Torquay Road, Shaldon, TQ14

A beautiful semi-detached 1930’s-built residence set in an elevated position in the sought after coastal Village of Shaldon with “arts and crafts” external styling, family sized accommodation and truly breathtaking views towards the estuary and coastline.  Ample parking and mature landscape gardens and terraces.

3 Cartref is a beautiful semi-detached 1930s-built property with “arts and crafts” external styling and truly outstanding views towards the estuary and the local coastline. The property has family sized accommodation with two good sized reception rooms having bay windows enjoying the excellent views, there is a ground floor double bedroom, a study, a ground floor bathroom and a kitchen/breakfast room with pantry.  At first floor level there are three bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and one having an ensuite shower room. The property has a generously proportioned plot, ample parking at street level and mature landscaped gardens and terraces.

 Situation

Cartref occupies an enviable elevated position set above and within half a mile of Shaldon village centre and the sandy estuary beach, close to the superb botanical gardens. The village has a strong sense of community and nestles beautifully between the sandy estuary beach and the pretty hills above. There are independent shops and cafes, a good selection of public houses and restaurants and a charming foot passenger ferry across to the seaside town of Teignmouth. Additional amenities include an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated primary school, The Ness House Hotel and a bowling green surrounded by pretty cottages. There is a well-supported annual regatta and water carnival, as well as a rowing and sailing club. There is good walking on the southwest coast path and the wonderful Ness Beach is accessed via a tunnel. The village even has a small zoo! Teignmouth is just over a mile away and has a lovely promenade, supermarkets and a range of education options including Trinity School, offering both private primary and secondary education. In addition, there is a mainline rail link to London Paddington.

 Accommodation

 From the entrance terrace an entrance canopy is approached having an outside light. The glazed entrance door opens to the….

Entrance Hall

With turning stairs having an understairs cupboard rising to the first floor, there is a further shelved cupboard and feature panel doors open to the principal rooms.  There is also a high set meter cupboard.

Sitting Room

An appealing room having a uPVC double glazed bay window enjoying spectacular views towards Teignmouth harbour, the Teign estuary, the Little Haldon hills as well as views along the local coastline towards a coastal feature known as the Parson and Clerk and out to sea. There is a tiled fireplace with a raised hearth, a picture rail and there are shelved recesses. Night storage heater.

Dining Room

The dining room is another lovely space with a UPVC double glazed Bay window taking in truly outstanding views towards Teignmouth harbour, the estuary, the Shaldon Bridge and the Little Haldon Hills. There is a night storage heater and a picture rail.

Ground Floor Bedroom One

A versatile room, currently in use as a living room and having a rear facing UPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden. There is a picture rail and a night storage heater.

Study

Currently in use as a music room and having a rear facing UPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden. Picture rail. Night storage heater.

Ground Floor Bathroom

Having a UPVC opaque double-glazed window and a three-piece suite comprising a panel bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a WC. There is an airing cupboard having slatted shelving and housing the Megaflo hot water cylinder. Dado rail.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Having a UPVC double glazed door with windows to either side leading to an undercover pathway at the rear. There is a shelved pantry with a UPVC opaque double-glazed window. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted “shaker style” units, comprising cupboards and doors and areas of laminate worksurface with timber trim and tiled surrounds. There is a single drainer, stainless steel sink unit, space for an electric cooker with filter over, space for a fridge and space for a washing machine. Open shelving, strip light, and space for a breakfast table and chairs. Display shelves.

First Floor Landing

With a balustrade and panel and glazed doors to the first-floor rooms.

First Floor Bedroom One

Having a UPVC double glazed window taking in breathtaking views towards the estuary and beyond as described. There is an eaves storage cupboard, a night storage heater and book shelving. Display/storage recess.

Ensuite Shower Room

Having a two-piece suite comprising a tiled shower cubicle with an electric shower and a wall mounted wash hand basin.

First Floor Bedroom Two

Having a skylight, a built-in storage cupboard and access to a wardrobe set within the attic space.

Ensuite Bathroom

With pine panelling and a double-glazed skylight having good views across the back garden towards open meadows. There is a three-piece suite comprising a panel bath with full a height tiled surround and a shower attachment on the taps, a pedestal wash hand basin and a WC.

First Floor Bedroom Three

Having a double-glazed skylight overlooking the back garden and having views towards a meadow beyond.

Outside

Outside to the front of the property there is a parking area at road level providing extensive parking. Steps rise to the entrance terrace and set beside and below the steps there is a particularly lovely front garden with a mature weeping willow tree, an area of lawn, a paved seating area and a well-stocked area of raised bedding, as well as a well-stocked border. The entrance terrace is primarily laid to gravel and provides the perfect spot to contemplate the wonderful coastal views and surroundings from an elevated perspective. Outside to the rear of the property, immediately behind there is a part undercover pathway/external storage area.  Steps rise to the landscaped and terraced rear garden.  A paved area provides a wonderful seating area to enjoy the views towards the estuary and the hills beyond, there are flower and herb borders and steps rise to a further terraced area, being laid to lawn and a Primrose bank. The upper Terrace has truly outstanding views from Dartmoor in the west taking in a broad sweep of the Teign estuary and looking out to sea. The gardens back onto an open meadow.