Woodlands Woodlands Seaway Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6PW 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 Guide price £995,000 SITUATION As the name suggests Seaway Lane extends from the seafront of Torquay and divides 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 easy reach of the many amenities and facilities that Torquay has to offer. Local shops can found a short distance away in Chelston on Old Mill Road and Walnut Road. Torquay railway station is also close by. The medieval village of Cockington, noted in the Domesday Book, is a short An attractive and substantial Victorian home in mature grounds stroll away, and surrounded by nearly 500 acres of parkland, lakes and woodland walks. The seafront and beach are equally as close, half a mile or so along the seafront is Torquay marina. The area is famous for year round with annexe or income potential water sports and renowned for its naturally mild climate and award winning beaches. If travel and commuting are important to you, the Cathedral city of Exeter and the M5 motorway is now within 30 minutes drive thanks to the new South Devon Link Road. DESCRIPTION Set amongst similar period properties on the leafy Seaway Lane, Woodlands is a substantial Victorian home benefitting from many period features. The accommodation retains a multitude of original features including ornate coving and ceilings, deep architraves, original fireplaces and sash windows. Approached across a carriage driveway leading to the front door, the ground floor has three reception rooms, kitchen and conservatory with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms to the first floor, excellent cellarage and a further room to the tower. The rear wing offers a further 2/3 bedrooms and living accommodation over two floors, giving the opportunity for two family living or home and income from the rear wing, which could also be re-instated to the principal accommodation. ACCOMMODATION Believed to have been built in the 1890's Woodlands is a much cherished family home having been in the same ownership for almost 30 years. The front door opens to the entrance vestibule with original Minton tiled floor and through a further door to the reception hall where a grand staircase rises to the first floor. The sitting room, with large bay window, and dining room are both of generous proportions with views over the gardens, both have many period features including marble fireplaces, with an open hearth in the dining room. French doors from the dining room open to the veranda. The kitchen has a range of wood fronted units above and below the work surfaces with inset sink. There is plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a gas cooker with extractor over and space for fridge and freezer. The third reception 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 master bedroom has an en suite bath and shower room and bay window giving views over the gardens. The other bedrooms share the family bathroom as well as a second cloakroom. There is also a utility cupboard with space for stacked washing and drying machines. A door from the half landing accesses the rear wing. A further staircase leads to the second floor landing and tower room with elevated views towards Cockington, and access to the loft. The rear wing has its own entrance, hall, kitchen, living room and dining room/bed 3 to the ground floor, plus two bedrooms and shower room to the first floor. This is ideal for accommodating extended family, or income from letting, or even reinstating to the main house. GARDENS & GROUNDS Almost invisible to the road the property is accessed through two pillars across a carriage driveway which is bound by mature trees, hedging and shrub borders. There is a secondary entrance onto Rawlyn road which is connected to the Seaway Lane entrance by a drive and parking area. The principal garden lies to the south side with a brick paved terrace adjacent to the property and steps rising to an original canopy veranda. The gardens to the front and side of Woodlands are level and laid to lawn whilst being edged by mature trees and shrubs. Contained within the garden is a heated swimming pool and summer house. The property and gardens benefit from a high degree of privacy. SERVICES Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating 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 DIRECTIONS From Stags Torquay take the A379 road heading in the direction of Paignton. At the traffic lights before The Grand Hotel turn right onto Rathmore Road and then take your first left onto Hennapyn Road, follow the road round and turn right onto Seaway Lane. Follow this road up the hill and as it levels out you will find the house on your right. Woodlands, Seaway Lane, Torquay, TQ2 6PW 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.