5 Bed Detached House For Sale

Guide price: £599,000.
Semi-Detached Victorian Villa
Key features:Semi Detached Victorian Villa built in 1880 includes character features, solid marble fireplaces, high ceilings etc.Flexible accommodation with 5 bedrooms4 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms, separate toilet, kitchen/breakfast roomWalking distance to beach, sea front, harbour, town centre, shops, take-aways, restaurants, theatre, Torre Abbey. Walking distance to Torre and Torquay railway stationsClose to Cockington Primary & Junior School, Torre Primary & Junior School, and Torquay boys and girls grammar schools, and Torquay Academy.Walking distance to Torbay Hospital.Large lounge with floor to ceiling bay windows.Large, gated gravel drive with parking for numerous cars/boat etc. Flexible outside areas with good degree of privacyEnclosed rear garden laid to lawn, borders and decking, with further side gardenRoof completely re-tiled 2017.Damp proof tanking carried out in lower ground level.Mostly double glazed.Gas central heating
Property Description
Tenure:  Freehold
We are pleased to present this rare opportunity to purchase this spacious semi-detached Victorian Villa on Torquay’s English Riviera.
The property consists of: Ground floor: Porch, hallway, large lounge, dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room with utility area. 
Lower ground floor: 2 large rooms suitable for multiple use – currently double bedroom and playroom, plus storage cupboard and bathroom (offering the opportunity for independent accommodation). 
Upstairs: 4 double bedrooms; shower room with toilet; large family bathroom with corner shower & slipper bath; and separate toilet room (with loft access with storage). 
Outside: large driveway, front garden, side and rear garden with decking area. Mature shrubs and trees and low-maintenance beds. External water and electricity supply.
SituationThe property is situated in the popular Torre area of Torquay, Devon
Full Description:
PorchOriginal half wooden and obscure glazed front door leading to large entrance porch with high ceiling, cornices, and picture rails, with storage for coats/shoes etc. Original ornate half wooden and stained leaded glass patterned door leading to:
HallwayCeramic tiled hallway with high ceilings, decorative ornate cornices, and picture rails.  Obscure single glazed window to side. Radiator.  Half wooden and glazed patterned doors leading to living room, dining room, family room and onto kitchen.  Wooden turned balustraded stairway to upstairs and lower ground floor. Smoke alarm.
Living Room 20’ 06” x 14’ 04” (6.25m x 4.37m)Spacious airy room with feature original solid marble and cast-iron fireplace, high ceiling with decorative cornices, ceiling rose and picture rails. Floor to ceiling double glazed windows in large bay overlooking front garden and with high level of privacy. TV aerial point, original wooden flooring. 2 double radiators. Smoke alarm.
Dining Room 14’ 06” x 12’ 09” (4.42m x 3.89m)Spacious room for family dining with feature original solid marble and cast-iron fireplace, high ceiling, cornices, and picture rails. Double radiator. Floor to ceiling double glazed window overlooking front garden offering a high level of privacy. Original wooden flooring. Smoke alarm.
Family Room13’ 06” x 13’ 04” (4.11m x 4.06m)Spacious family room with double glazed window overlooking side garden. TV aerial point, telephone point, double radiator.  Laminate flooring.  Built in book/storage cupboards. Smoke alarm. Half glazed door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast/Utility14’ 03” x 11’ 02” (4.34m x 3.4m)Double glazed window overlooking side garden. Double radiator.  Utility area with space/plumbing for washing machine and separate tumbler drier.  Cupboards above.  Breakfast area. Fitted kitchen with base and wall units with lighting under. Integral dishwasher, fridge and freezer (included in sale).  Envoy range style gas/electric cooker (included in sale). Fitted hood/extractor fan (included in sale). Sink with 1.5 bowl, mixer tap and drainer. Rear high-level glazed window.  Large airing cupboard housing gas boiler and large water tank.  Vinyl flooring. Full-length double-glazed door to decking/al fresco dining/sitting area and rear enclosed garden.
First Floor LandingSplit landing. High level recently replaced double glazed window. Smoke alarm.The left landing rises three steps with wooden turned balustraded banisters and landing leading to:
Master Bedroom 15’ 10” x 14’ 04” (4.83m x 4.37m)Large spacious double bedroom with low-level to ceiling double glazed bay window overlooking front garden and driveway. Double radiators under. High ceilings, ornate cornices, and picture rails. TV aerial point. 
Family BathroomLarge spacious traditional Victorian black and white tiled bathroom with stained wooden flooring.  High ceilings, ornate cornices, and picture rails. Wooden panelled whitewashed walls. Claw footed slipper bath, separate Cotswold shower with overhead and lady shower. Toilet with original high-level cistern with pull chain, large washbasin.  Traditional Victorian style radiator and heated towel rail. 
