Welcome to 12 Bishops Close, Torquay, a cozy and compact detached type home with 3 bed in the TQ1 2PL 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 1967-1975 and has a reported internal area of 87.16 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £481,000 and a rental potential of £3,127 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 Jun 25, 2009. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"This modern DETACHED PROPERTY set in a quiet residential position in the favoured Wellswood district of Torquay enjoying both sea and valley views from it's pleasantly elevated position. Nestled into a good sized yet easily maintained garden, 'Sea Mist' has spacious rooms with three sensible double bedrooms arranged on two levels to provide guests and owner with good privacy. Well cared for and with the benefit of UPVC double glazed windows, the property also offers a good double garage integral with the main house.
The facilities of Wellswood are fairly close by where local shops and post office are found. Lovely coastal walks are accessed just yards from Sea Mist and Torquay Harbour is located approximately two miles distant where more comprehensive shopping is available.
Approach
Recessed front door with porch entrance and outside light leading to heavy carved front door with brass door furniture opening to:-
Bright Reception Hall
Large understairs storage cupboard with security control panel. Double radiator with shelf above. Deep airing cupboard with storage shelving and radiator.
Guest Bedroom 2
15'5 x 8'8 (4.70m x 2.64m) - This room is fully fitted with range of double wardrobes and topline cupboards for storage and recess for double bed with corner display shelves. Double radiator, coved ceiling, and two UPVC double glazed windows with views across Ilsham Valley and with glimpses to Lyme Bay.
Adjoining Luxury Bathroom
11?10 x 7?2 (3.61m x 2.18m) - Recently re-fitted in all white, shell edged suite with low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath set in an attractive tiled plinth and display area in crisp white and blue marine theme. Gilt fittings throughout with matching safety glass folding etched screen and shower fitting. Oval plate glass dressing mirror, fully tiled walls and radiator.
Guest Bedroom 3
11'11 x 9'1 (2.63m x 2.77m) - Fully fitted with range of triple wardrobes, central three drawer chest of drawers and dressing table with beveled plate glass mirror. Topline storage cupboards, radiator and coved ceiling. Two UPVC double glazed windows enjoying sea glimpses into Lyme bay.
From the Reception Hall the turned staircase leads to the very attractive OPEN GALLERIED LANDING with radiator and from this spacious area a lovely view is enjoyed across Ilsham Valley with most interesting and wide sea views into Lyme Bay and once again across the bay to the coastline of Teignmouth.
Sitting/Dining Room
20' x 12' widening to 19?10 at dining area (6.10m x 3.66 widening to 6.06m) - A very bright and attractive ?L? shaped room, a particular feature being the corner picture windows, all of which have been replaced in UPVC and double glazed with superb wide views into Lyme Bay and a second view sweeping around Ilsham Valley and the coastline at Maidencombe leading up to the Ness and Teignmouth. Full width sliding double glazed patio door opening to the SUN TERRACE and gardens beyond. Cornish stone fireplace with solid marble open hearth and hardwood mantelpiece. Coved ceiling, double and single radiator and television aerial point. Between the living and dining area is a feature shallow archway slightly sub dividing the two areas.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
14' x 9'3 (4.27m x 2.82m) - Fitted with Beech finish fronted units with granite effect work surfaces incorporating sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, range of storage cupboards and drawers, matching wall cabinets. Fitted oven and electric hob with extractor hood, plumbing for dishwasher and additional laminate work surface area with storage space. Breakfast bar, double radiator, recessed Ideal Mexico gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water and tiled walls to work surface areas. Door to:-
Utility Room
In matching Beech finish with recesses for fridge/freezer, washing machine and dryer, useful deep storage cupboard and beveled half glass door leading to the rear patio and garden.
Master Bedroom
15'5 x 12'11into bay (4.70m x 3.94) - Fully fitted triple wardrobes with topline storage cupboards and recess for king size bed, two useful additional storage cupboards with shelving and two double radiators. Views through the UPVC double glazed window are excellent once again over Ilsham Valley and across the bay.
Adjoining Bathroom
White suite with onyx detailing incorporating a panelled bath with twin handgrips and shower fitting with folding safety glass door, low level closed cupboard WC, pedestal wash hand basin, three quarter tiled walls, double radiator and plate glass wall mirror. Airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater with shelving for linen. UPVC double glazed window with obscure glass.
Garden
The gardens are one of the most attractive feature of this property with a wide paved flag stoned SUN TERRACE offering total privacy as does the whole of the rear garden. Five gentle curved stone steps lead to a level lawned area which is bordered by a curved natural stone wall with matching stone steps rising to the higher lawned garden area. Fruit Trees, Hydrangeas, Magnolia and a green backcloth of woodland which we understand is protected and we also believe can be purchased for a nominal sum. Two timber garden stores. Rhododendron bushes and conifers with mature hedging form good screening and barriers. From the higher lawned area a fine view into Lyme Bay and the coastline is enjoyed. Outside water tap and underhouse storage area.
Integral Double Garage
16?11 x 15?7 (5.16m x 4.75m) - with twin up and over doors, five power points and three fluorescent lights.
Council Tax Band
'F' (Torbay Council).
Directions:
SAT NAV: TQ1 2PL. From the A379 Babbacombe Road turn into Ilsham Raod next to St Matthias Church at Wellswood. Pass the shops and after approximately quarter mile turn left into Ilsham Marine Drive. Bishops Close is found on the right after approximately quarter of a mile.
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Tax band F
922 sqm plot
