Woodlands

Seaway Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6PW

Woodlands

An attractive and substantial Victorian home in mature groundswith annexe or income potential

Guide price £995,000

Totnes 10 miles Exeter 23 miles Dartmouth 11 Miles

• Attractive Victorian Home

• 5 Bedroom House with 3 Bedroom Annexe

• Over 6,800 sq ft of Space

• Sought after location

• Outdoor Swimming Pool

• Large Level Gardens

• Large Cellar

• Driveway Parking

SITUATIONAs the name suggests Seaway Lane extends from the seafront of Torquay anddivides the popular area of Chelston from the picturesque Cockington Valley.Situated near the top of the lane in a quiet area this property is within easyreach of the many amenities and facilities that Torquay has to offer. Localshops can found a short distance away in Chelston on Old Mill Road andWalnut Road. Torquay railway station is also close by. The medieval village of Cockington, noted in the Domesday Book, is a shortstroll away, and surrounded by nearly 500 acres of parkland, lakes andwoodland walks. The seafront and beach are equally as close, half a mile orso along the seafront is Torquay marina. The area is famous for year roundwater sports and renowned for its naturally mild climate and award winningbeaches. If travel and commuting are important to you, the Cathedral city of Exeterand the M5 motorway is now within 30 minutes drive thanks to the newSouth Devon Link Road.

DESCRIPTIONSet amongst similar period properties on the leafy Seaway Lane, Woodlandsis a substantial Victorian home benefitting from many period features. Theaccommodation retains a multitude of original features including ornatecoving and ceilings, deep architraves, original fireplaces and sash windows.Approached across a carriage driveway leading to the front door, the groundfloor has three reception rooms, kitchen and conservatory with 5 bedroomsand 2 bathrooms to the first floor, excellent cellarage and a further room tothe tower. The rear wing offers a further 2/3 bedrooms and livingaccommodation over two floors, giving the opportunity for two family livingor home and income from the rear wing, which could also be re-instated tothe principal accommodation.

ACCOMMODATIONBelieved to have been built in the 1890's Woodlands is a much cherishedfamily home having been in the same ownership for almost 30 years. Thefront door opens to the entrance vestibule with original Minton tiled floorand through a further door to the reception hall where a grand staircase risesto the first floor. The sitting room, with large bay window, and dining roomare both of generous proportions with views over the gardens, both havemany period features including marble fireplaces, with an open hearth in thedining room. French doors from the dining room open to the veranda. Thekitchen has a range of wood fronted units above and below the worksurfaces with inset sink. There is plumbing for a dishwasher and space for agas cooker with extractor over and space for fridge and freezer. The thirdreception room is in use as a study with a bay window to the front. To the first floor off the landing are five double bedrooms, the masterbedroom has an en suite bath and shower room and bay window givingviews over the gardens. The other bedrooms share the family bathroom aswell as a second cloakroom. There is also a utility cupboard with space forstacked washing and drying machines. A door from the half landing accessesthe rear wing. A further staircase leads to the second floor landing and towerroom with elevated views towards Cockington, and access to the loft. The rear wing has its own entrance, hall, kitchen, living room and diningroom/bed 3 to the ground floor, plus two bedrooms and shower room to thefirst floor. This is ideal for accommodating extended family, or income fromletting, or even reinstating to the main house.

GARDENS & GROUNDSAlmost invisible to the road the property is accessed through two pillarsacross a carriage driveway which is bound by mature trees, hedging andshrub borders. There is a secondary entrance onto Rawlyn road which isconnected to the Seaway Lane entrance by a drive and parking area. Theprincipal garden lies to the south side with a brick paved terrace adjacent tothe property and steps rising to an original canopy veranda. The gardens tothe front and side of Woodlands are level and laid to lawn whilst beingedged by mature trees and shrubs. Contained within the garden is a heatedswimming pool and summer house. The property and gardens benefit from ahigh degree of privacy.

SERVICESMains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating

LOCAL AUTHORITYTorbay District Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DR.Tel: 01803 201 201. E-mail: fss@torbay.gov.uk.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTStrictly by prior appointment with Stags on 01803 200160

DIRECTIONSFrom Stags Torquay take the A379 road heading in the direction of Paignton.At the traffic lights before The Grand Hotel turn right onto Rathmore Roadand then take your first left onto Hennapyn Road, follow the road round andturn right onto Seaway Lane. Follow this road up the hill and as it levels outyou will find the house on your right.

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Woodlands, Seaway Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6PW

6 Vaughan Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EGTel: 01803 200160

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