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" First Floor Landing:Approached from the entrance hallway below by the lovely shallow tread period turning staircase having large window over the half landing. The moulded ceiling rose is ideal for a chandelier and there are fitted wall lights. Central heating radiator. Panelled doors open to the four suites on this floor. Double glazed Velux roof light and access to loft storage.

Bedroom 1:12'6" (3.8m) x 11'2" (3.4m) widening to 18'1" (5.5m) in the large entrance recess.. Central heating radiator, and plenty of space for wardrobes. Bed head lighting. Further central heating radiator beneath window overlooking the garden and from which some lovely views are enjoyed as far as Hay Tor and Dartmoor.

En suite Shower Room:10'2" x 6'7" (3.1m x 2m). White suite comprising; large cubicle with Mira shower, close coupled WC, fitted vanity unit with designer basin and mixer taps. Deco style wall mirror and lights. Electric shaver socket. Central heating radiator beneath windows to front aspect. Designer heated towel rail. Tiled walls and ceramic tiled floor.

Bedroom 2:11'10" (3.6m) x 14'5" (4.4m) plus entrance recess. A lovely double aspect room with windows to both front and side. Two central heating radiators. Twin bed head lights.

En suite Shower Room:7'3" x 5'11" (2.2m x 1.8m). Tiled cubicle with shower. Fitted vanity unit with wash basin. Electric shaver socket and lights over. Close coupled WC. Designer heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. Sash window to side aspect.

Bedroom 3:12'10" x 9'6" (3.91m x 2.9m). Central heating radiator. Twin bed head lights. Period windows to rear aspect. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM - Tiled cubicle with shower. Fitted vanity unit with wash basin having wall mirror lights and shaver socket over. Close coupled WC. Designer heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 4:14'9" x 10'10" (4.5m x 3.3m). Twin bed head wall lights. Central heating radiator. Lovely views over the town as far as Haytor and Dartmoor. EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM - Low level WC. Fitted vanity unit with mirror and lights over. Wash basin. Electric shaver socket. Designer heated towel rail. Cubicle with Mira shower. Ceramic tiled floor. Extractor fan.

Useful Cellarage:Electric power and light is connected. There are three rooms plus a wine cellar all having reasonable ceiling height. The fully automatic gas glow worm condensing boiler for domestic hot water and central heating has been installed in one corner and there is a door opening from the rear.

Outside:With parking for numerous cars on the wide driveway at the front of the property. There is both exterior and security lighting with a pathway which leads around to the side where a paved terrace overlooks the lawned garden below, this garden being screened by mature trees and shrubs.

A beautifully presented Grade II listed Boutique Guest House built in the style of "Strawberry Hill Gothic" and set well back from the road in a select residential area between Meadfoot Beach and Torquay town centre.?+? Reception Hallway   ?+? Lounge   ?+? Dining Room   ?+? Kitchen   ?+? Ground Floor Therapy Room/ Bedroom 5 with Ensuite Bathroom ?+? Four Further Bedrooms (All Ensuite)   ?+? Useful Cellarage   ?+? Extensive Parking and Mature Gardens

Situation and Description: Enjoying a very convenient location within walking distance of some of Torbay?+?s most favoured beaches and only minutes from the town centre and harbour 'Merlewood House' has, for a number of years, been successfully run as a boutique guest house by the present owner who also practices Reflexology from the premises. For further details see www.merlewoodhouse.co.uk.

. This elegant period home which has been tastefully decorated throughout comes to the market in excellent order. The central heating now runs from an efficient condensing gas boiler which is located in the basement and was, we understand, installed in 2008. A wireless smoke detection system has also been installed. The house still retains much charm and character of a bygone age with many of the high ceilings having ceiling roses which compliment the period coving, mouldings and picture rails. Of particular note is the substantial arched gothic doorway with its stained glass in the Reception Hallway. All of the bedrooms have modern en suites with quality sanitary ware and views as far as Hay Tor and Dartmoor are enjoyed from two of the rooms.

. Torbay itself has 22 miles of beautiful coastline with breath taking cliffs together with coves and lovely beaches. The area is well known for its mild climate which belongs somewhere further to the South. There are many opportunities for walking and swimming whilst for the sailing enthusiast the marina is only a stones throw away. Here an abundance of pavement cafes and restaurants can be found together with a number of quality shops all within walking distance of 'Merlewood House'

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

Reception Hallway:22'4" x 8'10" (6.8m x 2.7m). Panelled front door with stained glass leaded lights and gothic style feature over. A window with small panes overlooks the terrace and garden. Central heating radiator beneath further window overlooking the driveway. Fitted bar in a period style with lighting above. Elegant ceiling rose. Fitted wall lights. Part glazed double doors with Bevel edge panes opens to the dining room and a high gothic arch with original period door with stained glass leaded lights opens to:

Main Hallway:29'6" x 6'11" (9m x 2.1m). Central heating radiator. Panelled doors open to the three reception rooms on this floor. A further door allows access to the basement rooms. A lovely period staircase with original banister rail rises to the first floor landing above.

Lounge:16'1" (4.9m) x 11'10" (3.6m) plus the depth of wide bay window.. With glazed door opening onto the adjoining terrace and enjoying an outlook over the garden. Marble fireplace now fitted with living flame coal effect gas fire. Period mouldings to the high ceiling with centre rose. Central heating radiator.

Therapy Room/Bedroom 5:10'10" (3.3m) x 14'5" (4.4m) plus wide bay window. A double aspect room overlooking the terrace and garden. Period ceiling mouldings and centre rose. Double central heating radiator. Ensuite Bathroom: White suite comprising; panelled bath, close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin with light and shaver socket over, designer towel rail, mostly tiled walls and sash window to rear aspect.

Dining Room:21'4" x 11'10" (6.5m x 3.6m). A lovely elegant room with twin ceiling roses and mouldings to the high ceiling. The period open fireplace has attractive slipper tiles with Adam style mantle shelf and surround. Two central heating radiators. Dado rail. Double doors with Bevel edge panes opens from the Reception Hallway and a further door with small glazed panes opens to:-

Kitchen:13'1" x 13'1" (3.99m x 3.99m). Range of units with matching timber facings and roll edge working surfaces. Inset one and a half bowl sink with mixer taps. Space, plumbing and points for washing machine and dryer. Further fitted base units with matching wall cabinets and glass fronted china cabinets. Peninsula unit with space beneath working surface for refrigerator. Fitted Belling farmhouse gas cooking Range with double oven and hob. High capacity extractor canopy over. Access to tank cupboard with factory lagged copper hot water cylinder. Windows to rear aspect. Fire door to STORAGE AREA with further door opening to the entrance hallway.

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