St. Ronans, Middle Warberry Road, Torquay

The Approach

St Ronans is approached via a sweeping driveway, leading to the apartment’s own private entrance. From here, an entrance vestibule provides a fitting introduction to the home and opens directly into the impressive dining and reception hall. This grand principal space immediately conveys the original villa's scale and architectural character. Two substantial fluted classical columns are complimented by matching wall pilasters, creating a striking and formal entrance. The soaring ceiling is enriched by heavy dentil cornicing and a central crystal chandelier, while the floor is laid in beautifully patterned Minton tiles. A cast-iron stove sits within a marble surround above a red tiled hearth, supplemented by traditional column radiators. Original timber shutters frame the windows and reinforce their period character. With its generous proportions and double-aspect arrangement, the space lends itself particularly well to use as a dining hall, reception hall or additional living area.

Living Room, Kitchen & Dining

An impressive open-plan living, kitchen and dining space with oak flooring throughout and direct access to the garden. The kitchen is arranged around a substantial granite-topped island incorporating a double-bowl Belfast sink with etched drainer, breakfast bar seating, an integrated drinks cooler and space/plumbing for 2 dishwashers. A wide recessed cooking area, currently housing an AGA, is framed by a bespoke painted mantel hood with integrated downlights, a utensil rail and contrasting black flue, with granite worktops and matching wall and base units alongside. Recessed cabinetry provides space for an American-style fridge/freezer, while a floor-to-ceiling larder with bi-fold doors opens to an illuminated breakfast and bar preparation station with shelving, solid wood worktop and generous drawer storage. The adjoining living and dining areas enjoy excellent proportions, creating a superb space for everyday living and entertaining.

Conservatory & Loft Room

The spacious conservatory provides a bright and inviting second lounge, offering a relaxed additional reception space with an attractive outlook across the landscaped grounds and views towards the sea. It's generous proportions make it ideal for everyday seating, reading or entertaining, while maintaining a strong connection with the garden. A loft hatch with pull-down ladder provides access to a useful loft room above, currently arranged to provide occasional sleeping accommodation. This versatile space enjoys charming sea views together with useful eaves storage and could equally suit a variety of occasional or ancillary uses.

Principle Bedroom Suite

Positioned just off the dining and reception hall, the generous principal bedroom is a beautifully proportioned double room featuring a tall bay window with original timber shutters and extensive built-in wardrobes. The room also benefits from a luxurious en-suite shower room, fitted with a large walk-in double shower with mains-fed shower and tiled surround. A substantial his and hers vanity area incorporates a countertop with storage beneath and above, complemented by cream shaker-style side cabinets flanking a large central mirror with integrated downlighting. A wall-mounted heated towel rail completes the en-suite.

Secondary Bedroom Suites

From the reception and dining hall, a door opens into the north wing, where the remaining 3 double bedrooms are arranged around a private hallway. The hall includes a built-in airing cupboard with shelving, further generous storage, a traditional column radiator and dado rail. The principal room within this wing features a built-in cupboard and an attractive bay window nook with a bespoke bench seat, full-height plantation shutters and concealed radiator covers. The bedrooms are served by a contemporary shower room with a large walk-in double shower, mains-fed shower and handheld attachment, recessed tiled shelving, concealed-cistern WC, wall-mounted vanity with bowl basin, drawer storage, heated towel rail and tiled flooring. A separate cloakroom provides a further concealed-cistern WC, vanity unit with wash basin and storage beneath.

Lower Ground Floor

The north wing hallway provides access to the lower ground floor cellarage, offering valuable additional accommodation arranged in two useful rooms. The larger room is fitted as a utility, with space and plumbing for a washing machine, further space for a tumble dryer and a stainless steel sink with drainer and storage beneath. The room also houses a wall-mounted Worcester Bosch gas boiler serving central heating and hot water, together with a Gledhill 72-litre insulated hot water cylinder. A second versatile room is currently arranged as a home gym, providing an excellent space for exercise, hobbies or additional storage depending on requirements.

A Garden Beyond Expectation

The apartment enjoys an expansive private garden, beautifully landscaped to create a particularly impressive and tranquil setting. A generous terrace adjoins the principal living accommodation, providing a natural extension of the open-plan kitchen, dining and living space and an ideal area for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, sweeping lawns are framed by mature planting, established shrubs and specimen trees, with the southerly aspect allowing the garden to enjoy excellent natural light and far-reaching sea views. A further patio area provides an additional secluded place to sit or relax, while the breadth of the grounds offers a wonderful sense of space rarely associated with apartment living.