Separate Toilet Toilet with low level cistern and washbasin. Obscure double-glazed window to rear garden. High ceiling and cornices. Access to loft. 
Bedroom 214’ 05” x 12’ 10” (4.39m x 3.91m)Large double bedroom with original feature cast-iron fireplace, high ceilings, ornate cornices, and picture rails. Double glazed window overlooking front garden. Double radiator. TV aerial point. Smoke alarm.
Right landing: Telephone point. Leading to:
Shower RoomCotswold traditional black and white tiled shower, washbasin and low-level toilet. Tiled floor.  Obscure double-glazed window to side garden. 
Bedroom 311’ 01” x 9’ 05” (3.38m x 2.87m)Average size double bedroom (currently used as an office).  Double glazed window overlooking side garden. Double radiator.
Bedroom 414’ 07” x 12’ 00” (4.44m x 3.66m)Large spacious double bedroom, with washbasin.  Double glazed window overlooking side garden. Double radiator. TV aerial point. 
Lower Ground FloorStairs lead down to hallway with double doored storage cupboard and under stairs storage. Laminate flooring throughout.  This accommodation has multiple uses and is perfect for multi-generational living with own bedroom lounge/kitchenette/bathroom or could be adapted to make separate flat with outside entrance (pending planning and building regulations), or separate office space for home working. 
BathroomTraditional black and white tiling to panelled bath with mixer shower over. Washbasin and low-level toilet (Saniflow system). Hatch to damp proofing tanking system. Double glazed (pvc) skylight and window ledge.  Recent laminate flooring.
Bedroom 514’ 05” x 11’ 06” (4.39m x 3.51m)Average size double bedroom.  Laminate flooring. Double glazed (pvc) skylight window to front garden.  Built in cupboard containing smart meter/fuses/water valve etc. Radiator. Smoke alarm.
Large lounge/office/playroom19’ 01” x 14’ 07” (5.82m x 4.44m)(Currently used as a playroom)Large spacious room suitable for many uses.  Slightly raised split level floor.  Radiator, TV aerial point. Double glazed (pvc) skylight window to side garden/drive with window ledge. Numerous ceiling recessed spotlights. 
Please note the maximum headroom throughout the lower ground floor is 6’.
OutsideIn addition to the large front gravelled drive there is a front garden (with potential to extend drive further) containing large magnolia tree on an island with attractive low maintenance shrubs/plants with a gravel pathway surrounding it leading from main drive.   In the corner of the drive is an optional seating area with rockery for capturing the summertime evening sunshine. The drive is enclosed by a Victorian stone wall with decorative stone raised beds and herbaceous border plants. 
A further seating area is located next to a large decorative fence with a gate leading to private side garden laid to gravel with a paved pathway to rear decking/garden with paved seating/alfresco dining area to the side.  There are two garden sheds and space for further seating/sun loungers and a trampoline. 
This leads to a slightly raised decking area currently with a garden swing and surrounded with wooden balustrading. To the left of this is a small step down to further decking with balustrading with further seating area together with an al-fresco dining area adjacent to kitchen door. Beyond the wooden balustrading is small step down to lawned garden enclosed by high fencing/hedging to one side and high Victorian walls to the rest. 
Please note the property does not have a garage. 
Council Tax Band E
Energy Performance Certificate E
Owners note:
We have owned and loved this beautiful home for 18 years and have brought up 6 children within this happy home. 
The house is very conveniently situated for nationwide travel with Torquay and Torre stations just a short walk away and no need to park. We have also loved being able to walk to the beach and many local facilities. The new South Devon Highway has also meant easy access to the M5 (approx. 20 mins).
We also love being able to swing into our gravelled drive with no parking problems and are very lucky to have one of the rare Victorian villas so close to the town and beach with a drive.  We have also been lucky to have lovely neighbours and a strong sense of safety and community. 
The size and the layout of Olivet has given lots of space and privacy for growing children and as they entered teenage years gave them a games room/space for friends/ own bathrooms etc. As they prepared for independence, they were able to use downstairs (with a fridge and kettle) to have their own ‘flat’. 
As our children have all left home, it is time for us to downsize to a smaller property and as such lots of the furniture / fixtures / lighting / mirrors / curtains / blinds could remain in situ by negotiation.  We shall be very sad to leave this house. 
 
 

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: E