4 bed detached house for sale

Ilsham Road, Torquay TQ1

Situated in the heart of prestigious Wellswood and set in an elevated position within its mature and private tiered gardens, Serenity is an individual detached home offering sizeable accommodation that has undergone a comprehensive program of extension, enhancement and improvement during our clients ownership, by local architects of repute Charles Blake Associates.

Nestled amongst the trees and enjoying a ‘green screen’, of privacy the property offers accommodation of split level design, with the well proportioned living space complemented with four bedrooms and a study, with the principal bedroom suite leading directly onto a southerly facing private roof terrace with the added luxury of a heated rooftop swimming pool. Further paved patios, a double garage and store room are additional attributes of this beautiful home.

The property sits betwixt the amenities of Wellswood with its village ambiance and Meadfoot Beach. Local shops, pub, Church, delicatessen and highly regarded Ilsham Primary School can all be found in Wellswood, whilst Meadfoot Beach is one of Torquay's flagship beaches being a heaven for water sports. Within a short walk is a meadow with young childs play area and seasonal café. Beyond the winding pathways lead down to Ansteys Cove or up to the coastal fields of Walls Hill.

EPC Rating: C

Owners Insight

“We fell in love with Serenity as soon as we saw it. The gardens have been a joy, filled with so much wildlife and places to sit and enjoy the trees and flowers even in the winter. In the last 17 years, we have made many additions and improvements, including a swimming pool on the roof, a few steps from our bedroom. Being above the road gives us a sense of privacy.

Wellswood shops, places to eat, and a lovely pub are just a short saunter up the road.”

Step Inside

A pathway and steps winds itself through the attractive tiered gardens to a paved terrace from where a composite front door opens to the reception hall with tiled floor and understairs storage. The sitting/dining room has an attractive green outlook over the established front gardens, built-in Walnut storage cupboards with central television unit, durable wood effect flooring and orial window with deep display cill. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of high gloss fronted units and work tops with inset twin bowl sink. Built-in dual fuel range style cooker with five burner and cooker hood over, space for American style fridge/freezer, large window and door overlooking and leading out to the side garden. Utility cupboard with provision for washing machine and shelving.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to a split level landing. Bedroom 2 is a bright room with window overlooking the front approach. Bedroom 4 overlooks the rear garden and bedroom 5/study also overlooks the rear and has an understairs recess. Shower room with contemporary suite of walk-in low threshold shower with hand shower and rain head, vanity unit with cupboards underneath and to the side and WC with concealed cistern. Tiling to walls, ladder style heated towel rail, wood effect tiled flooring, extractor fan and obscure glazed porthole window.

Second Floor

From the split level landing stairs rise to the top landing with window to the front. Principal bedroom suite with full wall of built-in wardrobes, further wardrobes with dressing table and bedside cabinets. Sliding patio doors lead out to the decked terrace. Dressing room with fitted wardrobes and drawers, loft access hatch and window. En-suite with panelled bath with shower mixer taps, shower cubicle with rain head, vanity unit and WC. Ladder style heated towel rail, extractor fan, heated tiled floor and obscure glazed window. Bedroom 3 with window to the front.

Step Outside

A particular feature of the property is the decked terrace accessed from bedroom one or a stepped approach from the garden, with raised well stocked shrub beds and heated pool enjoying a southerly aspect and benefiting from sunshine throughout the day. To the side of the property is a unit housing the pool controls, wooden summerhouse, raised planter, outside water tap and steps descending to the rear garden. To the front of the house the gardens are set on the hillside in an elevated position, attractively landscaped and tiered providing a screen of privacy from the road and well stocked with mature plants and shrubs. Paved terrace above the garage with pond and water feature. A pathway and steps give access to sub floor storage housing the gas boiler, electric meter and consumer unit, power and lighting. Side steps rise to a lawned garden with two ponds and central stone steps to the rear garden with mature fruit trees and further terrace to the the back of the property.

Garage

Double garage with remote operated up and over door, power, lighting and EV charging point.

Additional Information

Access: There is a stepped approach to the property.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: ‘F’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £3,379.77.
Flood risk: Surface water: Very Low. Rivers & the sea: Very Low.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area, with mobile signal good outdoor variable in-home via EE & O2, good outdoor & in-home via Vodafone and good outdoor with Three, (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 2JD.
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Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Compliance

In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital id verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.

Parking - Double Garage

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