-double bedrooms, estuary views and parking, in the seaside town of Teignmouth. Flat 5 Westbrook Avenue Teignmouth TQ14 9EL
PROPERTY TYPE First-floor apartment SIZE 1,058 sq ft LOCATION Town AGE Georgian (1714-1830) BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOM S 1 RECEP TION RO OMS 1 WARMTH Gas central heating in a nutshell Wonderful views Plenty of character Seaside town location Spacious living/dining room Two double bedrooms Luxurious bathroom Three Juliette balconies Communal gardens Allocated parking PARKING Allocated parking and visitors parking OUTSID E SPAC E Juliette balconies and communal gardens EPC RATING 39 COUNCIL TAX BAND B
the details Westbrook was one of the 'great houses' of West Teignmouth when it was developed as a resort in the late 18th Century. It was occupied by the builder William Bragg in 1811, with a Colonel Keating being the owner in 1854. Today Westbrook House is divided in to six apartments, still retaining many striking features in a "classical style with picturesque gothic details" (Listed Building notes). This particular apartment enjoys triple Juliette balconies offering westward views over Teignmouth estuary and over its own communal lawns. The impressive accommodation retains many original features which include 11 -foot ceiling height, decorative mouldings, deep skirting boards, original panel doors and a two marble feature fireplaces. Steps up from the parking level brings you into a communal entrance hall, stairs lead up to the first floor offers access to this apartment. The entrance hall has a wonderful oak door with inset gothic glazed and leaded style panel. The hallway is over 20 -ft long with a mirror at one end recessed into a sculptured inset and the original cornice work is still in place. The living/dining room is a visually stunning room, with 11 -foot ceilings, and twin French multi-pane doors opening out onto Juliette balconies. These double doors feature the original shutters and enjoy far reaching views across Teignmouth, the estuary and across t o Shaldon. The focal point of the room is a solid marble fireplace with a cast iron grate and a travertine tiled hearth. The original lightly restored ornate cornice and centre rose are still in place, as are the tall deep skirting boards. The two column radiators with are a modern adaptation of the Victorian era. This room has a beautiful feel, offering great light and elegant living accommodation. The kitchen is contemporary in style, with a large bay window offering good natural lighting. There's a range of fitted base and wall units with brushed stainless hardware, and fully integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. The oven is als o built in with an inset four-ring gas hob, with a matching extractor hood and light over. The work surfaces are granite effect, soft edge with splashbacks, there is also conce aled lighting, a lazy Susan cupboard and soft close doors and drawers. The sink unit is also stainless steel with a monobloc mixer tap with a retractable shower head and a nine -place integral wine rack completes the room. The master bedroom is a spacious double and has a set of twin French multi -pane doors opening out onto a Juliette balcony. The view here is stunning, and privacy is restored at night with the original shutters still in situ. The focal point is a marble fireplace that features a cast grate and a slate hearth. Original coving is in place, as are the deep, tall skirting boards, there's also a reproduction Victorian style column radiator with an independent thermostatic controller. The second bedroom also a double, with a triple width wardrobe included. The bathroom is luxurious in style, the bath is a freestanding modern contemporary ball and claw style, with central telephone style mixer taps and a hand shower attachment. The shower is oversized with a glass e nclosure and a fully plumbed in overhead shower within. There is also a Victorian style close coupled WC with a matching pedestal wash hand basin adjacent to it. There is an LED lit mirror with demister with a hands-free switch and a discretely located shaver point and the towel rail is ladder style, white enamelled to match the suite. Finally, a discrete double door opening gives way to a utility cupboard, housing a base and eye level cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine. The wall mounted Worcester combination boiler, still under warranty, is also recessed on one side, alongside a gas meter point, water meter and the central heating controller. The property has a gated entrance leading to a sweeping driveway up into the parking area. The property benefits from an allocated parking space with additional parking for guests and this wonderful apartment itself enjoys charming triple Juliette balconies that overlook the communal lawns, enjoying far reaching river views, across to Shaldon. Tenure: Leasehold, 994 years remaining. Freehold shared between leaseholders.
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bear in mind This wonderful apartment is located on the firstfloor, allowing far-reaching, elevated views across Teignmouth, the estuary and across to Shaldon.
the location Teignmouth has a great deal to offer, not least its superb sandy beach, award winning children s play area and the nearby golf courses. Water sport activities are well catered with two sailing clubs, deep water moorings and a diving school. This picturesque town has a Victorian Pier and new theatre and a wide selection of bars and restaurants, and well known shops and supermarkets including Waitrose and Morrisons. It also benefits from easy access to the A380, and the mainline railway station at Teignmouth and the International Airport at Exeter convenient facilities. Shopping Late night pint of milk: Tesco Express 0.1 mile Town centre: Teignmouth 0.5 mile Supermarket: Waitrose 0.7 mile Relaxing Beach: Teignmouth 0.8 mile Park: 0.8 miles Golf course: Teignmouth 1.7 miles Travel Bus stop: Bitton Park Road Train station: Teignmouth 0.6 mile Main travel link: A380 3.5 miles Airport: Exeter 18.9 miles Schools Our Lady St Patrick s Primary School: 0.5 mile Teignmouth Community College: 0.4 mi le Please check Google maps for exact distances and travel times. Property postcode: TQ14 9EL how to get there With the Teignmouth Office on the left, take the road (Orchard Gardens) out of town. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Exeter Road. Continue to follow this road, which in turn leads onto Bitton Park Road. Turn right onto Westbrook Avenue, where you will find the property.
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