Villa St Ronans
Villa St Ronans Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, TQ1 1RR Dartmouth 11 miles Exeter 24 miles Totnes 10 miles
• Elevated Sea Views • Interesting & Spacious Modernist Property • Sought after Location • 5 Bedrooms (2 en suite) • Secluded Walled Garden • Garage
Guide price £779,950 SITUATION Situated in a lovely elevated position, principally facing south with attractive views, Villa St Ronans is set in a wonderfully secluded position within its own grounds. Villa St Ronans nestles neatly in an area known as the Warberries. This is a conservation area on a pretty hillside setting, largely consisting of detached villas in spacious grounds, amongst lush vegetation with the ambience of the French Riviera. Residents enjoy a mild climate and a fabulous quality of life. Villa St Ronans is only a short stroll from the local shops of Wellswood and the happening harbourside with a myriad of restaurants and continental cafes and Torquay's international deep-water marina. For those that enjoy life on the ocean wave, the English Riviera is perfect, with many beaches within the bay, some beautiful and secluded. There are first class educational facilities on your doorstep; within a couple of miles are Torquay boys and girls grammar schools as well as a number of well-regarded state and private sector schools. With the new by-pass now open Exeter and the M5 motorway can be reached in half an hour. Torquay train station is only a few minutes away with a mainline service to Paddington via Newton Abbot. Exeter Airport has regular flights to many international and European destinations.
DESCRIPTION Built in the 1930s Villa St Ronans is a Modernist house that has been renovated over the years today forming a spacious family home. Wooden floors and the expanses of glass give the property a bright and airy feel. Many of the rooms benefit from beautiful elevated sea views over the leafy surrounding area to Tor Bay with Brixham in the distance. The accommodation is principally laid out over three levels with the reception
A stunning Modernist five bedroom house in an elevated position with beautiful sea views over Tor Bay
rooms on the lower ground floor with access to the gardens. The ground and first floors house the 5 bedrooms, the impressive master having a huge wrap-around terrace with stunning views.
ACCOMMODATION Approached through double doors off the road into the impressive entrance hall, the accommodation comprises of three floors all separated by half landings. On the lower ground floor are the open plan sitting room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast rooms with access to the terrace and garden. The kitchen has a smart range of white fitted units and wooden work surfaces, gas cooker, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, with space for a breakfast table. On this level, there is also a utility room with fitted storage units and a sink, a cloakroom, separate WC and a possible study, currently being used as a store room. Access to the garage is found to the left of the entrance hall. On the next floor, there are three double bedrooms, one en suite, and a family bath and shower room. Off the next half landing there is another bedroom with an en suite WC. The top of the house is occupied by only the wonderful master bedroom which has bifold doors out onto a balcony wrapping around the rear and side of the bedroom and making the most of the stunning views. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom.
GARDENS & GROUNDS The walled garden at the rear of the property is well-maintained. A terrace, accessed from the sitting room, has beautiful views across the bay and a seating area. Steps lead down to a gravelled path through neatly planted rosemary bushes, lavender and bay trees. A lawned area further down has a summer house built at the same time as Villa St Ronans and an area for a possible vegetable garden or greenhouse at the bottom. Surrounded by walls and established trees, the garden is peaceful and secluded. Incorporated into the house at the front with direct access to the road, is a garage.
SERVICES Mains water, drainage, gas & electricity. Gas Central Heating
LOCAL AUTHORITY Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DR. Tel : 01803 201201 E-mail:
[email protected] VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS DIRECTIONS From Torquay's harbourside turn left at the clocktower into Torwood Street. At the traffic lights continue straight ahead into Babbacombe Road (A379) and progress up the hill towards Wellswood. On reaching St Matthias Church turn left into Higher Warberry Road and continue up the hill. Just before reaching the S bend bear left remaining on higher Warberry Road. Villa St Ronans can be found shortly on you left.
Villa St Ronans, Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, TQ1 1RR
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