Welcome to 54 Ilsham Road, Torquay, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the TQ1 2HY 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 1900-1929 and has a reported internal area of 282.48 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £97,500 and a rental potential of £634 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 Jan 25, 2012. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"Near to 'Wellswood village' this substantial DETACHED 1930's built individual house is set well back from the road in its own private grounds. The property has over a period of time been considerably enlarged and externally has a Mediterranean style about it.
The accommodation is both spacious and well kept and is arranged in an attractive split level design which provides for a good deal of flexibility of use. The present owners have spent a considerable sum in upgrading and refurbishment and potential buyers when visiting will find the property in pristine condition. A particular feature is the secluded heated pool area which is a suntrap and not overlooked.
The property also has electronically operated entrance gates either remotely or from the house and an intercom entry system backed up by a CCTV system.
Entrance Level
- with canopied entrance and large part glazed double doors opening into the:-
Spacious Reception Hall
- 10' 1" x 9' 4" (3.07m x 2.84m) - Grand staircase rises to the first floor, laminated floor, radiator, double doors to the sitting room and doors to the dining room and:-
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- 13' 10" x 11' 10" (4.22m x 3.61m) - Double glazed patio doors open to the front terrace. Generously appointed range of matching base cupboards and drawer with matching wall cupboards. Roll edged laminated work tops with inset one and a quarter bowl single drainer sink unit with part tiled wall surrounds. Under unit lighting, integrated dishwasher and freezer, free standing tall larder fridge and fitted 'Rangemaster' cooker with five burner gas hob, gas and electric ovens and cooker hood above. Laminated floor, floor mounted convector heater and a staircase descends to the lower level.
Dining Room
- 16' x 10' 5" (4.88m x 3.18m) - Radiator, door to the bar room and walk through to the:-
Office
- 12' 11" x 9' 2" (3.94m x 2.79m) - Double glazed patio door to the rear, double glazed window to the side and door to:-
Cloakroom/WC & Utility
- Two double glazed windows, part tiled walls and tiled floor. Bosch automatic washing machine with plumbing connections, vanity wash hand basin and low level WC.
Bar Room
- 15' 9" x 9' (4.80m x 2.74m) - Two double glazed windows, timber floor, drinks bar with shelving and stainless steel sink unit. Small staircase leads up to the lounge.
Sitting Room
- 16' 10" x 13' 10" (5.13m x 4.22m) - Two large double glazed windows (one overlooks the pool area), two radiators and two steps leading up to the:-
Lounge
- 29' 10" x 15' 9" (9.09m x 4.80m) - Three aluminium framed double glazed windows, large PVCu double glazed window and double glazed patio doors overlooking the pool area. Feature fireplace area with gas fuelled living flame effect open fire. Four radiators, timber floor and two steps lead up to a galleried library area which adjoins the doorway leading into the bar room.
Lower Level
Hallway
- with tiled floor, radiator and built-in store cupboard also housing electric consumer units.
Shower Room/WC
- Shower cubicle with electric shower unit, wash hand basin and low level WC. Tiled floor and walls, small cupboard, extraction unit and cupboard housing the gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water.
Bedroom 4
- 12' 11" x 10' 7" (3.94m x 3.23m) - Double glazed patio doors opening onto the large enclosed timber deck area. Laminated floor and radiator.
First Floor Level
Landing
- Radiator, two wall light points and large built-in store cupboard. Four tread staircase to games room or further bedroom space (plumbing in situ for en-suite facilities).
Games Room
- 29' 5" x 15' 6" (8.97m x 4.72m) - Three double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, double glazed patio doors with Juliette balcony and part double glazed door opening onto the balcony, both overlooking the pool area. A further double glazed patio door with Juliette balcony overlooks the rear garden. Laminated floor, two radiators and ceiling downlighters.
Bedroom 3
- 15' 9" x 9' 1" (4.80m x 2.77m) - Large double glazed window to the rear garden, radiator and dressing area with built-in wardrobe leading to the:-
En-Suite Bathroom
- Panelled bath with telephone style shower unit and glass side screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Part tiled walls, tiled floor, radiator and double glazed window to the rear garden.
Bedroom 2
- 13' 2" x 11' 11" (4.01m x 3.63m) - Double glazed patio doors to the front with Juliette balcony. Radiator, range of fitted matching bedroom furniture and built-in linen cupboard. Door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
- Large walk-in glass sided modern shower with mains fed shower unit, wash hand basin and low level WC. Tiled walls and floor, chrome heated towel rail/radiator, fitted modern mirror and double glazed window.
Master Bedroom
- 16' 10" x 13' 11" (5.13m x 4.24m) - Large double glazed window to the front and double glazed patio doors onto the balcony overlooking the pool area. A generously fitted range of matching quality bedroom furniture. Radiator and door to:-
Large En-Suite Bathroom
- Deep modern bath, large quadrant shower unit with mains fed power shower fitted, low level WC with concealed plumbing, twin wash hand basins mounted onto a granite shelf supported by two base units both having drawer and cupboard space. Two illuminated modern mirrors and two side mirrors. Matching wall and floor tiling, vertical radiator with chrome heated towel rail, attractive wall display niche, extraction unit and double glazed window.
Outside
- Electronically and remotely operated wrought iron double gates (with intercom and CCTV camera) open to a macadamed drive leading up to a large parking/turning area for around 8 to 9 vehicles and a:-
Detached Garage
- 19' 6" x 15' 5" (5.94m x 4.70m) - with up and over door, electric light, power points and personal side door.
Front Garden
- Evergreen high hedge boundary and lawn with shrub borders. Further border with mature shrubs/bushes and trees. Raised timber deck area for sitting out. Water tap, water feature and gated access to the side. A grand balustrade staircase rises up to the entrance which has a large terrace ideal to sit and take in the ambience.
A pathway runs along the side and to the rear of the property which leads around to the pool area and Boiler Room. This houses the separate gas fired boiler for heating the pool, the filter, pump and heat exchanger.
Pool Area
- A superb private and sunny area approximately 33' x 27'6 with large heated pool (recently installed new pool liner) and paved surrounds. External lighting, decorative block walling and balustrading. A real suntrap with excellent privacy.
To the rear is a large area of garden approximately half an acre with lawns and various trees/shrubs, bushes and palms. High perimeter hedging and fencing providing good privacy. External lighting and timber garden shed.
Directions:
From Torquay sea front continue past Debenhams (on the left) and turn left by the clock tower up Torwood Street and follow the A379 Babbacombe Road. Continue along and after Wellswood Park on the left turn right for Wellswood shops into Ilsham Road. Follow this road through the shopping area and continue, passing road to Anstey's Cove. Continue and keep right where road forks following Ilsham Road. Continue past Meadfoot Close on your left and 'Westfield' will be found a short distance on your left, opposite the beginning of the large open green.
Property Ref:96_792_2440590"
1,917 sqm plot
