Ashley Priors Lane, Maidencombe, TQ1

Commanding striking views over rolling Devon hills to the sea and stretching coastline of Lyme Bay, this FINE DETACHED COASTAL HOUSE is one a cluster of calibre homes forming a private road in the prestigious hamlet of Maidencombe on the periphery of Torquay. The versatile living space spans three floors, affording a traditional four bedroom design over the upper floors, and extensive space to the garden level admirably suited to home working, games area, or great potential to create a self contained annexe, subject to any necessary consent. Or provide very private accommodation for visiting family or friends.

Maidencombe is serenley set between the coastal town of Torquay and the estuary Village of Shaldon with Teignmouth beyond, together offering an array of amenities, leisure activities and mooring facilities. Locally, fine dining at Orestone Manor or the traditional ambiance of the Thatched Tavern pub can be enjoyed within close proximity. The sheltered cove of Maidencombe Beach provides a café in the warmer months, and dogs welcome all year round. Direct access from the garden to the Goat Path joins the beautiful South Devon Coastpaths meandering toward Torbay or Shaldon, taking in some of the finest views in Devon.

OWNERS INSIGHT

"For sixteen years we have been enjoying the beautiful views from Hilltop, and have been privileged to have used it as a retreat for ourselves and family. We have so many wonderful memories of the ever changing scenery, stunning sun rises, beautiful summer days, and watching the stormy weather closing in over the bay. The wildlife is exceptional, with deer and fox being regular visitors, to an abundance of bird life. Now we are a little older, the travel is becoming less frequent and the size of the house and garden proving a little more challenging to maintain when we are down, so its time we let new owners make similar memories for the house's next chapter."

STEP INSIDE

The ENTRANCE PORCH leads to the RECEPTION HALL with storage cupboard, CLOAKROOM and French doors to the BALCONY. The turned staircase runs central to the house as a striking feature connecting the three floors. Glazed double doors open to the SITTING ROOM, a striking room with triple aspect and commanding exceptional sea views towards Flat Rock and Hopes Nose stretching along the coastline towards Teignmouth and over the surrounding wooded area and rolling Devon hills. Limestone fireplace and French doors opening to the balcony. The KITCHEN is fitted with a comprehensive range of powder blue units with solid woodblock work tops with inset sink. Fitted double oven with grill, four ring gas hob with filter hood above, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen enjoys a dual aspect and double doors to the DINING ROOM, again with triple aspect enjoying the sea views, French doors to the decked terrace, and double doors back to the reception hall.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the reception hall stairs rise to the vaulted First Floor Landing with four Velux rooflights throwing ample natural light to the stairway. BEDROOM 1 with triple aspect and enjoying the finest views from the property into Lyme Bay stretching from Flat Rock and along the coastline towards Exmouth and beyond. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with picture window enjoying the fine views. There are 3 FURTHER BEDROOMS, two doubles and the fourth utilised as a home office. FAMILY BATHROOM with bath and separate shower, wash hand basin and WC. Picture window enjoying the striking views.

STEP DOWNSTAIRS

From the Reception Hall stairs descend to the GARDEN LEVEL which could provide a separate area for an Annexe for a relative, home office space or hobbies area. HALLWAY with French doors to the terracing and garden, deep walk-in cupboard housing the Megaflow cylinder and further understairs storage. Glazed double doors to a substantial LOUNGE/BEDROOM with dual aspect and French doors to the terrace and garden. SHOWER ROOM & UTILITY with gas boiler, provisions for fridge and freezer, window with seaward facing view and personal door to the garage.

STEP OUTSIDE

Block pavioured driveway parking leading to the INTEGRAL GARAGE with remote controlled up and over door, sink, and picture window enjoying the outstanding views. To the rear is paved terracing with lower lawned tier and fenced boundaries overlooking woodland and private ground held by Ashley Priors.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS - Sloping driveway. House and garden arranged over tiers. HEATING - Gas central heating. SERVICES - Mains gas, electric, water. Shared septic tank drainage with two neighbouring homes. £100 per annum is paid toward the private road to the turning point and contribution towards maintenance of the septic tank shared three ways. COUNCIL TAX BAND - G (Torbay) Current full amount payable for 2024/25 is £3,721.41. BROADBAND AND MOBILE - We understand that Ultrafast Broadband via Open Reach is available in the area, with indoor mobile signal available for 02, limited for EE & Three, unlikely for Vodafone. Outdoor all four providers likely (according to the Ofcom website).

OUR AREA

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 4SE. WHAT3WORDS - dock.trying.rivers.

Garden

Side decked terrace from the dining room.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway