Maidencombe, Torquay

Standing in the semi-rural location of Maidencombe, Higher Commons is a versatile property with adjoining PADDOCK OF CIRCA 1.5 ACRE commanding wide views over rolling Devon fields and hills. The property has been a loved home to our clients family over 32 years, arranged as a THREE BEDROOM MAIN HOME and TWO BEDROOM ANNEXE. A true lifestyle opportunity for those seeking space for an extended family or potential to generate income from letting, coupled with land perfect for children to explore and play, gardening enthusiast, or animals.

The village of Maidencombe is set between the coastal towns of Torquay and Teignmouth, both offering an array of amenities, leisure activities and mooring facilities, and the market town of Newton Abbot with railway station providing direct links to most major cities. Locally, fine dining at Orestone Manor or the traditional ambiance of the Thatched Tavern Inn can be enjoyed within close proximity.

OWNER INSIGHT

"Higher Commons has been our family home for 32 years and has provided a fabulous childhood for our boys, from treehouse to football and contact games, trampolines and a hot tub, numerous birthday parties and a constant stream of sleepovers over the years, it's been wonderful. The views are breathtaking and it's going to be so hard to leave it all behind but it will remain in our hearts forever. As our family have grown up and moved on, it's time for a new family to love and treasure it as we have and to make beautiful memories too. Our neighbours are so lovely and have been there for us through happy times and sad times too. Their kindness has been such a support during the last few years, they will welcome new owners with kindness. It has been such a special home to us and we hope it will be again to another family."

STEP INSIDE

A composite entrance door opens to the ENTRANCE PORCH with tiled floor and side windows. Inner glazed door to the RECEPTION HALL open plan with the KITCHEN which has recently been upgraded with pale grey, shaker style units and slim profile worktops with inset ceramic sink unit. Provisions for range cooker, slimline dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and American style fridge/freezer. Two obscure windows. The kitchen is open plan to the DINING ROOM enjoying a dual aspect with views over the front garden and driveway approach. The SITTING ROOM features an exposed brick inglenook fireplace with heavy timber mantel and log burner. Corner window overlooking the front garden and driveway approach. From the sitting room a glass block wall allows borrowed light through to the SNUG LOUNGE with dual aspect, commanding exceptional views over parts of the rear garden and terracing, across the surrounding area and rolling Devon hills.

FIRST FLOOR

From the Reception Hall an oak staircase with chrome spindles rises to the rises to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING which is utilised as a relaxing seating area with picture window overlooking the beautiful surrounding countryside. We understand that previously there were French doors leading to a roof terrace/balcony which could be reinstated subject to the usual permissions. Loft access hatch and generous walk-in storage cupboard with shelving and hanging space. PRINCIPAL BEDROOM with window overlooking the front garden. EN-SUITE BATHROOM featuring a roll top bath on claw and ball feet, fully tiled walls and floor and bay window enjoying the country views. BEDROOM 2 with window overlooking the front approach and character sloping ceiling. BEDROOM 3 with window overlooking the front garden and approach. FAMILY BATHROOM with double ended bath with cascade tap, shower, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls and floor, obscure window and further window enjoying the country views.

ANNEXE

The annexe is currently connected to the main accommodation separated with double doorways, providing either a storage cupboard or walk through. The KITCHEN/DINING ROOM is fitted with a comprehensive range of solid wood fronted units and worktops with inset sink unit. Built-in oven and grill, four ring gas hob, provisions for washing machine, dryer and free standing fridge/freezer. Picture window enjoying views over the surrounding area. The SITTING ROOM is a bright room with patio doors leading out to a stairway descending to the terracing and gardens. Full width picture windows enjoying some of the finest views from the property. INNER HALL with modern BATHROOM with panelled bath, wash hand basin, WC and two obscure windows. Additional SHOWER ROOM with storage. From the sitting room two shallow steps lead to double doors opening to a HALLWAY with private entrance door, and TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS.

STEP OUTSIDE

Double five bar wooden gates open to the tarmac driveway providing ample parking, timber workshop and side log store. A timber deck with wide steps leads down to a lower composite decked terrace with balustrading overlooking the lawned garden. To the rear of the log store is a garden utility with provisions for undercounter fridge. From the composite deck a decked walkway leads around to the main terrace outside the annexe where there is also access to the UNDERHOUSE STORAGE/POTTING AREA. The terracing extends further where there is additional underhoused storage, previously a shower room. Steps lead to a lower lawned garden and the PADDOCK which extends to circa 1.5 acres. Part slated BARN with double height storage. Additional access to the top of the paddock.

OUR AREA

Maidencombe is enviably placed betwixt the towns of Torquay, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth. Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being a renowned resort town along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay. 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. Newton Abbot is a market town boasting a main line rail station with direct links to most major cities and is the gateway to the stunning Dartmoor National Park. Teignmouth is a large seaside town and historic fishing port set at the mouth of the Teign Estuary.

DIRECTIONS

SAT NAV: TQ1 4TP. WHAT3WORDS: describes.shifts.vegans . From the coast road linking Torquay to Teignmouth (Teignmouth Road), on reaching the Jon Glanvill Auto Sales Centre continue on up the hill passing Longpark Hill and Gabwell Hill on your left. The shared lane access to the private driveway to Higher Commons will be found on your left hand side.

Parking - Off street