St Annes Higher Woodfield Road, Torquay, Devon

St Annes Higher Woodfield Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2LE A stunning Grade II Listed Victorian family house that has been lovingly looked after by the current owners Torquay harbour and town centre ¼ mile, Newton Abbot 9 miles, Exeter 25 miles Entrance hall | Drawing room| Kitchen/breakfast room | Snug | Office/Studio | Pantry/Playroom Laundry room | Boot room | Two downstairs cloakrooms | Five bedrooms | Dressing room Office/bedroom six | Three bathrooms Store rooms | Cloakroom | Wine Cellar Beautiful gardens | Walled vegetable garden Double garage | Parking for several cars Location St. Annes is a beautiful Victorian Grade II Listed property. Its location allows for ease of access to Meadfoot Beach and Torquay harbour side and shops. Named by Trip Advisor 2014 (Travellers Choice) as the top seaside resort in the UK, Torquay is a friendly and pleasant place to call home with opportunities for sporting and leisure pursuits. It has a high degree of educational excellence and health care provided by Torbay Hospital and the private hospital of Mount Stuart. The sheltered sailing waters of the Tor Bay area are a mecca for water sports enthusiasts, with an award winning 440 berth marina providing a safe harbour. Away from the coast the softly rolling hillsides of Devon hides pretty market towns and the dramatic beauty of Dartmoor, one of two national parks in the county.

In addition to life by the seaside, communication links include access to the intercity network at Newton Abbot with trains to London Paddington (fastest journey time 2 hours 35 minutes), Bristol and the North of England. Work is underway on the Kingskerswell by-pass (completion due December 2015) improving journey time to Exeter and the M5 motorway. The University City of Exeter, approximately 25 miles away, has its historic cathedral, vibrant shopping areas and a regional airport operating direct flights to London City Airport.

The property Built in the 1830’s St Annes has been in the same family for 80 years and in recent years has been restored to create a spacious and modern home, whilst retaining the many original character features. A pillared porch leads into an entrance hall with a parquet floor and an elegant staircase to the first floor. To the left is the drawing room, a dual aspect room with a marble fireplace, French doors leading out to the terrace and double doors to divide the room if desired. To the right of the hall is the large kitchen/breakfast room with a four oven Aga, wooden units, integrated appliances and marble surfaces. This in turn leads to a butler’s pantry with storage and a wood floor and there is a custom built wine cellar opposite. Further along is a separate cloakroom, snug, studio room/office, boor room, with separate access if needed, laundry room and a further cloakroom.

Upstairs is a bright and spacious landing, lit from above by a glass dome. The landing gives access to four double bedrooms, including the dual aspect master bedroom which has an ensuite bathroom and an adjoining dressing room. Off bedroom two is a large shower room which is also accessible from the landing. Turning right off the staircase, there is a separate cloakroom and two further bedrooms (one of which is currently used as a study. Beyond this is a large family bathroom, three storage rooms and a separate back staircase. The accommodation is very flexible, and this end of the house could be converted to create a separate annexe or living area if desired.

Outside Set in approximately 1 ½ acres the house sits privately within its own gardens and land. The house is approached from a private pillared drive leading to the house, garage, outbuildings and has a further parking area for several cars. Adjacent to the house and through a gate is a high walled Victorian vegetable garden, very productive and comprising of various fruit trees, vegetable patches and a greenhouse. To the side and rear of the house is a paved terrace with steps to a beautiful lawned garden with many established trees, shrubs and flowering beds.

General Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Local Authority: Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR Directions From the M5 south follow the A38 south towards Torquay, staying to the left of the Splatford Split at Haldon Hill. Keep on this road until you reach Penn Inn roundabout in Newton Abbot and take the second exit onto the A380 signposted for Torquay. Upon entering Torquay at Torre Railway Station branch right and take the A3022 signposted for Paignton and the sea front. At the traffic lights turn left along the seafront towards the harbour. Follow signs for the harbour and at the roundabout take the first exit onto Torwood Street. At the lights take the first right into Parkhill Road, the second left onto Meadfoot lane and the second left again into Higher Woodfield Road. St. Annes is found on the left.

Floorplans

Gross internal floor area 6078 sq ft (564.6 sq m) (Excludes Restricted Head Height) For identification purposes only.

St. Annes, Higher Woodfield Road, Torquay, TQ1

GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 564.6 SQ METRES 6078 SQ FT (EXCLUDES RESTRICTED HEAD HEIGHT)

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.68 (21'11) x 5.66 (18'7)

Pantry / Playroom 6.71 (22') x 2.21 (7'3)

Snug 4.88 (16') x 4.57 (15')

Drawing / Sitting Room 6.99 (22'11) x 4.57 (15')

Up

Boot Room 4.60 (15'1) x 3.35 (11')

Master Bedroom 4.95 (16'3) x 4.57 (15')

Sitting Room 4.55 (14'11) x 4.17 (13'8)

GROUND FLOOR

24 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon EX1 1PR

Bedroom 5 4.55 (14'11) x 3.00 (9'10) Down

Storage 5.21 (17'1) x 2.46 (8'1)

Down

Entrance Hall Up

Exeter

Bedroom 4 4.80 (15'9) x 4.45 (14'7)

Dressing Room 4.42 (14'6) x 3.94 (12'11)

Outer Hall

Landing

Office / Studio 4.57 (15') x 3.81 (12'6)

Scullery

Laundry 4.50 (14'9) x 3.18 (10'5)

Garage 5.84 (19'2) x 5.16 (16'11) max

Bedroom 2 4.57 (15') x 4.42 (14'6)

Bedroom 3 4.39 (14'5) x 3.84 (12'7)

Study / Bedroom 6 4.60 (15'1) x 3.23 (10'7)

Storage 3.76 (12'4) x 2.24 (7'4)

Sail Store 3.76 (12'4) x 2.31 (7'7)

FIRST FLOOR

4.01 (13'2) x 1.35 (4'5)

Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the total square footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation.

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