Detached house for sale in Vane Hill Road, Torquay TQ1

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Standing in the lea of St Johns Wood, Rockwood Lodge is one of Torquay’s rare gems, set within a sizeable plot in a tranquil position at the head of a private driveway on the hillside betwixt Torquay’s picturesque harbourside and the scenic Meadfoot Beach. The property has been a much-loved home for our clients family for many years and provides character three bedroom accommodation that now requires a program of refurbishment, offering great potential for extension, modernisation and improvement, subject to any necessary consent being obtained. The principal living space enjoys a southerly aspect overlooking the established gardens and swimming pool.

The property is enviably tucked back from the hustle and bustle, yet easily accessible to the vibrant harbourside, yacht marina and town centre. Waterside bars, restaurants, Princess Theatre and array of leisure activities can all be found on the doorstep, whilst following the sea front promenade takes you to the flagship Torre Abbey Sands Beach, historic Torre Abbey, Torquay Train Station and leisure centre. Walking a short distance in the opposite direction takes you to Meadfoot Beach, one of Torquay's most picturesque locations and a haven for water sports.

EPC Rating: D

Sellers Insight

“My parents bought Rockwood Lodge in 1967 and my mother lived there happily for 56 years, never wanting to move because it was so very peaceful and private.

I have very fond memories of my childhood home – the long hot summers spent by the pool in the peace and quiet, where the only sound was the birds in the trees. It was so easy for me to walk from there to the beaches, harbourside and shops.

It is with a heavy heart that we are now selling Rockwood Lodge, but it is now time to pass the property on to new owners and to enable them to create their own lasting memories here.”

Step Inside

A driveway sweeps up to the property leading to the entrance porch with part glazed door to the reception hall with window to the front, understairs storage cupboard and further cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer units. Cloakroom with WC, wash hand basin and obscure glazed window. Dining room with bay window overlooking the patio, swimming pool and southerly facing gardens. Further door to a rear porch with door to the rear gardens. Sitting room French doors and matching sidescreens opening to the rear gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and working surfaces with inset sink unit. Space for gas cooker and further undercounter appliance space. Storage cupboards, larder cupboard, window to garden room and further window to the side. Garden room with windows to the front and side and door to the front. Door to a workshop/store, former coal bunker.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the Split Level Landing. Bedroom 1 with window overlooking the attractive front lawned gardens with views towards the wooded Lincombes hillside. Further window overlooking the swimming pool and southerly rear gardens. Range of built-in wardrobes, vanity unit and hatch to roof space. Bedroom 2 with wash hand basin and window enjoying views over the rear gardens and swimming pool. Bedroom 3 with windows to the side and rear. Shower room with double shower, wash hand basin and WC. Cupboard housing the Worcester gas fired boiler and window to the front.

Step Outside

To the front is a concrete driveway leading to a parking area for several vehicles and attached garage with remote operated up and over door, window to the side and courtesy door to the rear. Beyond the parking area is a good size lawned garden with pathways to the side leading through mature shrub gardens. A raised wooded garden to the side of the house leads around to the rear garden which enjoys a bright southerly aspect with patio and raised paved terrace with swimming pool beyond which is a level lawned garden. Off the patio is a pool/store room with tiled floor and window to the rear.
Gated access at the rear of the garden leads to St Johns Wood.

Additional Information

Sloped access.
Situated within The Lincombes Conservation Area.
Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected.
Council Tax Band - ‘E’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/25 is £2,729.04.

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

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Sat Nav: Whilst the actual property postcode is TQ1 2BT, using TQ1 2LR will direct you closer to the house. From Torquay's harbour at Strand, (keeping inner harbour on your right), turn left at the clock tower into Torwood Street. At the traffic lights turn right into Meadfoot Road and progress to the top of the hill, turn right into Meafoot Lane and immediately left into Vane Hill Road. Take the first turning to the left-hand side and follow the road up past the entrance to Meadfoot Grange, bearing slightly to the right and you will see the driveway to Rockwood Lodge almost in front of you.

Garden

Sizeable gardens with swimming pool.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway