4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Set in a prominent corner plot, behind an attractive wide facade, Newlands is a MATURE DETACHED DORMER BUNGALOW offering generous living space, double fronted in design, with lofty ceiling heights, typical of its era. Approached over a feature covered verandah dressed with an established Wisteria the spacious accommodation radiates from a welcoming hall and benefits from three reception rooms complemented with FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS. Nestled within private gardens with a swimming pool, the property also enjoys ample driveway parking and garaging.Wellswood 'village' is just yards level walk away with delicatessen, coffee shops, grocery store and patisseries, whilst Meadfoot Beach is within a lovely walk through Ilsham meadow. Torquay offers high class waterside restaurants, theatre, deep water Yacht Marina and a rail station with easy connection to Paddington, London. OWNER INSIGHT "Newlands has been a happy, comfortable home for 25years - a very convenient location, only a stone’s throw from Wellswood Village. I will be taking lots of wonderful memories with me when I leave my lovely home. The grandchildren have enjoyed playing in the garden and swimming in the pool and I have thoroughly enjoyed everything that the property has offered me. Each spring we look forward to the wisteria coming into bloom, with it looking an absolute picture and a welcoming sight when approaching the property." STEP INSIDE A driveway leads to three wide steps and an attractive, pillared veranda entrance with large oak double doors opening to the RECEPTION HALL with four windows overlooking the front approach. Decorative cornice ceiling and two attractive feature arches. Multi paned glazed door opens to the triple aspect SITTING/DINING ROOM with feature fireplace, two alcove display niches, decorative cornice work and ceiling rose. The KITCHEN is fitted with a range of light oak effect units and wood trim work tops with inset sink. Built-in electric double oven, gas hob with cooker hood over, provision for dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer. Windows and door to the rear terrace and garden. LIVING ROOM overlooking the front approach towards the wooded Lincombes hillside, feature fireplace, book shelves and cornice work to ceiling. STUDY with dual aspect and door to the front garden. REAR LOBBY Off the sitting room is a REAR LOBBY with pantry and door to the garden. UTILITY with window, provision for washing machine, Butler sink and Baxi gas boiler. CLOAKROOM with obscure window. BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS BEDROOM 1 with dual aspect and comprehensive range of built-in wardrobes. BATHROOM with suite of panelled bath with shower mixer taps, wash basin and WC. Tiling to walls and floor, obscure glazed window. BEDROOM 2 overlooks the rear and has a comprehensive range of built-in furniture. BATHROOM with suite of bath with tiled panel, shower cubicle and vanity unit with twin basins and cupboards beneath. Tiling to walls, ladder style heated towel rail, ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan and obscure glazed window. SEPARATE WC with obscure glazed window. STEP UPSTAIRS From the Reception Hall a spiral staircase rises to the First Floor Landing leaded light window to the front looking towards the tree lined Lincombes hillside. BEDROOM 3 with leaded light window to the rear, vanity unit, built-in wardrobe and low level access to eaves storage. BEDROOM 4 with window to the rear, vanity unit and built-in wardrobe with low level access to eaves storage. SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Part tiled walls, extractor fan and storage cupboard. STEP OUTSIDE Newlands is screened from the road by high mature hedging and is approached by a sweeping driveway with mature lawned garden to the side and continues across the front of the property to a tarmac parking area and the garaging. Attached SINGLE GARAGE with up and over door, power, lighting, electric consumer units, window and courtesy door. Detached DOUBLE GARAGE with two single up and over doors (one remote operated), lighting, window and courtesy door. To the side of the property is a paved patio and lawned garden with Magnolia and runs around the side screened from Wellswood Avenue by mature hedging. To the rear is a wide paved patio with steps rising to a covered swimming pool (currently not in use). A pathway sweeps around to the opposite side of the property to a courtyard with rotary line point, outside tap, pool equipment room, part glazed greenhouse, small lawn and gated access to the front. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ACCESS: Level driveway & stepped approach. HEATING: Gas Central Heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND: ‘G’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £3899.72. CONSERVATION AREA: Warberries. FLOOD RISK: SURFACE WATER: Very Low. RIVERS & THE SEA: Very Low (according to the gov.uk website). BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor & in-home with EE & Vodafone and good outdoor & variable in-home with O2 & Three (according to the Ofcom website). There is an annual fee of £100 towards the private road maintenance. OUR AREA Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera. TORQUAY IS WELL CONNECTED By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot. By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights. By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles. DIRECTIONS SAT NAV: TQ1 2QE. WHAT3WORDS: ///deflection.gasp.spend Garden Mature gardens with swimming pool (not in use). Parking - Garage Double and single garage. Parking - Driveway