RocksideHeadland Road Torquay Devon

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FOR SALE FREEHOLD With impeccable style, ample space and endless views, Rockside offers a home of distinction for gracious living, elegantly appointed with outstanding design features. With superb attention to detail, the property has undergone comprehensive renovation, featuring a wealth of imported American oak finely crafted together with extensive works to the fabric of the building. From its cliff top location the house has dazzling views of Tor Bay and its surrounding coastline looking to the distant horizon and wide expanses of the English Channel, the garden having direct access to the waters edge. The graceful architecture of the house is of Edwardian style with mock tudor timbering and leaded light windows, well proportioned rooms giving space for quiet relaxation and family living. In addition to the principal residence, the west wing has been re-designed as a self contained annexe, offering a guest suite, housekeepers apartment or home for a dependent relative. The principal accommodation has two reception rooms, games room, oak kitchen with granite work tops and a cream aga, utility room, four bedrooms and four bathrooms, the hand crafted Victorian style suites by Sanitan having a striking blue pattern.

Reception halln Kitchen/breakfast roomn Utilityn 2 cloakrooms Dining roomn Drawing roomn Games room 4 bedroomsn 3 bathroomsn Annexe 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room Guest suite with bedroom, dressing room, bathroomn Gardensn Garage

Rockside Headland Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6RD £2,500,000

Graceful architecture, impeccable style, ample space and dazzling views

Standing in virtually level gardens the property is approached through high gates and stone pillars opening to the driveway. The garden to the south side is laid to lawn with ornamental walling bounding a terrace adjacent to the house. The gardens are laid principally to lawn with a small productive garden and greenhouse. Steps from the garden descend to the ‘look out’ and continue to the rock pools and sea at the waters edge. Headland Road is an exclusive residential cul-de-sac situated just off Torbay Road, reached by a left hand turning when taking the coastal road from Torquay towards Paignton. The property is to be found at the head of the close to the left hand side. The location is well placed for the sister towns of the bay, with amenities to cover all lifestyle needs including excellent schooling, hospital care, shopping and leisure facilities, surrounded by the sheltered waters of the Tor Bay and the coastline of coves and hillsides. Communication links include a branch line railway linking to the inter city network at Newton Abbot with trains to London (Paddington - fastest journey time 2 hours 33 minutes), Bristol, the Midlands and beyond.

The M5 motorway is accessed at Exeter (approximately 22 miles) linking to the A380 leading into Torquay. Exeter airport is the home base for Flybe, with flights to international, holiday and business destinations. The port of Plymouth has a cross channel ferry service to Brittany and Northern Spain. Covered ENTRANCE PORCH Oak front door into ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Mat well. Cloaks cupboard. Cupboard housing the underfloor heating controls. CLOAKROOM Two double glazed windows. WC, wash basin. Coved ceiling. UTILITY ROOM Two windows. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Two gas fired combination boilers. Inset stainless steel sink, cupboards beneath. Glazed door into RECEPTION HALL American oak flooring. French doors to the terrace with views over the garden to the sea.

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DRAWING ROOM Bay window to the garden and sea. Beamed and coved ceiling, inset lighting. Wood burner with ornate over mantle. American oak flooring. GAMES ROOM Virtually full height windows with views to the garden and sea. American oak flooring. Inset lighting. Access to loft. GARDEN ROOM/STORE Velux window. Wash basin. Door to CLOAKROOM Window. Low level WC, pedestal wash basin. Door to side. DINING ROOM Double glazed doors, windows to either side, opening to the terrace with views to the garden and sea. Feature beamed ceiling, inset lighting. Walk through to: KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Double glazed window, to the front. Built-in Aga with three hot plates. Granite work tops, oak fronted kitchen units, plate rack. Double oven, built-in microwave, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge. Door to annexe. FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION Original staircase with carved newel posts, rises to the half landing. Double glazed window, stained glass leaded light feature. BEDROOM (4) Double glazed window to the front. American oak flooring. Inset ceiling lights. EN-SUITE BATHROOM Victorian style bath, mixer tap, pedestal wash basin, bidet, WC. Heated towel rail/Victorian style radiator. Staircase continues to the first floor landing. BEDROOM (1) DRESSING ROOM Double glazed window to the garden and sea. American oak flooring throughout. BEDROOM Double glazed doors opening to a balcony, views of the garden and sea, two side windows. Coved ceiling, inset lighting. CLOAKROOM Double glazed window to the side. Wash down closet, bidet, pedestal wash basin.

Heated towel rail/Victorian style radiator. Inset ceiling lights. EN-SUITE BATHROOM Double glazed window to the rear, two small windows to the side. Victorian style claw foot bath, Victorian style mixer tap/shower attachment, two pedestal wash basins, bidet, wash down closet, walk-in corner shower cubicle. Heated towel rail/ Victorian style radiator. Two cupboards. BEDROOM (2) Double glazed doors open to half semi-circular balcony with views of the garden and the sea, window to the side. American oak flooring. Coved ceiling, inset ceiling lights. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Window to the side, obscure glass. Walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, wash down closet, bidet. Heated towel rail/Victorian style radiator. Extractor fan. Door to inner landing. Understairs cupboard. Oak staircase rises to the second floor GUEST SUITE SITTING AREA Velux window. Access to eaves. Walk-in WARDROBE Window. Fitted shelves and hanging rail. BEDROOM Double glazed doors opening to the balcony with views of the garden and sea. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Double glazed window to the side. Double shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, bidet. Two radiators. Heritage heated towel rail/Victorian style radiator. Access to eaves. Tiled floor. THE WEST WING The accommodation of the West Wing is arranged over two floors. LIVING ROOM Double glazed doors to garden. American oak flooring. Walk through to KITCHEN Window to the side, door to the side. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units incorporating an electric oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Door to UTILITY ROOM

From the kitchen a spiral staircase rises to the first floor accommodation. BEDROOM (1) Double doors open to a small balcony with views of the garden and sea. American oak flooring. EN SUITE BATHROOM Roll top bath, shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and bidet. Heated towel rail. BEDROOM (2) Double glazed windows with window seat. American oak flooring. EN SUITE BATHROOM Roll top bath, shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and bidet. OUTSIDE The property is approached through double oak gates and stone pillars leading to a driveway with mature shrubs to either side. The principal gardens are laid to lawn and capture the views of the sea and coastline of the bay. To the east side of the garden is a small productive garden. Steps open to the cliff pathway and the ‘look out’ point, descending to the waters edge. SERVICES Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are all connected, subject to the necessary authorities and regulations. Gas fired central heating (underfloor / radiators) 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 2013/2014 £2499.13) VIEWING By appointment with the Vendors Agents

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IMPORTANT - We would inform prospective purchasers that these sales particulars have been prepared as a general guide only. A detailed survey has not been carried out, nor the services,appliances and fittings tested. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishing purposes and are approximate. If floor plans are included, they are for guidance only and illustration purposes

only and may not be to scale. If there are any important matters likely to effect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.

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Rockside Headland Road Torquay Devon £2,500,000