4 bed detached house for sale

Maidencombe, Torquay TQ1

Ridge House is a substantial five bedroom detached modern family home set in a tranquil, semi-rural location on the fringes of Torquay, providing extensive family living space and enjoying far reaching views over both the rolling fields of the Rocombe Valley as well as sea views across into Lyme Bay and along the East Devon coastline. Presently arranged as a sizeable family home the property offers great versatility and could be adapted to accommodate the extended family, subject to any necessary consents. Set in a good size plot the property benefits from ample driveway parking, a large but easily maintained lawned garden and spacious paved terrace, all enabling enjoyment of the English Riviera sunshine.

The village of Maidencombe is serenely set between the coastal towns of Torquay and Teignmouth, both offering an array of amenities, leisure activities and mooring facilities. The market town of Newton Abbot is also easily accessible with railway station providing direct links to most major cities. The coastal road will also provide an easy commute to Exeter. Locally, fine dining at Orestone Manor with both Maidencombe Beach and the scenic South West Coastal Path within walking distance. Also nearby is the village of Stokeinteignhead where the traditional ambience of a village pub can be enjoyed and there is also a highly regarded primary school.

Owner Insight

"We moved to Ridge House in early 2021, having lived in Surrey since 2003. Having grown up nearby in St Marychurch and Rocombe, we already knew and loved the area and immediately saw its potential as a family home following its use as a holiday let.

What makes Ridge House so special is its unique setting. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and enjoying wonderful sea views, it feels private and peaceful while remaining close to beaches and nearby towns. The sense of space, tranquillity and safety has made it a wonderful place for our children to grow up.

We have loved enjoying the beaches, countryside and local towns as a family. In 2024, we secured full planning permission and building control approval for a significant renovation and development.

With our children now needing to be closer to secondary school, we have made the difficult decision to move. We leave with heavy hearts and hope the next owners love Ridge House as much as we have."

Step Inside

Sliding electric gate opens to the extensive parking area leading to a sliding patio door opening to the entrance porch with flagstone floor and double glazed windows. Leaded front door with coloured glazed windows to either side opens to the welcoming reception hall with deep understairs storage cupboard. Cloakroom with WC, wash hand basin and obscure window. The sitting room has a bow window to the front and feature inset wood burning stove. French doors open to the sizeable and attractive conservatory/dining room with windows to three sides with decorative glazed fanlights, vaulted glazed roof and doors leading out to the terrace and rear garden. This room enjoys beautiful views over the lawned garden, across the Rocombe Valley to the fields beyond and is an ideal area for entertaining and relaxation.

Additional Ground Floor Accommodation

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of light oak fronted units and working surfaces with inset sink unit. Fitted electric double oven and grill, four ring gas hob, provision for dishwasher and space for American style fridge/freezer. Tiled floor, window enjoying the open views and French doors leading out to the gardens. Door to lobby with tiled floor, wall cupboard and door to the front. Bedroom 5/dining room with leaded bow window to the front. Study with window enjoying the open views. Gym with obscure window to the side. Utility with double base cupboard, sink unit over, provision for washing machine and space suitable for condenser dryer. Cupboard housing the gas fired boiler and further deep storage cupboard. Window enjoying the open views and door to the terrace. Home office with window to the side. Bathroom with panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC. Tiled floor and obscure window.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the Galleried Landing with window enjoying views over the front approach to the sea at Lyme Bay. Airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder. Bedroom 1 is a bright and spacious room dual aspect room with windows to both the front and rear enjoying the beautiful views over the Rocombe Valley and views to the front towards the sea at Lyme Bay. En-suite shower room with obscure window. Bedroom 2 with window to the front enjoying sea views into Lyme Bay through the trees. Built-in double wardrobe. Bedroom 3 with window enjoying views over the rear garden to the fields beyond. Deep built-in wardrobe. Bedroom 4 with window enjoying the valley views. Family bathroom with suite of panelled bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, bidet and WC. Obscure window.

Step Outside

To the front a sliding electric gate opens to the driveway with parking for several vehicles and two large storage sheds. To the side of the driveway is a level lawned garden, outside lighting and water tap. A further driveway gives gated access to the rear of the property with landscaped gardens, mainly laid to large lawn with laurel hedging which to the rear gently slopes toward the valley. There is a large circular patio enabling seating to enjoy the beautiful views over the valley. Immediately adjoining the house is a flagstone paved patio with outside lighting, ideal for entertaining in clement weather.

Additional Information

The property benefits from solar panels to the rear elevation of the roof.
Access: Level driveway approach with step at entrance.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Septic Tank Drainage.
Council tax band: 'G' (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/27 is £4094.98.
EPC - E:49.

Flood risk: Surface water: Very Low rivers & the sea: Very Low (according to the website).
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor and in-home via EE, O2 & Three and good outdoor variable in-home via Vodafone (according to the Ofcom website).

Please Note

A planning permission, now lapsed, was granted in 2023 for extension. Planning reference P/2023/0182.

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 4TD.
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