Kilmorie, Ilsham Marine Drive, Torquay

The Approach

Kilmorie is approached from Ilsham Marine Drive via a private driveway, leading into the development where residents benefit from covered parking, together with ample visitor parking. Positioned on the third floor, the apartment is reached via secure level lift access from an impressive communal entrance foyer. On entering the apartment, a welcoming reception hall creates an immediate sense of space and includes a generous cloak cupboard, together with further useful storage.

The Vista

The uninterrupted panorama is undoubtedly one of the apartment’s defining features. Sweeping across Torbay from the dramatic outline of Thatcher Rock towards Berry Head, the outlook is breathtaking in every season. By day, sailing boats and yachts can be seen crossing the bay, while in the evening the lights of Paignton and Brixham create an attractive coastal backdrop. From sailing regattas to seasonal fireworks displays, there is always something to enjoy from the comfort of home. Full-width double-glazed windows ensure that the views remain a central feature of the apartment from morning through evening.

South-Facing Reception Rooms

Flooded with natural light thanks to their southerly aspect, the generously proportioned living and dining rooms are designed to make the most of the breathtaking outlook. Expansive windows frame the sea views, while clean architectural lines allow the panorama to take centre stage. Opening onto a deep covered balcony, the living space provides an ideal setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining or simply relaxing while enjoying the coastal surroundings. The dine-in kitchen is spacious and practical, fitted with Corian worktops, integrated appliances, good storage and a generous work surface. The apartment has been well maintained and offers exciting scope for sympathetic modernisation, giving a purchaser the opportunity to create a contemporary coastal home inspired by its exceptional setting.

Accommodation

The house-like residence offers three generous bedrooms, two of which benefit from floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom enjoys sweeping views across Thatcher Rock and Torbay, together with a dressing room that may offer potential to create an en-suite bathroom, subject to any necessary consents. The remaining bedrooms overlook peaceful woodland gardens, creating a calm and private outlook. There are also two bathrooms, adding to the practicality of the accommodation.

Gardens

Kilmorie stands within approximately seven acres of beautifully maintained communal grounds, originally laid out during the Victorian era by Sir Thomas Bazely-Bart, a noted gardening enthusiast and amateur astronomer. Mature woodland, sweeping lawns and winding pathways lead to secluded seating areas where residents can enjoy the peace and beauty of this remarkable setting. Benefitting from Torbay’s mild coastal climate, the gardens showcase an impressive collection of mature specimen trees, exotic plantings and flowering shrubs, providing colour and interest throughout the year. On the seaward side of Ilsham Marine Drive, residents also enjoy access to a private coastal garden via a secure gated entrance. Sheltered behind traditional stone walls and extending along the shoreline, this hidden garden provides direct and private access to the sea. The gardens are maintained by a dedicated gardener, while a proactive on-site caretaker provides further reassurance for residents.

Location

Kilmorie enjoys an enviable position between the coastline and Torquay’s historic villages, within easy reach of Wellswood and St Marychurch, both of which offer a range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants. Torquay Harbour and the seafront are also a short drive away, while the South West Coast Path is close to hand. Kent’s Cavern, one of Britain’s important prehistoric cave systems, lies approximately one mile away, with golf courses, marinas and beaches also within easy reach.