4-bedroom detached house · TQ2 7EH
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GUIDE PRICE £500,000 - £525,000 This four-bedroom detached home is situated in the highly sought-after area of Shiphay, conveniently close to the Grammar Schools and Torbay Hospital.
Alongside its excellent location, this well-presented family property benefits from a garage, a modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a generous utility room, two reception rooms and a superb southerly facing rear garden.
Viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate everything this home has to offer.The AccommodationA spacious utility room with a side access door provides entry into the property and offers space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, with a further door leading into the kitchen.
The modern fitted kitchen is light and airy, featuring a range of matching wall and base units complemented by stylish work surfaces.
From here, a door opens into a large dining room, which in turn features French doors into the lounge, access to both the hallway and the Jack & Jill shower room, and a double-glazed door opening out to the side of the property.The living room is positioned at the rear of the house and is generous in size, providing an ideal space for family relaxation.
This room further benefits from attractive sliding doors opening onto the garden, allowing plenty of natural light to flow through.
From the hallway there is access to bedrooms one and two, the family bathroom, and stairs rising to the first floor.
The master bedroom is a well-proportioned double and enjoys access to the Jack & Jill shower room. Bedroom two is also a good-sized double, benefitting from windows to two aspects.
The family bathroom comprises a three-piece suite with a bath and shower over.On the first floor, a modest landing leads to the remaining two bedrooms.
The larger of these benefits from access to useful eaves storage.OutsideThe property occupies an excellent sized plot with particularly impressive rear gardens and a large driveway to the front providing parking for several vehicles, along with access to the garage.
The driveway allows ample turning space even with multiple cars parked and is set above road level with a grass bank border.The rear garden is a standout feature, notable for both its size and its favourable southerly aspect, allowing sunshine throughout the day.
A large granite sun terrace has been installed, offering plenty of space for outdoor furniture. There is also a good-sized heated swimming pool, surrounded by granite paving.
At the bottom of the garden sits a spacious office with power and lighting, suitable for a variety of uses including a gym or home workspace.LocationThis detached family home is positioned in a desirable area of Torquay, close to the Grammar Schools and Torbay Hospital.
A local bus service runs nearby, providing convenient access to a range of destinations, while Torre Train Station is approximately 0.7 miles away.
The popular country pub, The Devon Dumpling, is located on the next road and offers a welcoming atmosphere and lively social scene.
A nearby parade of shops and amenities includes a Co-op and post office.Torquay boasts a range of scenic landmarks and attractions such as the Princess Theatre, Kents Cavern and the Model Village.
Numerous beaches cater for both relaxation and water sports enthusiasts, with annual power boat racing events also taking place.
The South Devon Highway provides improved access to the A38, with Exeter and its cathedral city reachable in approximately 30 minutes.
Utility room/ Porch 10' 2'' x 7' 6'' (3.10m x 2.28m) Side elevation double glazed door. Front elevation double glazed window. Roll top work surfaces. Plumbing for washing machine.
Wall mounted radiator. Wall units. Tiled floor. Kitchen/ Breakfast room 12' 3'' x 8' 9'' (3.73m x 2.66m) Fitted kitchen with wall and base units. Roll top work surfaces. Sink with drainer.
Wall mounted radiator. Fitted oven. Four ring hob. Cooker hood. Tiled floor. Side elevation double glazed window. Dishwasher.
Dining Room 18' 1'' x 11' 9'' (5.51m x 3.58m) Wall mounted radiator. Side elevation double glazed door.Picture rail. Coving. Gas fire with decorative surround.
Living Room 14' 1'' x 18' 4'' (4.29m x 5.58m) Rear elevation double glazed sliding doors to garden. Side elevation double glazed window. Living flame gas fire with backlit limestone surround.
Wall mounted radiator. Bedroom One 11' 8'' x 13' 4'' (3.55m x 4.06m) Rear elevation double glazed part bay window. Wall mounted radiator. Coving.
Jack & Jill en-suite shower room Open to both bedroom one and dining room. Shower cubicle with mains fed shower. Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Rear elevation double glazed frosted window.
Heated towel rail. Backlit mirror. Bedroom Two 10' 9'' x 11' 8'' (3.27m x 3.55m) Front and side elevation double glazed windows. Wall mounted radiator. Picture rail.
Bathroom Front elevation double glazed frosted window. Panelled bath with shower over. Wash hand basin. Low level WC. Tiling. Heated towel rail. Internal Hall Stairs to first floor.
Under stair storage cupboard. Bedroom Three 11' 2'' x 8' 1'' (3.40m x 2.46m) Side elevation double glazed skylight. eaves storage. Wall mounted radiator.
Bedroom Four 9' 8'' x 8' 1'' (2.94m x 2.46m) Rear elevation double glazed window. Wall mounted radiator. First Floor Landing Access to bedrooms three and four.
Front elevation double glazed window. Office 27' 0'' x 10' 9'' (8.22m x 3.27m) Double glazed windows and french doors. Power and lighting.
Garage 7' 7'' x 15' 9'' (2.31m x 4.80m) Up and over garage door. Power and lighting.
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