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"Enjoying a panoramic South Westerly sea and coastal aspect, this highly individual 4 bedroom Edwardian home stands within private gardens and is conveniently situated being less than one mile from Meadfoot Beach and town centre amenities.

n++ Entrance Vestibule
n++ Reception Hall
n++ Cloakroom
n++ Nook
n++ Sitting Room
n++ Dining Room
n++ Study
n++ Kitchen
n++ Utility Room
n++ Store Room
n++ Four Double Bedrooms
n++ Two Bathrooms
n++ Garage
n++ Parking
n++ Gardens


Situation And Description Occupying an enviable location amongst other high calibre properties 'Highcroft' is a substantial detached residence standing within good sized landscaped gardens which enjoy a high degree of privacy and seclusion. The convenient location is a particular feature where there is ready access to Wellswood Village with its boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and village inn. Pleasant walks through Lincombe Woods towards Ilsham Valley to Meadfoot Beach and the South West Coastal Path which offers miles of breathtaking scenery are on the doorstep. Torquay with its beaches, coves and marina is the principle town of the borough of Torbay which along with neighbours Paignton and Brixham form the 'English Riviera'. There are comprehensive facilities for shopping, education and health supported by restaurants, theatres, bars and clubs so leisure opportunities are numerous and varied.

. Eminently suitable for family use, the traditional layout includes two reception rooms both having interesting arched alcoves in addition to wide bay aspects over the garden and town to the South West. A charming 'nook' situated off the impressive reception hall has a period fireplace and is a most unusual feature of the house. There is also a study which has the potential to be incorporated into the adjacent kitchen to thereby create a large kitchen/breakfast room

(subject to the necessary planning consents). Upstairs the two principle bedrooms enjoy a wonderful panoramic outlook over the town, sea and coast with the master bedroom having access to a large balcony arranged to take full advantage of the views. Outside there are well established gardens screened by trees and shrubs, feature shaped lawns, productive fruit trees and many mature shrubs and plants.

Accommodation (with approximate measurements comprises)

Storm Canopy With substantial arched timber front door with original bell push to side opening to;

Entrance Vestibule Matwell and original mosaic floor tiling. Coved ceiling. Part glazed inner door to;

Reception Hall7'10" x 15'1" maximum

(2.39m x 4.6m maximum). An impressive entrance to the property with a wide turning staircase rising to the first floor. Part mosaic tiled floor. Double and single radiators. Timber panelling to dado height. Picture rail. Ceiling cornicing. Feature partitioning and two steps up to the nook. Door to;

Cloakroom Part tiled walls. Pedestal wash basin. Radiator. Door to WC with low level WC. Leaded and stained glass window to front.

Nook10'2" x 7'10" (3.1m x 2.39m). Situated off the reception hall this cosy sitting area features a lovely period tiled fireplace with timber fire surround. Plate shelf and corniced ceiling. Window to front and ceiling spotlights.

Sitting Room14'1" (4.3m) x 21'4" (6.5m) into large bay. A wonderful dual aspect reception room having a wide South Westerly bay aspect over the gardens and beyond. A further arched feature bay with flame effect gas fire within a reproduction marble fireplace and hearth. Windows to either side. Door to covered South Westerly facing verandah. Two double radiators. Television aerial point. Wall light. Picture rail. Ceiling cornicing. Sliding double doors opening to;

Dining Room18'4" (5.6m) x 14'1" (4.3m) plus large bays. Another dual aspect room with a wide arched bay having a similar aspect to the sitting room. Further arched feature bay with windows either side of chimney breast. Two double radiators. Plate shelf. Ceiling cornicing.

Study10'10" x 9'6" (3.3m x 2.9m). Double radiator. Coved ceiling. Window to side.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room13'9" x 10'10" (4.2m x 3.3m). Fitted with a good range of base and eye level storage units with concealed downlighting. Inset stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap with adjoining work top surfaces in tiled surround. Cooker control panel and cooker space with extractor canopy over. Plumbing and space for dishwasher. Corner seating. Double radiator. Plate shelf. Coved ceiling. Window to side. Glazed door to;

Rear Porch Door to garden. Further door to;

Store Room10'2" x 7'10" (3.1m x 2.39m). Condensing gas boiler and central heating timber. Electric power and light. Gardeners WC.

Utility Room7'10" x 7'7" (2.39m x 2.31m). Part sloping ceiling. Window to rear. Stainless steel sink unit with cupboards and drawers under. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Additional appliance space. Fitted shelving.

. Adjacent to the utility room there is access to a walk in pantry cupboard with shelving and window to rear.

First Floor Landing From the reception hall, a wide turning staircase with substantial original timber balustrade rises to a half landing having a bay window with far reaching views to the rear towards distant Hay Tor. Access from the half landing to bedroom four. Further steps up to the main landing with two double radiators. Panelling to dado height. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. Doors to;

Master Bedroom18'1" x 14'1" plus bay (5.51m x 4.3m plus bay). Double glazed bay window with far reaching views of the sea, coast and beyond. Further window to the front and door connecting to a balcony providing wonderful South Westerly views. Double radiator. Picture rail. Coved ceiling.

Bedroom Two15'1" x 14'1" (4.6m x 4.3m). A dual aspect room with a Southerly facing window towards the coast. Further window with an outlook towards distant Hay Tor. Double radiator. Picture rail. Coved ceiling.

Bedroom Three12'10" x 12'2" (3.91m x 3.7m). Window with front aspect. Double radiator. Picture rail.

Bedroom Four13'9" x 10'2" (4.2m x 3.1m). Accessed from the half landing this room is located adjacent to the bathroom and is therefore suitable as a 'guest wing'. Window to side. Radiator. Picture rail.

Bathroom One9'10" x 5'11" (3m x 1.8m). Tiled walls. Suite comprising panelled bath with shower mixer attachment. Low level WC. Pedestal wash basin. Shaver point. Radiator. Combined ceiling light/heater. Obscure window.

Bathroom Two9'6" x 8'2" (2.9m x 2.5m). Tiled walls. Suite comprising panelled bath. Pedestal wash basin. Double width shower cubicle with shower unit. Double radiator. Obscure window. Door to walk in airing cupboard with lagged tank and shelving.

Separate WC Half tiled. Low level WC. Obscure window.

Outside And Gardens

Garage Of single size with inspection pit and pitched roof.

. Double timber gates open onto a driveway providing parking for several vehicles and leading to the garage. The main area of garden lies to the South West and is predominantly lawned and well screened by mature trees and shrubs. On the Western side there is a further area of garden featuring a number of productive fruit trees including apple and fig. This area of garden is also screened by high conifer and laurel hedging again ensuring a high degree of privacy. A small courtyard are is situated adjacent to the kitchen and there is also access to a cellar with good ceiling height.

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