Torbay Road, Torquay

Situated on the top floor of this 1930s semi-detached home, this is a sunlit and characterful apartment with period features, generous proportions, a single garage and driveway parking, and all within seconds of Livermead Sands. Semi-Detached 1930s Home, Top Floor Three Bedroom Apartment, Principal Bedroom with Balcony, Sea VIews from Living Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Private Garden, Single Garage & Driveway Parking, Leasehold 999 Years with Share of Freehold, No Fixed Service Charge or Ground Rent, Council Tax Band D, EPC Band D.

SITUATION & DESCRIPTION
This desirably located top floor apartment within a converted 1930s home is ideally positioned moments from Livermead Sands and an almost level walk to Torquay Seafront, Torre Abbey Gardens, and the Harbourside and would make anyone an exceptional coastal home. The apartment benefits from stunning sea views from the reception room on the top floor, and comprises briefly of three bedrooms- one with ensuite- a large reception room, spacious kitchen/breakfast room, porch with laundry space, and a big family bathroom.
With its lively harbour, palm-lined promenade framing the international marina, and temperate year-round climate, Torquay is a stylish destination with a truly continental feel. A very short walk from the property are steps accessing Institute Beach, also nearby is Livermead Sands beach, a popular spot for water sports including sailing, kayaking, water-skiing and kite-surfing. A good range of educational facilities can be found in Torquay including the highly regarded Torquay Grammar Schools for boys and girls. A short level walk from the property is Torquay train station with links to London Paddington via Newton Abbot. Exeter is approximately 19 miles from the property, with its extensive range of cultural and recreational facilities. Now an easy commute thanks to the recent South Devon Highway.

ACCOMMODATION
External steps lead up to a tiled storm porch and a beautiful stain glass front door with leaded windows either side, opening to a porch and utility space with cloaks and shoe storage, and space for washing machine and dryer. Stairs lead from the long hallway up to the first-floor landing, a long window illuminating the space. The family room is on the garden facing side of the apartment, a well-appointed room with a bay window with leaded transoms above, generous space for seating, and a wooden fireplace surround with inset gas fireplace. The larger-than-average kitchen diner on this level benefits from the brightness of being a double aspect room, impressive counter space, and plenty of space for a four-seater dining table. The kitchen comprises of two stainless steel bowl sinks, Bosch induction hob, Bosch eye-level oven, space for a freestanding dishwasher, space for freestanding fridge/freezer, and wall-mounted kitchen units for added storage. The two bedrooms on this level are both generous double rooms, the smaller of which also benefits from fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom on this level enjoys views over the garden, a private shower room ensuite, a built-in cupboard, and sliding doors out to a balcony above the garden. A shower room through an archway on the first-floor landing serves this apartment. On the top floor of the property and cleverly converted loft creates an additional reception room, or an impressive principal bedroom if preferred. This light and airy room makes the most of the space with shelving in the alcoves, a dormer providing the perfect space for bed or sofa, and two dormer windows tactfully placed to enjoy the best of the sea view across the Bay to Torquay Harbourside. Loft storage has been well-preserved despite the conversion with two separate storage areas in the eaves.

OUTSIDE
A wide and well-maintained tarmac driveway fronts the property with ample space for driveway parking, shared with the ground floor apartment and bordered by a stone wall. Side gate opens to the garden from the front of the property for ease of access and garden maintenance. A single garages with electric up and over door provides sheltered parking or desirable storage space. The rear garden is laid to low-maintenance lawn with mature shrubs and rock borders. From the principal bedroom on the first floor a long balcony provides a space from which to enjoy the afternoon sun.

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating. Standard and Ultrafast broadband supplied by Openreach and Virgin Media available in the area. Mobile Network is available with Vodafone, 02, EE and Three.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on 01803 200160.

DIRECTIONS
From Stags office at the harbour, head north-east on Victoria Parade, At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Strand/A379, Continue to follow A379. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Torbay Rd/A379, Continue to follow Torbay Rd, Destination will be on the left.