5 bed detached house for sale

Haldon Road, Torquay TQ1

Buttercombe is an exceptional detached family residence offering beautifully presented and highly versatile accommodation thoughtfully remodelled to create a contemporary home perfectly suited to modern family living. Offering five bedrooms, three luxurious bath and shower rooms, generous open plan living space and outstanding entertaining gardens this impressive home combines style, practicality and lifestyle in equal measure. From its elevated position the property also enjoys distant sea views across Tor Bay from the first floor balcony completing what is a truly special family home.

A spacious reception hallway immediately sets the tone for the quality found throughout the property and provides access to the principal accommodation. The sitting room is a wonderfully light and inviting space with wide sliding patio doors opening directly onto the rear entertaining terrace, allowing the gardens to become a natural extension of the living accommodation.

Without doubt the heart of the home is the stunning open plan kitchen dining room. Beautifully fitted with sleek contemporary cabinetry, quality integrated appliances and an impressive central island it has been designed with entertaining and family life at the forefront. There is ample room for a large dining table while patio doors open directly onto the covered outdoor entertaining area creating an effortless indoor outdoor lifestyle. A separate utility room provides additional storage and practicality whilst a cloakroom completes the ground floor living accommodation.

Also on the ground floor is a generous double bedroom served by a contemporary shower room making it ideal for guests, dependent relatives or multi generational living. A separate study provides an excellent work from home office whilst offering flexibility as a hobbies room or snug if desired.

The first floor continues to impress with four further well proportioned bedrooms. The superb principal suite enjoys a walk through dressing room with extensive fitted wardrobes leading to a beautifully appointed en suite shower room. Bedroom two enjoys its own balcony enclosed by contemporary stainless steel and glass balustrading taking full advantage of the pleasant outlook across the gardens towards Tor Bay with distant sea views. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Outside Buttercombe truly comes into its own. To the front two separate driveways provide parking for approximately four/five vehicles and lead to the larger than average garage with electrically operated roller door. The landscaped front gardens feature level lawns attractive raised borders and contemporary walling creating an impressive approach.

The rear gardens have been expertly designed around entertaining and outdoor living. Extensive composite decking flows seamlessly from the house providing numerous seating areas together with a dedicated hot tub area. The covered outdoor kitchen and barbecue area is a real showpiece complete with built in preparation space and seating creating the perfect venue for summer gatherings and celebrations.

Beyond the decked terrace a level lawn provides space for children and pets while landscaped pathways and mature planting lead through to an outstanding garden bar complete with serving area and an impressive sunken seating area. Feature lighting, attractive planting and a good degree of privacy complete what is undoubtedly one of the finest entertaining gardens currently available in this part of Torquay.

Location

Haldon Road is regarded as one of the most sought after residential addresses within the Wellswood area of Torquay, ideally positioned for those looking to enjoy both a peaceful setting and easy access to the very best the English Riviera has to offer.

Wellswood Village is just a short distance away and offers an excellent selection of independent cafés, restaurants, boutique shops, a delicatessen, pub and everyday convenience stores. The picturesque Meadfoot Beach, Torquay Harbour and Marina are all nearby, providing beautiful coastal walks, waterside restaurants and access onto the South West Coast Path.

Families are well catered for with highly regarded primary and secondary schools close by including Wellswood Primary School together with Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Girls' Grammar School. The area also benefits from excellent sporting facilities, nearby golf courses, tennis clubs and scenic woodland walks.

For those needing to commute Torquay Railway Station provides regular services to Exeter and London Paddington whilst the South Devon Highway offers straightforward access to Exeter, the M5 and beyond.

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