Welcome to 24 Parkhurst Road, Torquay, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the TQ1 4EP area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built 1900-1929 and has a reported internal area of 206 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £611,000 and a rental potential of £3,972 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Nov 4, 2015. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"A mature DETACHED FAMILY HOME located in this popular tree lined road offering extended, well-proportioned accommodation close to the local primary and secondary schools, a short journey from Torquay?s renowned Grammar Schools and also conveniently located for both Mount Stuart and Torbay Hospitals with The Willows shopping centre approximately two miles away.
Approached over a driveway providing ample parking the house has been lovingly enhanced and extended by the present owners for their own occupation and offers versatile family accommodation retaining character features but with many contemporary touches. The addition of a Family/Garden Room opening onto the good size level lawned gardens completes the picture.
An early viewing is highly recommended by our firm to fully appreciate this desirable family home.
Ground Floor
Approach
A tarmac driveway with parking for several vehicles leads to PVCu double glazed doors opening to the:-
Conservaotry
12' 8" x 12' 8" (3.86m x 3.86m) - with PVCu double glazed windows to three elevations overlooking the level lawned garden and with views over the surrounding area. Ceramic tiled floor, double radiator, leaded double glazed fanlights and original front door with leaded glazed picture window and leaded light above opening to the:-
Reception Hall
Cornice work to ceiling, picture rail, varnished natural wooden floorboards, double radiator, telephone point and feature leaded light glass window to the front. Understairs storage cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer units.
Sitting Room
16' 10" into bay x 14' 2" (5.12m x 4.32m) - PVCu double glazed bay window overlooking the front garden with leaded colour glazed fanlights and two further PVCu double glazed windows to the side. Cornice work to ceiling, feature pine fire surround with cast iron inset and fitted coal effect gas fire, varnished natural wooden floorboards, high skirting boards and double radiator.
Dining Room
16' 4" x 12' 10" (4.98m x 3.92m) - Windows and door to the conservatory, cornice work to ceiling with decorative rose, double radiator, painted natural wooden floorboards and feature marble fire surround with cast iron and tiled inset.
Study
12' 6" x 7' 8" (3.81m x 2.33m) - PVCu double glazed door and side window overlooking the landscaped rear garden. Coved ceiling with inset spotlights, part wainscot panelling to walls, painted natural wooden floorboards and radiator.
Breakfast Room
14' 10" at max x 11' 10" (4.51m x 3.60m) - Wide double glazed door leading out to the rear garden with further PVCu double glazed window. Coved ceiling, wainscot panelling to walls, varnished wooden floorboards and double radiator.
Shower Room
Corner shower unit with chrome thermostatic shower control, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Linen cupboard with folding door housing the factory lagged hot water cylinder, timer control for heating and slat shelving over. Coved ceiling, ceramic tiled floor and obscure PVCu double glazed window.
From the Breakfast Room an opening leads through to the:-
Kitchen
17' 9" x 10' (5.40m x 3.05m) - Fitted with a range of cream fronted Shaker style units comprising base cupboards and drawers with black granite working surfaces and matching upstands over with inset ceramic Butler sink. Fitted four oven gas Aga with feature tiling behind and wooden mantel over. Wall mounted display shelves, inset ceiling spotlights, two double glazed Velux rooflights and PVCu double glazed window and door leading out to the rear garden.
Utility Room
Base cupboard and drawers, double wall cupboard, solid wood worktop with inset ceramic Butler sink, provisions for washing machine and tumble dryer and space for American style fridge/freezer. PVCu double glazed window to the side, circular PVCu high level window, two double glazed Velux rooflights and PVCu double glazed door leading out to the side garden.
Family/Garden Room
17' 5" x 8' 2" (5.32m x 2.49m) - Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and four double glazed Velux rooflights, oak stripped flooring, traditional style radiator and free standing wood burner. PVCu double glazed French doors leading out to the rear garden.
From the Reception Hall stairs with turned spindles and newel posts rises to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING with cornice work to ceiling, picture rails, radiator, telephone point and PVCu double glazed window with decorative leaded fanlights above giving elevated views over the surrounding area.
Bedroom 1
14' 10" x 14' 2" (4.51m x 4.31m) - PVCu double glazed window with coloured glazed fanlights enjoying open views over the surrounding area. Cornice work to ceiling, wainscot panelling to walls and double radiator.
Bedroom 2
13' 7" x 12' 11" (4.15m x 3.93m) - PVCu double glazed window to the front with leaded decorative fanlights above enjoying views over the surrounding area. Cornice work to ceiling, feature fire surround with decorative inset, radiator and pedestal wash hand basin.
Bedroom 3
12' 11" x 11' 11" at max (3.93m x 3.63m) - PVCu double glazed window overlooking the lawned rear garden. Cornice work to ceiling, wainscot panelling to walls and radiator.
Bedroom 4
10' 1" x 8' 11" (3.07m x 2.71m) - PVCu double glazed window to the rear overlooking the rear garden and surrounding area. Coved ceiling, hatch to roof space and radiator.
Bathroom
Victorian style suite with claw and ball bath with central mounted mixer taps/shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Wainscot panelling to walls, coved ceiling with inset spotlights, retro cast iron radiator, obscure PVCu double glazed window to the rear and further small PVCu double glazed window.
Garden
To the front is a level lawned garden with mature hedged boundaries and to the side of the property are arched double gates leading to an enclosed gravelled courtyard with the utility room beyond. To the rear of the property is a gravelled patio with dwarf brick wall leading to the level lawned garden with side shrub beds, mature fruit trees and bark covered veg/fruit garden. Cedarwood Greenhouse and Summerhouse, outside lighting and power points.
Gated Driveway
To the front of the property with parking for 4/5 vehicles.
Council Tax Band
'F' (Torbay Council).
Directions:
SAT NAV: TQ1 4EP. On leaving our office turn left and head down Manor Road. At the traffic lights turn right onto Westhill Road and follow until you reach bottom of the hill. At roundabout turn left and head along Teignmouth Road. On reaching the thatched cottages on right hand side turn right into Penny's Hill. Penny's Hill will blend into Cricketfield Road. Parkhurst Road is the second turning on the left. This property will be found on the right hand side of Parkhurst Road.
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Tax band F
903 sqm plot
