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"The Lodge is a gracious and unique detached family home situated in the heart of affluent Wellswood. Originally part of Wellswood Hall, a family estate built during the Victorian era, 'The Lodge' is designated as being a key building as shown on 'The Warberries' conservation area map of historic buildings (1975).?+? Impressive Beamed Storm Porch ?+? Large Reception Hallway   ?+? Cloakroom ?+? Study   ?+? Panelled Drawing Room   ?+? Dining Room   ?+? Breakfast Kitchen ?+? Five Bedrooms (Three En Suite and Master with Dressing Room) ?+? Family Bathroom   ?+? Mature Garden with Swimming Pool

Situation and Description This imposing and attractive detached house of interesting architectural design with part slate hung elevations is set back from the Babbacombe Road at Wellswood behind substantial automated gates that open onto a large gravelled driveway. Both stone and timber have been used to great effect throughout this spacious home which has been in the same family for some 30 years and mention should also be made of the recently installed kitchen with its high gloss white furniture and blue four oven Aga cooker of family size proportions. The central heating operates from a recently installed gas boiler. The beautiful gardens have been planted with a profusion of trees and shrubs including a magnificent magnolia and the large swimming pool to the rear with adjoining terraces makes for an ideal place to relax and entertain.

. The local amenities of Wellswood village which include bistro's, restaurants, local shops and a public house are literally just across the road as is the local school. Torquay town centre, harbour side and marina are only minutes away as is the nearby local beach at Meadfoot.

. THE ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:

Entrance Porch Exposed stone walls and beamed ceiling. Impressive heavy studded front door opening to:-

Reception Hallway:17'1" (5.2m) x 13'9" (4.2m) Widening to 20'8" (6.3m) At one end. Where the front door opens from the porch. This elegant and particularly spacious reception area is open plan to the study which is on the other side of the central marble fireplace and chimney breast which creates a great focal point being fitted with a cosy living flame coal effect gas fire. Double doors open to the breakfast kitchen and double French doors open to the adjoining covered verandah. A turning staircase rises to the landing above.

Cloakroom: Low level WC. Leaded windows to two aspects. Coat hooks.

Study:19' (5.8m) x 9'6" (2.9m) plus the depth of wide bow window. with leaded lights. Further leaded windows to both front and rear aspects. Part glazed double doors with leaded lights open to the adjoining covered verandah.

Drawing Room:21'8" x 13'5" (6.6m x 4.1m). A lovely panelled room with large archec windows overlooking the garden and lawns and with open Portland stone fireplace. Fitted bookshelves. Fitted dresser in recess having concealed lighting over. Adjoining built in china cupboard. A further panelled door opens to:-

Dining Room:21'4" x 13'1" (6.5m x 3.99m). Positioned at the far end of the house this room enjoys a double aspect with glazed doors to both front and rear elevations having small panes. This room also has an attractive ceiling frieze in a period style with matching ceiling rose.

Breakfast Kitchen:21'4" x 12'2" (6.5m x 3.7m). Range of recently installed modern units all having high gloss white facings together with matching wall cabinets with concealed lighting beneath. Large porcelain double sink with mixer tap and with drawers beneath. Gas fired Aga cooking range in blue with four ovens and twin hotplates. High capacity extractor canopy over. Further built in cupboard with stable door. Windows overlook the driveway and double doors open from the reception hallway and door to dining room.

First Floor Landing: Approached by the turning staircase having high level leaded windows over the half landing. Panel doors open to the various bedrooms and there is a large built in airing cupboard with slatted linen shelves.

Master Bedroom Suite:

Dressing/Sitting Room:16'1" x 13'9" (4.9m x 4.2m). Range of fitted wardrobe cupboards with sliding doors. Double doors with leaded lights open onto the adjoining enclosed balcony which overlooks the gardens and grounds. This room flows into a further dressing area with mirror fronted wardrobe cupboards and continues into:-

Bedroom One:10'10" x 13'9" (3.3m x 4.2m). Plus the depth of the bay window with leaded lights and superb bow window also with leaded lights and with deep display sill. Shower Room: WC with concealed cistern. Wash basin. Large tiled corner shower.

Bedroom Two:16'5" x 13'1" (5m x 3.99m). A window overlooks the garden and a panelled door opens to:- En Suite Bathroom with panelled bath having mixer taps and shower. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash basin. Window overlooking the driveway.

Bedroom Three:14'5" x 6'11" (4.4m x 2.1m). Window with leaded lights overlooking the driveway. Fitted wardrobe cupboards with mirrored doors. Access to Shower Room with corner cubicle having shower. Pedestal wash basin. Low level WC. Further leaded window overlooking driveway.

Bedroom Four:10'6" x 9'10" (3.2m x 3m). Leaded window overlooking the gardens. Built in wardrobe cupboard with glazed double doors having leaded lights.

Bedroom Five:10'6" x 9'10" (3.2m x 3m). Leaded window overlooking the garden. Two built in wardrobe cupboards with cupboards over.

Family Bathroom:9'2" x 8'6" (2.8m x 2.6m). Large Jacuzzi style panelled bath with mixer taps and hand grips. Close coupled WC. Bidet. Pedestal wash basin. Corner shower cubicle with Mira shower. Heated towel rail. Tiled floor. Leaded windows to two aspects. Fitted wall unit.

Outside: Two Garages both opening onto the wide driveway which provides parking for six vehicles and is approached directly from Babbacombe Road through an elegant entrance with wrought iron electric gates hung from substantial stone pillars.

. 'The Lodge' stands in a delightful mature garden planted with a profusion of trees and shrubs including a magnificent magnolia and there is wisteria climbing to the side elevation. A sheltered terrace adjacent to the house provides a perfect area for Al fresco dining with small pond and further trees and shrubs. To the rear of the house is a large swimming pool surrounded by terracing and with pool house and shed.

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