Ilsham Marine Drive, Torquay, TQ1

Quite simply Tangletrees is one of the finest positioned homes in Torbay. Set just above Meadfoot Beach the property enjoys exceptional views across the water and is approximately 100 metres from the sea and South West Coast Path.

The owners have enjoyed the property for over 30 years and it is easy to understand why. This substantial detached residence occupies a large and wonderfully private plot with gardens, expansive sun terraces, generous parking and an exceptionally large garage.

The setting is remarkable. From the main living rooms, bedrooms and outside terraces, the views stretch across Meadfoot Beach and the surrounding coastline creating an outstanding backdrop throughout the year. The house offers extensive and highly versatile accommodation with four double bedrooms, three reception spaces, two en-suites, a family bathroom, a loft or hobby room and a useful lower ground floor.

The property is approached along a long private sweeping driveway which passes through mature landscaped gardens before reaching a large parking area and the garage. The front door opens into an impressive entrance gallery with a double height ceiling and wide steps leading up into the main living accommodation.

The central hallway connects the principal reception rooms and includes stairs rising to the first floor and descending to the lower ground level. The dining room provides an inviting space for formal dining while the substantial L-shaped lounge is positioned to take full advantage of the coastal outlook. Large windows and sliding doors draw in natural light and open the room towards the views and sun terraces.

The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of units complemented by granite work surfaces, a breakfast bar, integrated appliances and windows overlooking the Bay. An inner hallway connects the lounge with the storeroom/study, games room and outside terraces.

The study provides a useful home working space while the games room is one of the most impressive areas of the house. Extending across the width of the property it features broad windows, sliding doors, a large roof light and direct access to a sun terrace. This room formerly housed an indoor swimming pool and the original pool remains beneath the present flooring giving future owners the opportunity to reinstate it if desired.

There is also an adjoining garden room or store which provides further flexibility and direct access outside.

The first floor is arranged around a spacious landing with built in storage and stairs leading to the loft room. The principal bedroom enjoys fitted wardrobes, an en-suite shower room and French doors opening onto the large roof space above the games room.

The second bedroom also has fitted wardrobes and its own en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms together with a family bathroom fitted with a corner bath and shower.

Above the first floor is a particularly generous loft or hobby room with windows, roof lights and extensive eaves storage. Subject to any necessary permissions and regulations this space offers excellent potential to create an additional bedroom suite, studio, office or leisure area.

The lower ground floor adds another valuable dimension to the property. It includes two substantial storage areas, a utility room, cloakroom, a former shower room and a non-operational sauna plus internal access into the garage.

The garage is significantly larger than a typical double garage and offers an exceptional amount of space for vehicles, storage, a workshop or hobby use. It has an electric door, power and lighting.

Tangletrees has clearly been a much loved family home for over 30 years. While perfectly comfortable in its currenyt form it would now benefit from some moderniasation and updating or a more elustriuos redesign subject to certain permissins to make the most of its stunning location.

Outside

The property sits within extensive and beautifully established grounds which provide a wonderful sense of seclusion despite the proximity to the beach.

A long private driveway leads through the gardens to a generous parking and turning area. The front garden includes a level lawn, mature planting, established trees and a ‘summerhouse’ with water and electric supply perhaps for home office or studio.

Several expansive sun terraces surround the house and create excellent spaces for outdoor dining, entertaining and enjoying the views across Meadfoot Beach. The principal bedroom opens onto a large roof area.

To the rear is a substantial area of woodland which gives the property a high degree of privacy and provides an attractive natural backdrop.

The size of the plot, existing accommodation, former swimming pool and extensive loft and lower ground floor areas offer considerable scope for a buyer to personalise and further enhance the property, subject to the necessary planning and building regulations.

Parking - Double garage

Parking - Driveway