Kitchen/breakfast room, scullery, butlers pantry, cloakroom, morning room, dining room, drawing room, conservatory, basement, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, linen room.
The Location
With timeless elegance and haunting memories of Victorian comfort and prosperity, Elmbrae embraces the architectural heritage of its gracious vintage roots. Serenely set behind high gates in surrounding gardens and grounds, the property has original detail encapsulating the iconic lifestyle.
Forming part of the Chelston Conservation Area, Seaway Lane leads from Torquay sea front towards Cockington Village, Elmbrae being situated in the lower part of the road, closer to the sea front promenade. The area is a fine example of a Victorian suburb, being late Victorian in character, now developed into a mature landscape retaining a degree of seclusion intended as a special feature of the landscape.
Communications
In addition to proximity to the sea front, Seaway Lane is well placed for Torquay railway station where a branch line links to the inter-city network at Newton Abbot for trains to London Paddington (fastest journey time 2 hours 33 minutes) and for Bristol and the north of England.
The Property
Features of this unique and exceptional home include high ceilings with ornate coving and deep architraves, marble fireplaces, sash windows and restored radiators. The ground floor accommodation has three principal reception rooms and study, a kitchen, scullery and butler’s pantry, with conservatory positioned to the westerly aspect. The first floor has six bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a walk-in linen store. The main bedrooms to the front have views over the surrounding area towards the bay. Substantial cellarage provides workshop and storage space. Approached through electronically operated gates, the tarmac driveway leads to the house and continues to the rear where can be found a single garage and parking space. The side garden would provide space for a productive garden and continues to the main garden lying to the southerly aspect. Adjacent to the house is a wide terrace with steps descending to the lawn, which is bounded and interspersed with a profusion of shrubs.
For the requirements of 21st century living, local shops are to be found at Old Mill Road and Walnut Road where can be found a comprehensive range of amenities. Torquay has excellent private and state schooling, both a boys and girls grammar school having sought after places.
An out of town shopping complex has branches of many well known stores including both Sainsburys and a large Marks and Spencer currently undergoing a store upgrade. Health care is well provided by both Torbay Hospital and the private hospital of Mount Stuart. With a spectacular coastline and sheltered sailing waters, Torquay remains popular with both resident and visitor, blending the amenities of a traditional resort with a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Breakfast room 14’11 x 14’9
Scullery 18’2 x 10’10
Butlers Pantry
Study 10’8 x 10’2
Morning room 14’3 x 12’9
Dining room 16’10 x 21’0 (into bay)
Drawing room 16’10 x 21’0 (into bay)
Conservatory 20’4 x 10’3
2 cloakrooms
Lower Ground Floor
Games room 32’8 x 21’0 (into bay)
5 storage rooms
First Floor
Bedroom (1) 16’0 x 21’0 (into bay)
En-suite bathroom
Bedroom (2) 16’0 x 21’0 (into bay)
En-suite bathroom
Cloakroom
Bedroom(3) 14’4 x 12’11
Bedroom (4)14’4x x12’6
En-suite bathroom (shared with bedroom (1)
Bedroom (5)11’5 x 11’0
Bedroom (6) 11’3 x 9’2
Bathroom,
Linen room
Property Information
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are all connected, subject to the necessary authorities and regulations.
Contents, fixtures and fittings: Only those mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Current Property Tax Band G: (Payable 2010/2011 £2482.57)
Viewing: By appointment with Vendors Agents
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