3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Ash Hill Road, Torquay TQ1

Stelvio is a mature bay fronted semi-detached house of character standing on the hillside above Torquay's town and providing characterful accommodation, tastefully fused with many modern touches. Providing well-proportioned accommodation, typical of its era, the house offers three double bedrooms, complemented with three reception rooms and is set within established and beautifully tended gardens principally laid to lawn. An attached single garage and ample driveway parking are further attributes of this lovely home.

Torquay's town centre lies at the base of the hill with vibrant harbourside and yacht marina beyond. Local amenities at Plainmoor with Waitrose are equally accessible, continuing to St Marychurch and Babbacombe within easy reach boasting Torquay's golf course and picturesque Babbacombe Downs with shingle beaches below accessed by the renowned funicular railway.

EPC Rating: D

Owner Insight

"I always wanted to live in this house and was very happy, 40 years ago, to have the opportunity to buy it with my late husband.

It is a peaceful house and area and we have had many happy occasions here with all four generations of my family.

However at 93 years old, it is now time to move somewhere smaller and more manageable for me and to leave my lovely home for someone new to enjoy."

Step Inside

Decorative double gates open to a concrete driveway running through the front garden and leading to a composite front door with decorative inset panels to the entrance porch with period styled floor and barrelled ceiling. Decorative inner door opens to the reception hall with understairs storage cupboard. The sitting room is a bright room featuring a bay window with decorative fanlights overlooking the front garden and approach, feature brick fireplace. Dining room with wooden fireplace and fitted electric fire, French doors to the sun room with windows and French doors overlooking and opening to the front garden. Breakfast room overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of white modern fronted units and wood effect work tops with inset sink. Built-in electric double oven with four ring gas hob and cooker hood above. Window and door to the attractive rear garden.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the half landing with decorative coloured glazed window and door to a cloakroom with WC and wash basin. Stairs continue to the main Galleried Landing with further decorative coloured glazed window and linen cupboard. Bedroom 1 is a bright room with bay window to the front with decorative fanlights and giving views over the surrounding area. Bedroom 2 with window with decorative fanlights also having views over the surrounding area. Bedroom 3 enjoys views over the attractive rear garden. Shower room with low threshold walk-in shower with Mira Sport shower, wash hand basin and WC. Part aqua panelled walls, ladder style heated towel rail, hatch to loft space and decorative leaded coloured glazed window.

Step Outside

To the front of the property double gates lead to the driveway with parking for approximately three vehicles leading to the garage with remote operated roller door, power, lighting and courtesy door to the garden. There is a mature garden to the front, mainly laid to level lawn with well stocked mature shrub borders. The rear garden is enclosed and practically level with central square lawn and wide pathway surround with mature shrubs and hedging. To the rear of the garden is a greenhouse with deep worktop shelf and raised planter and garden store to the side. Immediately adjoining the house is a utility with provisions for washing machine and wall mounted GlowWorm gas boiler. Outside WC with obscure glazed window. Outside tap and light.

Additional Information

Access: Level driveway and step to the front door.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: ‘D’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,339.84.
Conservation area: The property is situated in the Upton Conservation Area.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal likely with Three, O2 & Vodafone although limited via EE, (according to the Ofcom Website).

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 3JB.
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