4 bed detached house for sale

Mead Road, Torquay TQ2

An exceptional contemporary detached marine residence enjoying far reaching views across Torquay towards the harbour and the sea beyond. Extensively improved, extended and beautifully presented by the current owners the property offers an impressive combination of generous living space refined modern finishes and a superb coastal outlook.

Arranged over three floors the accommodation has been designed to make excellent use of the property's elevated position with the principal rooms and outside spaces taking full advantage of the stunning vista.

The ground floor is approached through a spacious reception hallway which immediately gives a sense of the scale of the house. A cloakroom/WC is positioned off the hall while the principal sitting room provides an impressive space for everyday living and entertaining. This flows through to a formal dining area creating a substantial reception space with plenty of flexibility for larger gatherings.

The kitchen/breakfast room has a clean contemporary finish with an extensive range of fitted cabinetry solid work surfaces integrated appliances and space for informal dining. A separate utility room provides additional practical storage and connects with the integral garage.

There is also a benefit of an extra room on the ground floor, currently used as a home office, which provides flexibility, as it could be used as an extra bedroom or snug.

The first floor continues the generous proportions with three double bedrooms. The principal suite is particularly impressive incorporating its own dressing room en suite facilities and direct access onto a private enclosed terrace. From here there are wonderful elevated sea views across Torquay towards the harbour and coastline creating a superb private space from which to enjoy the setting.

A second bedroom also benefits from its own en suite facilities while the remaining bedroom is served by the family bathroom.

The second floor provides a substantial fourth bedroom suite with an en suite shower room and walk in wardrobe. Its position away from the other bedrooms makes this an excellent guest suite although it would work equally well for an older child or family member wanting a greater degree of independence.

Outside the property continues to make the most of its coastal position. To the front is a spacious driveway, allowing ample off road parking leading to the integral garage.

The rear garden is a particularly strong feature of the property. Immediately adjoining the house is a raised sun terrace enclosed by glass and stainless steel balustrading allowing the outlook to remain virtually uninterrupted. It provides an impressive setting for outside dining entertaining or simply enjoying the changing views across the town and towards the sea.

Central steps descend from the terrace to a level lawn with established planted borders and enclosed boundaries providing a good degree of privacy.

The combination of substantial accommodation extensive improvements and exceptional elevated views creates a highly individual marine home with the flexibility required for modern family living.

Location

Sunrise occupies an elevated position on Mead Road within a well established residential area of Torquay. The setting provides a particularly attractive balance between accessibility and outlook with the property's position allowing impressive views across the town towards Torquay Harbour and the waters of Tor Bay.

Torquay's harbourside and waterfront form one of the town's principal attractions with a broad selection of restaurants cafés bars and independent businesses positioned around the marina and inner harbour. The harbourside provides a particularly enjoyable setting throughout the year and connects directly with the seafront promenade.

The wider English Riviera coastline offers a varied selection of beaches and coves including Torre Abbey Sands Meadfoot Beach and Babbacombe Downs while the South West Coast Path provides extensive walking routes around the coastline.

For everyday requirements Torquay offers a comprehensive range of shops leisure facilities healthcare and schooling with further amenities available throughout the wider Torbay area.

The town is also well connected for travel. Torquay railway station provides services connecting with Newton Abbot where the mainline railway offers direct links towards Exeter Bristol and London Paddington. The South Devon Highway provides convenient road access towards Newton Abbot Exeter and the M5.

Mead Road therefore provides a convenient base from which to enjoy both the coastal lifestyle for which Torquay is known and the practical amenities required for everyday living.

Front Garden

The front garden has a path that gives access to the front door.

Garden

The rear garden is a good size and features a raised sun terrace which will be enclosed by glass and stainless steel balustrading and enjoys the fabulous sea and town views from this area. Central steps lead down to the level garden which is laid largely to lawn with flower beds bordering and is enclosed by timber fencing.

Parking - Garage

Integral garage, split at the rear to incorparate a store that is used as a potting shed

Parking - Driveway