4 bed detached house for sale

Wellswood, Torquay TQ1

Set in an elevated position this spacious detached double fronted family home provides generous accommodation and is set in large private gardens in the highly desirable district of Wellswood. The property is screened from the road offering a good degree of seclusion yet easily accessible to a wide range of amenities. Typical of its era the property offers four sizeable bedrooms which are complimented by two separate reception rooms and off-road parking for two vehicles.

The local Wellswood village is just a short distance away with a parade of shops, restaurants and pub whilst more comprehensive facilities are found a few miles distance at Torquay’s Harbourside and Town Centre providing a variety of stores, waterside restaurants, coffee shops, theatre and mooring facilities to name but a few. The property is also very close to Ansteys Cove Beach with wonderful coastal walks and easily accessible to the shops and amenities of Babbacombe.

EPC Rating: D

Owners Insight

"In the late 1980’s the family decided that they wanted to relocate back to Torquay, an area known to them and a location that they loved. Having previously lived in the town they knew exactly where they wanted to be and were extremely fortunate to find this lovely property, a place that they have called home ever since. The house immediately attracted them due to the space that it provided, with the well-proportioned rooms comfortably accommodating the growing family and providing ample space to entertain visitors. The gardens were also a big draw to them as they enjoyed many an hour tending the lovely ‘wooded’ gardens and watching the family playing in them. Raised from the road and set ‘above the crowd’ they found the property to be extremely peaceful and yet conveniently located within walking distance of the shops and amenities of both Wellswood & Babbacombe, with the picturesque Ilsham Valley, scenic Babbacombe Downs and Walls Hill also close by."

Step Inside

Shared steps lead to a pedestrian footpath from where a wide stone pathway with steps rises to a wooden front door opening to the entrance porch with tiled floor and outside light. Inner glazed door opens to the reception hall with cloakroom off. Understairs storage cupboard housing the gas meter. The sitting room is a bright dual aspect room with window to the front enjoying a green outlook and patio doors opening to the rear garden. Feature tiled fireplace. Dining room with five sided corner bay enjoying elevated views over the surrounding area, further diamond window and feature fireplace. The kitchen is fitted with a range of modern units and wood effect work tops with inset sink. Built-in electric oven, ceramic hob with cooker hood above, provision for washing machine, undercounter spaces for fridge and freezer. Gas boiler, walk-in larder, cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer unit, window and part glazed stable door overlooking and opening to the rear garden.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise via a half landing to the First Floor Landing with window to the front. Bedroom 1 with five sided corner bay window enjoying elevated views over the surrounding area and further diamond window to the front. Bedroom 2 with window to the rear. Bedroom 3 with bay window to the front and bedroom 4 with window to the rear. Bathroom with white suite of panelled bath with shower mixer taps, shower cubicle, vanity unit and WC. Airing cupboard housing the factory lagged hot water cylinder with slat shelving. Half tiled walls, loft access hatch, ladder style heated towel rail, wood effect flooring and two obscure glazed windows.

Step Outside

To the front of the property is a wide stone pathway with well stocked flower and shrub beds. Immediately adjoining the house is a deep shrub bed with mature shrubs to the side. To the opposite side of the pathway is a further area of garden planted with trees and woodland shrubs giving a degree of privacy to the front. The pathway leads around to the rear garden which is a particular feature of the house providing a gently tiered recreational space, well stocked with mature plants, shrubs and trees giving an almost wooded feel, partly laid to lawn with the pathway rising and winding through the garden. There is a garden shed, outside lighting and water tap. To the rear is a mature apple tree and gated access to the rear service lane where there are two off road parking spaces accessed from Acre Lane.

Additional Information

Access: The property has a stepped approach
heating: Gas Central Heating
services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage
council tax band: ‘E’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,859.80
broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal likely via O2 & Vodafone although limited with EE & Three, according to the Ofcom checker.

Our Area

Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera.

Torquay Is Well Connected

By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot. By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights. By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.

Directions

Sat nav: TQ1 3TB
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Garden

Large wooded rear garden

Parking - Off Street