Ilsham Marine Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ1

A unique opportunity to build a 5 bedroom detached contemporary grand design on a generous plot with exquisite sea views

Description

Planning Permission has been granted by Torbay Council under planning reference P/2022/1375 for the construction of single dwelling.

Sitting in an elevated position on Thatcher Avenue and designed by Cocreate architects, this beautifully designed contemporary home really does make the most of its surroundings and views. The proposed design is arranged over two floors and offers modern family living at its finest with all of the principal rooms enjoying the exquisite sea views over the bay. The entrance hall leads to a generous open plan kitchen / dining / living room and south facing sun hall, all of which have doors onto the terrace. Beyond this there is a further south facing lounge area and a library as well as a wine cellar, gym, and sauna. Adjacent to the kitchen is a pantry, utility room and beyond this a cloakroom, plant room and access to the integral double garage. The ground floor also offers a double bedroom with en suite shower room. The first floor provides a fabulous principal bedroom with dressing room and ensuite bathroom. Glazed doors provide access to the covered balcony. Beyond this there are a further three double bedrooms all of which have en suite shower rooms.

Gardens and Grounds
Outside, the planned design features a roof terrace which is accessed from the first floor and at ground floor level

Location

Ilsham Marine Drive is home to many of Torquay’s most prestigious homes and is hugely sought after for its quiet ambience and for the stunning sea views on offer. Ilsham Marine Drive follows the contour of the hillside from Meadfoot Beach to Wellswood and forms part of the South West Coastal footpath. The delightful community of Wellswood offers a range of boutique shops and restaurants, schooling and the parish Church of St Matthias. Despite its quiet and glorious setting, Ilsham Marine Drive is within easy reach of the town centre which offers a diverse and wonderful range of shops, boutiques, galleries and an ever increasing range of dining experiences from beach front cafes to a Michelin starred restaurant. Torquay is a typical seaside town offering seaside living at its best with sheltered sailing waters, a beautiful coastline and clean beaches. It also benefits from a number of Grammar Schools offering 'outstanding' education. The university city of Exeter is approximately 23 miles distant, offering an international airport and access to the M5 network. Torquay offers a regular train service to London Paddington via Newton Abbot.





Directions

From the marina head uphill on the A379 Babbacombe Road. Continue for about 1 mile and then turn right into Ilsham Road. Ilsham Marine Drive is on the left and Villa Coolings is the first drive on the left.

Additional Info

Please note photos of the buildings are CGI images for representation purposes only.