Welcome to 42 Oxlea Road, Torquay, a charming and spacious detached type home with 5 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 G.
This classic property was built 1950-1966 and has a reported internal area of 228.65 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £146,894 and a rental potential of £955 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Oct 12, 2009. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"Located in one of Torquay's best residential districts in a prominent corner plot, Linhill nestles in its attractive garden and enjoys sea views over Torbay from most southerly windows. Totally refurbished this delightful DETACHED HOUSE is extremely bright with wide, south facing picture windows overlooking the sea, the gardens and the swimming pool. The accommodation is very well designed and includes a separate level for either teenagers'granny annexe or guest suite with sitting room, bedroom and new shower room/wc. Presented to a very high standard throughout with pleasing neutral decor and carpets, this comfortable and stylish home will certainly impress buyers on internal inspection. An impressive feature on entering the house is the brand new three level turned staircase built of pale beech with chrome fittings, this cleverly links the style of each floor. Fully double glazed, Linhill is approached over a long driveway past the well kept lawns and provides generous parking on the entrance forecourt.
Approach
A solid contemporary style oak front door with etched glass panels and stainless steel door furniture opens into the attractive:-
Reception Hall
with two PVCu double glazed windows, double radiator, security console and door leading to the:-
Cloakroom
with recently installed white suite of close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Radiator, extractor fan and PVCu double glazed window with obscure glass.
From the Reception Hall a glazed door opens into the:-
Dining Area
14' 2" x 12' 0" (4.33m x 3.66m) - A very spacious and bright area enjoying spectacular sea views across Tor Bay and overlooking the swimming pool, terrace and garden. Two double radiators and wide opening to the:-
Kitchen
of irregular shape measuring at max 17' 8" x 12' 0" (5.39m x 3.67m) - A range of contemporary units in white gloss finish with stainless steel door furniture comprising base cupboards and drawers with slide out spice drawer and matching wall cabinets. Slate effect laminate working surfaces with breakfast bar and inset one and a half bowl Franke stainless steel sink unit with chrome monobloc tap. Stainless steel double oven/grill and five ring gas hob with stainless steel cooker hood over. Integrated fridge and freezer and integrated dishwasher. Recess for towels, ceiling downlighters, part tiled walls in attractive contemporary style, ceramic tiled flooring and a particular feature of this very bright kitchen is the large corner double glazed window where one of the original coloured stained glass window has been retained.
From the Dining Area a wide archway leads to the attractive and bright:-
Sitting Room
18' 6" x 14' 1" (5.63m x 4.28m) - featuring oak plank veneer flooring, Coved ceiling, five wall light points and large double radiator. Two PVCu double glazed windows, wide PVCu double glazed picture window and double opening French doors to a Juliette Balcony screen where views are enjoyed over the rear garden and swimming pool with lovely sea views across Tor Bay. An oak panelled door leads through to the:-
Study
14' x 8' 0" (4.26m x 2.44m) - with matching oak floor, coved ceiling, telephone points and ample power points. A double aspect room with two PVCu double glazed windows overlooking the side and rear elevations.
From the Reception Hall an attractive modern Beech and chrome turned staircase, designed by Richard Burbidge, rises to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING of irregular design and features an attractive arched window and second double glazed window overlooking Oxlea Road. Access to roof space.
Master Bedroom
16' 0" x 14' 1" (4.88m x 4.30m) - A very spacious and bright room with a south west aspect with two PVCu double glazed windows and having an excellent sea view over Tor Bay. Fitted wardrobes with full height mirrored doors, hanging rail and shelving space. Four wall light points and double radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room
Cream suite of large shower cubicle with chrome fittings, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome monobloc tap, bidet and close coupled WC. Ceramic tiled floor, shaver point, full width plate glass dressing mirror with two fitted lights, ladder style heated towel rail and PVCu double glazed window overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 2
12' 6" to front of wardrobes x 12' 6" (3.82m x 3.80m) - A spacious room with stripped and polished floorboards, large radiator, range of fitted wardrobes with full length mirrored doors, hanging rail and shelving. A double aspect with two PVCu double glazed windows with superb sea views over Tor Bay.
Bedroom 3
10' 5" x 9' 3" (3.18m x 2.83m) - PVCu double glazed window overlooking the front garden, radiator, telephone point, two wall lights and ceiling lighting point.
Bedroom 4
of irregular shape measuring at max 9' 9" x 6' 9" (2.97m x 2.06m) - with arched double glazed window, radiator and two wall light points.
Bathroom
A spacious room with white suite of large luxury corner jet spa bath with chrome fittings, corner shower cubicle with chrome fittings, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome monobloc tap, bidet and close coupled WC. Fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled flooring, tiled and plate glass shelves for sundries, shaver point, full width fitted dressing mirror, large heated ladder towel rail and two PVCu double glazed windows.
From the Reception Hall the staircase with pale beech and chrome fittings leads down to the garden level to the:-
Lower Reception Hall
This spacious area has ceramic tiled floor, radiator and PVCu double glazed French door opens out to the sun terrace and swimming pool.
Utility Room
Laundry worktop, stainless steel sink unit with cupboards under, wall cabinet, plumbing for automatic washing machine and oak door to boiler cupboard with Baxi gas fired combination boiler for central heating and domestic hot water.
Second Sitting Room
15' 7" at max x 14' 10" (4.74m x 4.52m) - A delightful and bright room with double French doors and side window opening onto the Sun Terrace and Swimming Pool. Oak laminate flooring, double radiator, four wall light points and door to the integral garage.
Bedroom 5
10' 7" x 9' 9" (3.23m x 2.97m) - Large double radiator, ceiling lighting point, wall light points and PVCu double glazed window overlooking the front garden.
Shower Room
Recently re-fitted in a contemporary style white suite of shower cubicle with Mira electric thermostatic shower and stainless steel and chrome fittings, wash hand basin with chrome monobloc tap and close coupled WC. Fully tiled walls, chrome heated ladder towel rail and double glazed window with obscure glass.
Garden
The gardens surrounding the house are particularly sunny and feature a sunken FLAGSTONED SUN PATIO overlooking the SWIMMING POOL all of which is enclosed with substantial and mature hedging. From this area double wrought iron gates lead through to the main lawn with a very high degree of privacy and features a mature Silver Birch Tree and Pine Trees. An attractive curved old stone wall with border for mature shrubs and conifers. Stone steps lead to a small higher lawn.
Access to the property is via a driveway which provides ample parking for a number of vehicles and leads to the Integral Garage. A covered walk-way leads through to the side garden with Timber Garden Shed, drying area and steps leading up to the front door.
Integral Garage
20' 1" x 14' 0" (6.11m x 4.27m) - with folding timber and glazed doors, electric trip switch fuse board and meter panel, window with obscure glass and door to:-
Workshop
14' 1" x 6' 2" (4.30m x 1.88m) - Fluorescent light, power points and PVCu double glazed window.
Council Tax Band
'G'
Directions:
From the A379 Babbacombe Road on leaving Torquay Harbour, pass Torquay Museum then turn second right into Lower Woodfield Road, proceed up the hill into Higher Woodfield Road then turn left into Middle Lincombe Road, next right is Higher Lincombe Road and Oxlea Road is found on your right hand side after approximately 900 yards.
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Tax band G
1,011 sqm plot
