Welcome to 16 Oxlea Road, Torquay, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the TQ1 2HF 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 1930-1949 and has a reported internal area of 275 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £461,500 and a rental potential of £3,000 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 Nov 9, 2013. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"Wide views to the sea are just one of the features of this FINE DETACHED HOUSE occupying an enviable position on the wooded slopes of the Lincombes, one of Torbay's most prestigious residential districts. The generous room dimensions are complemented by a full width first floor terrace and garden room/conservatory complete with hot tub overlooking the beautiful gardens and vista beyond.
Oxlea Road is well placed for access to Torquay's town centre, bustling harbourside and yacht marina with deep water mooring facilities and a variety of leisure activities available. The ever popular amenities at Wellswood are located at the base of the hill providing a village ambience with a selection of shops, bistro restaurants, Church, Primary School and pub.
Quite simply a beautiful family home and an early accompanied viewing is highly recommended by our firm.
Open Storm Porch
- A wide brick arched Storm Porch with tiled floor and leaded light stained glass PVCu double glazed entrance door.
Entrance Hall
- with parquet flooring, generous storage cupboards, radiator and PVCu double glazed bow window.
Cloakroom
- Close coupled WC and vanity unit.
From the Entrance Hall a glazed hardwood inner door leads to the:-
Reception Hall
- A particular feature being the stained glass window with sailing motif. Internal window to the entrance hall, coved ceiling and radiator. Traditional panelled doors lead to the separate rooms.
Sitting Room
- 28' 7" x 13' 1" (8.70m x 4.00m) - A bright and spacious room with a selection of PVCu double glazed windows boasting an open view over the private gardens to the sea at Lyme Bay beyond. Feature fireplace with carved limestone surround and mantel, polished black granite hearth and living flame effect coal gas fire. Coved ceiling, two radiators, wall light points and door giving access to the side and rear gardens. This room is loosely divided with our clients utilising the space as evening and daytime lounges.
Dining Room
- 16' 9" x 13' 9" (5.10m x 4.20m) - PVCu double glazed bay window overlooking the rear gardens and sea views to Lyme Bay. Minster fireplace with inset living flame effect gas coal fire. Cornice work with egg and dart detailing, radiator and Internal glazed window allowing borrowed light to and from the kitchen/breakfast room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- 22' 8" x 9' 10" (6.90m x 3.00m) - Loosely divide into two areas with the Breakfast Area having a radiator, internal glazed window to the dining room and open access to the Kitchen which is fitted with a quality range of units in a beech design with roll edged Corian working surfaces with complementary tiled splashbacks, inset sink unit with carved drainer and chrome mixer tap. Inset five ring gas hob with canopy filter hood over, double oven and integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer and Bosch dishwasher. Generous larder cupboard fully fitted with shelving and to the Breakfast Area is a fitted dresser and cupboards to match the kitchen. Inset ceiling downlighters, Amtico flooring, under unit pelmet lighting and PVCu double glazed window. Open access to:-
Inner Hall
- with Amtico flooring, generous storage cupboard and door to:-
Study/Ground Floor Bed 5
- 13' 9" x 13' 5" (4.20m x 4.10m) - Two PVCu double glazed windows, coved ceiling, radiator and internal glazed windows allowing borrowed light to and from the inner hallway.
Utility Room
- 13' 5" x 6' 3" (4.10m x 1.90m) - Base cupboards wall cabinets, roll edged worktops with inset sink unit, provisions for automatic washing machine, radiator, tiled floor, PVCu double glazed door giving access to the side elevation and personal door to the garage.
From the Reception Hall a turned staircase rises to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING with PVCu double glazed tilt and turn window and airing cupboard with factory lagged cylinder.
Master Bedroom
- 17' 9" x 13' 9" (5.40m x 4.20m) - A dual aspect with door giving access out to a FULL WIDTH ROOF TERRACE with glass and chrome balustrading enjoying outstanding views to Lyme Bay. Fitted wardrobes and bedroom furniture, radiator and door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
- Fitted with a white suite of corner curved glazed shower cubicle, vanity unit set with in selection of beech units and close coupled WC. Coved ceiling, radiator, ceramic tiled floor and PVCu double glazed window.
Bedroom 2
- 17' 1" x 13' 9" (5.20m x 4.20m) - PVCu double glazed bay window enjoying the open views over the private rear garden to the sea at Lyme Bay. Coved ceiling, radiator and door to:-
Jack & Jill Shower Room
- with further door opening to the landing. Fitted with a suite of shower cubicle, vanity unit and close coupled WC. Coved ceiling, shaver point, radiator, sun pipe, tiled floor and extractor fan.
Bedroom 3
- 14' 9" x 13' 1" (4.50m x 4.00m) - A dual aspect with PVCu double glazed door opening onto the FULL WIDTH ROOF TERRACE. Coved ceiling and radiator.
Bedroom 4
- 13' 9" x 11' 6" (4.20m x 3.50m) - PVCu double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator and a range of fitted furniture incorporating wardrobes and chest of drawers.
Family Bathroom
- 12' 10" x 7' 3" (3.90m x 2.20m) - Fitted with a quality white suite of panelled bath with shower attachment taps, wash hand basin with storage and drawers beneath and close coupled WC. Generous fitted linen cupboards housing the gas fired boiler. Coved ceiling, heated ladder towel rail and obscure PVCu double glazed window.
Conservatory/Sun Room
- 21' x 11' 2" (6.40m x 3.40m) - PVCu double glazed with pitched roof, ceramic tiled floor, radiator, wall light points, power points and HOT TUB.
Cellar
- with PVCu double glazed door and side windows and provides generous space with ideal WORKSHOP and further ledged braced and battened door opening to the Main Cellar Area running virtually the full width of the property. Power and lighting provided.
Garden
- The rear garden has walled and hedged boundaries, mature fruit trees incorporating three apple trees, garden pond and is mainly laid to lawn with a selection of paved terraces ideal for dining in clement weather. Aluminium framed greenhouse. Access around both side elevations to the front.
Generous Driveway Parking
- with access to the integral:-
Garage
- 16' 1" x 12' 2" (4.90m x 3.70m) - with remote controlled up and over door, power, lighting and PVCu double glazed window.
Council Tax Band
- 'G' (Torbay Council).
Directions:
SAT NAV: TQ1 2HF - From Torquay's Harbourside (keeping Hoopers department store on left hand side) turn left at the clock tower into Torwood Street. At the traffic lights turn right into Meadfoot Road and continue up the hill until you reach the cross roads. Turn left into Higher Woodfield Road. Turn second right into Middle Lincombe Road and bear left around the corner taking the second right turn into Haldon Road. Continue to the end of Haldon Road and cross over Higher Lincombe Road into Oxlea Road. The property stands on the right hand side.
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875 sqm plot
