Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Magnolias Ilsham Marine Drive, Torquay, a charming and spacious detached type home with 10 bed in the TQ1 2PN area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built 1950-1966 and has a reported internal area of 331 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £546,000 and a rental potential of £3,549 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.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Sep 26, 2017. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"Stunning family residence or a perfect holiday property
Magnolias occupies an outstanding position in Ilsham Marine Drive which hugs the coastline between Wellswood and Meadfoot Beach. From its unique position the property encapsulates coastal living with a panorama of Lyme Bay, Torbay and the distant horizon of the English Channel. The village style atmosphere of nearby Wellswood offers speciality shops and fashionable restaurants together with local schooling, a church and public transport links.
? A truly stunning detached Villa style executive property
? Situated in a premier location of Torquay with views towards the sea
? Extremely high standards of fixtures & fittings including appliances
? 6 Double bedrooms within the main property, plus a large open plan kitchen, dining and family area plus a separate games room
? Master bedroom suite with dressing room and spiral stairs leading to a unique en-suite bathroom
? Superb heated indoor pool room with night time mood lighting
? Large roof sun terrace with a self contained terrace room with kitchen and en-suite
? Attached 3 bedroom annex over two floors with kitchen, sitting room and shower room
? Fantastic potential for holiday letting income or a fabulous family home offering flexible living
? Large paved parking area for 8 to 10 cars with the main property
? Separate parking area for 3 to 4 cars with the annex
? This property has no onward chain
The Property This is a most impressive extended detached villa style property with an elevated position capturing the sea views from many of the rooms and terraced areas. Entering through the electric gates brings you to an ample parking area in front of the property with stone steps rising up to the entrance. When stepping into this versatile property you are greeted by the welcoming reception hallway with a cloakroom wc, inset glass balustrade staircase leading to the first floor and doorways giving access to the main accommodation. On the ground floor is a very large family bedroom with bay windows providing views towards the sea. On the opposite side of the hall is a games room again with a bay window, this room also has doors to the pool room and double doors through to the dining area.
. 1 Continuing through the ground floor you enter into an impressive modern open plan contemporary kitchen/breakfast and dining area, fitted with modern appliances, a full range of units with black marble work surfaces and a superb central island with plenty of seating. From this area there several doors and bi-folding doors that open into the pool room making this part of the property perfect for the family, guests or dinner parties. At the far end of this floor there is another ample double bedroom or guest room.
Pool Room The very impressive in-door pool room has a bespoke irregular shaped heated pool with night time mood lighting plus a full range of sliding doors that lead out to the sun deck at the front. From this room you can also access the attached annex building.
First Floor From the inset glass balustrade landing area you can access four large double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Starting with the unique master suite, this comprises of a double room which leads through to a dressing room with double doors out to a balcony from which you have stunning views across Ilham Valley towards the sea. From the bedroom a spiral staircase takes you to the upper floor extremely well designed to comprise another dressing area with storage space and en-suite bathroom. This has an impressive Jacuzzi style bath with a sea view through a porthole window, this room also has the feature of night time mood lighting.
. 2 Staying on the first floor within the main part of the property are two further double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes one of which has a separate wc. To the rear of the property is another spacious double bedroom complete with an en-suite shower room and doors that open out onto two roof terraces. The family bathroom has been fitted with a modern suite including a separate bath and walk-in shower.
Roof Terrace This is a spectacular part of the property with a large seating decking area perfect to catch the sun. There are super views towards the sea and over the gardens. Another unique part of this terrace is a self contained studio room complete with bi-folding door to the terrace, an en-suite shower and kitchen area. This room could have many uses and compliments the property.
Little Magnolias Annex The annex is in addition to the main property and can be accessed via the pool room. Arranged over two floors with the entrance starting on the ground floor. You enter via the kitchen fitted with modern units and appliances. Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom with wardrobes and a separate wc under a staircase which rises to the first floor. This takes you up to a spacious sitting/dining room with views from the large windows. There are a further two double bedrooms and a separate modern shower room.
Gardens & Grounds The property has a walled boundary with a double electric gated entrance that leads to a large block paved parking area for 8 to 10 cars and a detached garage. To one side and around the property are terraced lawn areas with a variety of Mediterranean style mature trees plus access to various sun terraced seating areas that also surround the property. From the side lane is a second gated entrance leading to the separate block paved parking for 3 to 4 cars for the annex.
Holiday Let Information Our client holiday lets this property all year round. Typical rate for 2017 based on July to September ?4599 per week for 18 people sharing. Little magnolias only based on July to September ?700 per week. Please note, our client is happy for the fixtures, fittings and furniture to be sold with the property via separate negotiation.
Services The property benefits from mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. The properties are registered separately, Main property Council tax Band G. Annex Council Tax Band C
Location You can't get much more of a 'traditional British seaside' resort than the vibrant and cheerful town of Torquay. Set at the very heart of the English Riviera on the South Devon Coast, Torquay is famous for its sandy beaches, family attractions and genteel Victorian appearance. Torquay Harbour near the town centre offers shops, cafes and a marina. Torre Abbey, a monastery founded in 1196, has art galleries and extensive gardens featuring plants from local writer Agatha Christie's novels.
. 3 There are 22 miles of coastline, cliffs, coves and beaches and walks to rival any in the South West of England, with a climate that belongs somewhere much further south. There are opportunities for surfing, safe swimming, diving, sailing, angling and wonderful opportunities to study the natural wildlife at your leisure
. 4 Stunning views are to be seen just about everywhere across Torbay, out over the English Channel, along the 40 miles of Lyme Bay to Portland Bill or inland towards the Ten Tors Dartmoor. Torquay is an ideal base from which to visit Dartmouth, Totnes, Exeter and Plymouth, all of which are only a few miles distant.
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