5 Bedroom Detached House for Sale in Willoughby Road, Torquay

Shandon House is a spacious double bay fronted detached house situated just off the higher end of Windsor Road and enjoying widespread views stretching from the woods at Warberry Copse and over the surrounding area towards Marldon and Dartmoor in the distance. There are local shops and amenities at both Babbacombe and Wellswood

Shandon House is a spacious double bay fronted detached house situated just off the higher end of Windsor Road and enjoying widespread views stretching from the woods at Warberry Copse and over the surrounding area towards Marldon and Dartmoor in the distance. There are local shops and amenities at both Babbacombe and Wellswood and a selection of primary schools are accessible including Warberry, Babbacombe, and Ilsham as well as The Spires College secondary school. Pleasant walks can be enjoyed through the nearby woodland at Warberry Copse and there are lovely coastal walks and local beaches within in the surrounding areas.

The property offers spacious and very well presented accommodation featuring a large through lounge and dining room, a lovely sized dining/family room ideal for entertaining and opening through to the kitchen with it's vaulted ceiling. Upstairs are five good sized bedrooms making the house ideal as a large family home and which may also suit several generations of family sharing. Outside are easily managed gardens which are nicely screened from the roadside.

There is the added attraction of a large double length detached garage which is ideal for a car enthusiast or those looking for a workshop for other hobbies or crafts.

Internal viewing recommended.

Accommodation.

Wooden entrance door with a glazed inset panel and window over to the

Entrance Hall 11'10" x 4'4" (3.61m x 1.33m) Radiator with cover. Recessed ceiling lighting. Oak flooring. Opening through to the

Spacious Inner Hall 18'4" x 6'10" (5.61m x 2.10m) Large understairs recess with space for additional furniture. Storage cupboard. Recessed ceiling lighting. Oak flooring. Stairs to the first floor with a large double glazed window to the side.

Cloakroom/WC  5'1" x 3'6" (1.57m x 1.08m) Modern white suite comprising a close couple WC and hand basin with a cupboard below. Part panelled walls. Wall shelving. Tiled effect flooring. Recessed lighting. Obscure double glazed window.

Lounge and Dining Room 24'4" x 13'10" (7.43m x 4.23m) A lovely spacious through room part divided into two areas by a wide square opening. The Lounge Area features a large square bay double glazed window overlooking the front gardens and the surrounding area. Wooden fireplace surround and mantel with an attractive tiled inset, hearth and coal effect gas fire. Coved ceiling. Dado rail. Two radiators. The Dining Room Area features a large square bay double glazed window with french doors opening onto the front garden and giving views over the surrounding area. Coved ceiling. Dado rail. Radiator. 

Dining/Living Room 20'4" x 11'5" (6.22m x 3.49m) A lovely family room and ideal for entertaining with space for a large table and chairs and with room for lounge furniture. Approached from the hall through an attractive coloured and leaded panel door. Two double glazed windows. Featuring a white painted brick fireplace and hearth with a gas stove. Oak flooring. Recessed ceiling lighting. Radiator with a cover. A wide opening leads through to the

Kitchen 14'8" x 10'10" (4.48m x3.32m) Featuring a vaulted ceiling with wooden beam work and three 'velux style' roof windows giving a spacious feel to the room. Double glazed window and part double glazed door to the side garden. Fitted with an extensive range of units comprising floor base cupboards and drawers with long woodblock style work top areas with tiled surrounds. Inset corner double bowl stainless steel sink unit with a drainer and mixer tap. Good range of matching wall cupboards. Additional island with a breakfast bar, shelving, drawers and basket drawers below. Space for a large range oven with a cooker hood over. Space for a large fridge/freezer.

Utility Room 6'8" x 5'2" (2.05m x 1.59m) Situated off the hall. Fitted shelving and work top areas. Space for coat hanging and storage. Tiled effect flooring. Space for a washing machine and additional appliances. Baxi Platinum 24HE gas fired boiler.

A staircase with a white painted balustrade and a wooden hand rail lead from the hall up to

The First Floor.

Spacious Main Landing 17'3" x 6'5" (5.28m x 1.98m) overall plus the Inner Landing 6'6" x 2'9" (2.00m x 0.86m) White painted balustrade surround with a wooden handrail. Recessed lighting. Radiator

Bedroom 1 14'0" x 11'10" (4.28m x 3.62m) Featuring a wide double glazed square bay window giving widespread views over the surrounding area towards Warberry Copse and across Torquay towards Shiphay and Marldon. Coved ceiling. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 13'10" x 11'11" (4.24m x 3.65m) Featuring a wide double glazed square bay window giving widespread views over the surrounding area towards Warberry Copse and across Torquay towards Shiphay and Marldon. Coved ceiling. Wood panelled headboard. Radiator.

Bedroom 3 11'8" x 10'5" (3.57m x 3.20m) Double glazed window to the side giving widespread views over the surrounding area towards St Marychurch and Dartmoor in the distance. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Large built in storage cupboard/wardrobe with shelving.

Bedroom 4 10'8" x 9'11" (3.26m x 3.04m) Double glazed window to the side giving widespread views over the surrounding area towards St Marychurch and Dartmoor in the distance. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Range of modern double wardrobes.

Modern Shower Room 7'6" x 6' 4" (2.29m x 1.95m) Obscure double glazed window to the side. Large shower cubicle with a glazed screen and a chrome shower fitting. Pedestal wash basin. Chrome ladder style radiator. Shower panelled walls with a panelled ceiling and recessed lighting. Tiled effect flooring.

Separate WC. Modern white close couple WC. Shower panelled walls. Shelving. Obscure double glazed window.

Stairs with a balustrade and hand rail lead up to the Second Floor.

Landing. Double glazed window to the side.

Bedroom 5 20'3" x 11'8" (6.18m x 3.57m) overall into the wide entrance area. Sloped ceilings with recessed lighting and three 'velux style' roof windows giving views over the surrounding area and widespread views to the side towards St Marychurch, Marldon and Dartmoor in the distance. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Access to the eaves.

Bathroom/WC 11'7" X 7'7" (3.54m X 2.33m) Sloping ceiling with a 'velux style' roof window giving widespread views over the surrounding area and towards Warberry Copse. Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a bath with a hand shower attachment set in a mosaic tiled surround. Wash basin and close couple WC. Part mosaic tiled walls. Tiled floor. Radiator. Fitted storage cupboards. Access to the eaves.

Outside.

The property is enclosed by walls, fencing and hedges with a side gate and a short flight of steps and a paved pathway leading to the entrance door. The front garden is screened from the road by the hedges and has a paved patio area ideal for potted plants. This opens onto a mainly lawn garden with various shrubs, small trees and a palm. Pathway giving access to the side of the house A wide paved pathway leads to the side of the house which is again screened by the hedge with space for potted plants and a bench with a trellis arch for climbing plants. Four steps lead through to the private rear paved patio garden with space for table and chairs, potted plants and containers with a pergola arch, outside lighting and access to the garage.

Double Length Detached Garage 27'3" x 12'5" (8.31m x 3.78m) with a roller door to the front and a stable door opening from the rear garden. Window to the rear garden. The garage is block built and has a pitched roof with large areas of eaves storage. There are plenty of electric points and strip lighting and is fitted with an extensive range of shelving, wall racks and a work bench. The garage is capable of storing two cars depending on their length plus additional items and would be ideal for a car enthusiast or those looking for a workshop for other hobbies or crafts.

Council Tax Band E (£2,729.04 2024/25).

Energy Performance Rating Band D.

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