Pembroke House Pembroke House Ashfield Road, Torquay, TQ2 6HH Newton Abbot 6 Miles Totnes 10 Miles Exeter 21 Miles Plymouth 38 Miles
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Pembroke House Pembroke House Ashfield Road, Torquay, TQ2 6HH Newton Abbot 6 miles Totnes 10 miles Exeter 21 miles Plymouth 38 miles • Many Period Features • Over 4,200 sq ft of Accommodation • Some Sea Views • Close to Sea Front and Local Shops • Indoor Pool • Great Entertaining Areas • 6 Bedrooms Guide price £665,000 SITUATION Pembroke House is just a short distance from Torre Abbey Sands and one mile from Torquay's harbour side and deep water marina, in the much favoured area of Chelston. Local shops and amenities are to be found a short distance away on Old Mill Road and Walnut Road. Torquay railway station is a short stroll away. Torquay is one of three beautiful towns forming the sheltered Tor Bay and is renowned for the warm climate, clear bathing waters and clean air. The local beaches form a golden arc around the bay with shingle coves scattered nearby. Torquay became fashionable for Naval officers and other affluent families during A wonderful detached period home in the favoured Chelston area the first half of the 19th century, which prompted the building of many large fashionable villas and exclusive hotels. close to the sea front. Today the town provides a wonderful quality of life for its residents with excellent shopping, waterside restaurants, a theatre and bars. Internationally renowned water sports are held in the sheltered bay. The area provides many scenic walks along south Devon's coastal footpaths, with local golf courses also nearby. A short distance to the north lies the magnificent Dartmoor National Park. If travel and commuting are important to you the Cathedral city of Exeter, and the Maritime port of Plymouth, are both within an hours drive. Torquay train station is within easy reach and there is a bus stop on a main route a short walk from the house. DESCRIPTION Constructed of local red sandstone under a slate roof in approximately 1850, Pembroke House is a substantial period property retaining many of its original features, such as magnificent stained glass around the entrance door, doors and mouldings, sash windows, ornate ceiling plaster work and an attractive staircase. The main accommodation, including six bedrooms, reception accommodation is traditionally laid out over two floors, in addition to a large basement area which houses the swimming pool and games rooms amongst others. The current owners have made many improvements to the property over their term of ownership and today it makes a fine family home. ACCOMMODATION Entering through the original front door you can immediately admire many of the period features including the stained glass work, intricate cornicing and door mouldings. To the left is the home office, whilst on the right are the sitting and dining rooms. Both are large rooms with high ceilings, and light thanks to the floor to ceiling bay sash windows which open to the large decked terrace, a lovely entertaining or relaxing area on sunnier days. The kitchen/breakfast room is open plan and loosely divided by the wall that the range cooker is set into, making a wonderful family room. The kitchen area is made up of free-standing wooden units including a stainless steel double sink unit, a unit housing a dishwasher, a triple and a single unit with drawers and shelving under. Off the kitchen is a utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and built in storage. Also off the kitchen is the back stair case, rear porch and w.c. To the first floor are six bedrooms, the master has access to the 'Jack & Jill' family bath and shower room, bedroom two has an en suite shower room. Both are large rooms and benefit from sea views towards the harbour. There are four further bedrooms. Above the stairs and accessed by stairs is what the owners refer to as the Minstrels Gallery with a feature stained glass window. The basement stairs lead down from a door off the kitchen. On this level you will find the swimming pool room which has several sliding glass doors so that it can be opened up to the garden on warmer days. There are several other rooms on this level with a variety of uses or potential, but currently games room, pool room, family room, workshop and store. GARDEN & GROUNDS The property is surrounded by its grounds. There are large wooden gates giving access to the driveway parking area as well as a pedestrian gate. There is a detached studio/office, from where the current owners run their business, that could also be converted to a double garage. The gardens are mostly laid to lawn with mature shrub and trees interspersed, including Palms, and are securely surrounded by stone walling and hedging. The pool room opens up to the garden with three sliding glass doors, plus a large sunny deck is accessed from the sitting and dining rooms, both great entertaining areas. SERVICES Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. LOCAL AUTHORITY Torbay District Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DR. Tel: 01803 201 201. E-mail: [email protected]. VIEWING ARRANGEMENT Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on 01803 200160. DIRECTIONAL NOTE From Stags Torquay office follow the A379 sea front road towards Paignton, immediately after Torre Abbey Gardens at the traffic lights turn right signed Torquay railway station. Follow the one way road then turn left to join Avenue Road. At the next traffic lights turn left in to Old Mill Road, pass the parade of shops and follow up the hill and you will find Ashfield Road and Pembroke House shortly on your right. Pembroke House, Ashfield Road, Torquay, TQ2 6HH These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 6 Vaughan Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EG Tel: 01803 200160 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.