Oxlea Road, Torquay, TQ1

With timeless elegance and classical features 'The Crest' offers an attractively appointed detached house which sits amongst beautifully landscaped grounds approaching 1/3 of an acre, providing ideal areas for entertaining guests. The property has also been redesigned and updated and was one of the first properties to be built on Oxlea Road.

The garden shows mature planting that reflects year-round interest. Adjacent to the house a versatile accommodation is set above the detached double garage, currently providing an ideal gym/games room which could be a self contained annexe subject to any necessary planning permission. With original Arts and Crafts features the property has been much improved to create a spacious home for family living. The main accommodation is set over 3 levels and briefly comprises - entrance vestibule, spacious reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom/WC, impressive sitting room with feature fireplace, quality modern fitted kitchen with built in appliances and separate breakfast room, formal dining room/2nd sitting room and utility area. On the first floor there are 4 double bedrooms with the principal having a spacious luxury en suite 5 piece bathroom/WC and the guest bedroom also benefiting from en suite facilities. The further 2 double bedrooms have the use of the modern family bathroom/WC. The loft has been converted to form 2 further double bedrooms and one is currently being used as a home office. The impressive residence offers spacious family accommodation with a good deal of flexibility.

The property is accessed via double wrought iron gates leading to a tarmac driveway offering ample off road parking and in turn leads to the detached double garage with electric roller shutter door, light and power. The front gardens are level and laid largely to lawn with cleverly planted hedgerow that offers privacy and seclusion. There is gated access down both sides of the property leading to the rear garden area. This area has recently been redesigned and landscaped to offer an inviting area that has been laid with a combination of porcelain tiles and composite decking including inset mood lighting. This offers a good deal of seclusion and is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is also a level raised garden that is laid largely to lawn with a variety of tropical shrubs, bushes and Torbay Palms.

The rear gardens are enclosed by brick walling. There is access to a spacious Greenhouse and Workshop. A further door gives access to the two storey double garage with utility area, WC and integral door to the garage. Stairs lead to the first floor room that is currently used as a gym/games room and would make an amazing office to work from home or separate annexe subject to any necessary planning permissions. There are patio doors that give access to a balcony enclosed by wrought iron balustrading enjoying some superb sea and coastal views. Outside taps and sockets offer convenience for gardening. There are some fabulous views from the front elevation and can be enjoyed from the observatory in the formal dining room and principal bedroom, both having built in window seats. The panoramic views of the bay from the 3rd floor Velux windows are equally impressive.

Front Garden

The front gardens are level and laid largely to lawn with mature planting that gives year-round interest. Also cleverly planted hedgerow around the gardens perimeter offers privacy and seclusion. There is gated access down both sides of the property leading to the rear garden area

Rear Garden

The rear garden has been recently redesigned and landscaped to offer inviting areas that include both porcelain tiles and composite decking with inset mood lighting and exotic planting. The garden offers a good deal of seclusion and is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is also a level raised garden that is laid largely to lawn with a variety of tropical style shrubs, and Torbay Palms. The rear gardens are enclosed by brick walling. There is access to a spacious Greenhouse and Workshop. A further door gives access to the two storey double garage with utility area, WC and integral door to the garage.

Parking - Driveway

The property is accessed via double wrought iron gates leading to a tarmac driveway offering ample off road parking

Parking - Garage

The property is accessed via double wrought iron gates and a tarmac driveway which, in turn, leads to the detached double garage with electric roller shutter door, light and power.