4 bed detached house for sale

Maidencombe, Torquay TQ1

Commanding striking views over rolling Devon hills to the sea and stretching coastline of Lyme Bay beyond, this fine detached coastal house is one a selection of calibre homes within an exclusive road in the prestigious hamlet of Maidencombe on the periphery of Torquay. Constructed circa 1990, and a loved home for the past 25 years, the versatile living space affords four generous bedrooms shared between the two floors, and additional extensive first floor room providing a multitude of uses. The house sits central in the plot, with driveway parking and double garage to the approach, and virtually level rear garden with raised terrace taking full advantage of the sweeping vista.

Maidencombe is serenely set between the coastal town of Torquay and the estuary Village of Shaldon with Teignmouth beyond, together offering an array of amenities, leisure activities and mooring facilities. Locally, fine dining at Orestone Manor or the traditional ambiance of the Thatched Tavern pub can be enjoyed within close proximity. The sheltered cove of Maidencombe Beach provides a café in the warmer months, and dogs welcome all year round. Direct access from the garden to the Goat Path joins the beautiful South Devon coast paths meandering toward Torbay or Shaldon, taking in some of the finest views in Devon.

Step Inside

Stepping through the storm porch and white composite door, you are enter the impressive reception hall with galleried landing, bathed in light from two characterful arched windows and overhead triangular windows. Off the hall is a cloakroom. Glazed double doors with two gentle steps down to the striking sitting room which encapsulates the beautiful views over the private lawned gardens and rolling hills to the sea at Lyme Bay from the picture windows. French doors open to the paved terracing and gardens. The kitchen is a sizeable room with triple aspect, perfect for the new owners to enhance to their own taste and style, although fitted with a quality range of solid wood fronted units and roll edged work tops. Built-in double oven with grill, and provision for dishwasher. Adjoining utility which houses the gas boiler and side access door. The study offers comprehensive fitted furniture, and the dining room is central to the house commanding the beautiful coast and country views.

Ground Floor Bedrooms & Bathroom

Bedrooms 3 and 4 are positioned to the ground floor, both being double bedrooms and the larger enjoying a beautiful dual aspect. The family bathroom completes the ground floor, and this wing of the house has potential to afford a perfect space for a dependent family member.

Step Upstairs

The staircase rises to the first floor gallered landing overlooking the reception hall, and character triangular windows. The landing has space for a study area where there is a roof light. The principal bedroom suite has gentle steps down to the bedroom, commanding stunning views over the rolling patchwork fields from the dual aspect windows, complemented with a walk-in dressing room and generous en suite offering both a shower and bath. The second bedroom equally provides an dressing room and en suite, facing the rolling fields and sea. The extensive games room provides a versatile space which runs the depth of the house with character sloping ceilings, roof lights, fitted bench storage, and water cylinder.

Step Outside

To the front is a stamped driveway with brick pillars sweeping down to the double garage with remote up and over door, two personal doors accessing the house and side elevation, power and water supplied, and south westerly facing window. Step free access with a stamped path down both sides of the property, and a brick built garden store . The rear garden is virtually level and laid to lawn with mature hedged and fenced boundaries, central to the property is a raised paved terrace, arguably the finest position to enjoy the outstanding views over the rolling patchwork fields to the sea at Lyme Bay. Outside water tap.

Additional Information

Access: Sloped drive and gentle steps to storm porch.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains gas, electric and water. Shared private septic tank sewerage.
Council tax band: G (Teignbridge) Full payable amount 2025/26 of £4131.45.
Broadband & mobile: Superfast broadband via Openreach with predicted highest download speed 78 Mbps, highest upload speed 20 Mbps. Likely mobile performance: Vodafone 81%, EE 74%, Three 68%, O2 65%. Data from Ofcom.

Our Area

Maidencombe is enviably placed betwixt the towns of Torquay, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth. Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being a renowned resort town along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay. 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. Newton Abbot is a market town boasting a main line rail station with direct links to most major cities and is the gateway to the stunning Dartmoor National Park. Teignmouth is a large seaside town and historic fishing port set at the mouth of the Teign Estuary.

Rear Garden

Level rear garden with country and sea views.

Parking - Double Garage

Parking - Driveway