SITUATION The property is situated in Wolborough Hill, one of Newton Abbot's most sought-after residential areas. The popular residential area offers far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside while retaining an accessible location. The parks at Decoy and Bradley Valley are a short walk away, with their wooded footpaths, tennis courts and football pitches, lake and windsurfing / kayaking opportunities.
The town centre is only a short walk away with its wide range of amenities including; various shops, restaurants and cafes, supermarkets, hospital, primary and secondary schools, leisure centre and train station with main line links to London Paddington. The grammar schools in Torquay and the Exeter secondary schools are also within easy reach. Nearby is the A380 which provides access to Torbay, Exeter and the M5 beyond, whilst Dartmoor National Park and the sandy beaches of Teignmouth and Torbay are only a short distance away.
DESCRIPTION Designed by Architect Dawes Dingle in 1973, Garden House offers extensive and versatile accommodation in a quiet and private location. Well-presented while being sympathetically extended and tastefully modernised, this detached family home enjoys accommodation across two floors making the most of its southern aspect creating light rooms with a view. Set to the rear of the plot, the property benefits from a generous secluded level garden to the front with ample parking, a home office, vegetable plot and storage sheds.
ACCOMMODATION The ground floor features ample reception space, currently configured to be used as three separate areas. The spacious sitting room is to the far side of the property with a dual aspect overlooking the front and rear gardens with a log burner in an attractive grey slate effect hearth. Additionally, there is a south facing dining room with double doors opening onto a patio seating area to the front of the house; at the rear is a family room with a dual aspect overlooking the rear garden.
The recently installed kitchen is situated to the front of the property, with modern matt grey wall and base units with wooden worktops and built-in appliances including an electric hob and oven with space for additional appliances. The separate utility room has fitted units, space for a fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, a sink and a door leading to the rear garden as well as a separate WC accessed from the hallway. In addition, an office is situated in the former garage of the property, converted in recent years, with a large window making the most of the views, and an additional small storage room with sink. This space offers great home working possibilities or a fifth bedroom if required, equally could be used as an annex to the main property.
On the first floor are four double bedrooms. The spacious master bedroom features fitted wardrobes across one wall plus a balcony to the southern aspect making the most of the views; there is an en-suite bathroom comprising a shower over bath, wash basin and WC. The family bathroom consists of a separate shower and bath, wash basin and WC. From the landing there is access into the loft, offering further scope for accommodation subject to the necessary consents, as well as the conservatory and roof terrace, with panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
OUTSIDE The driveway rises from the road to the house and offers plenty of parking, with an additional area of off-road parking immediately to the right at the bottom of the drive. This parking area has planning permission to be converted to a double garage.
The garden is set predominantly to the front of the house, laid mainly to lawn. The mature garden features a range of colourful bedding plants and shrubs including a pretty wisteria screen and offering lovely views. There are two patio seating areas as well as a grass bank running back to the road. To the rear of the property is an additional area of garden with raised vegetable beds and a large greenhouse. There is a triple glazed timber workshop / studio with power and light which could be used as a workshop or additional space to work from home. A further shed and wood store is to the side.
SERVICES All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX. Tel: 01626 361101. E-mail: info@teignbridge.gov.uk.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment through the agents please.
DIRECTIONS From the Penn Inn junction of the A380, proceed on the A381 signposted to Totnes, continuing past Sainsbury's and over the railway line for half a mile and turn left onto Church Road. Proceed up the hill and take the slight right onto Courtenay Road then, after 100 yards, turn right to continue on Courtenay Road. Follow the road around the left hand turn, continuing straight as the road becomes South Road. After a third of a mile the property can be found on the right hand side.
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