7 bedroom house

Burwood is an imposing and substantial Victorian home located in the heart of Chelston, a popular and vibrant part of Torquay with an active local community, and only a short walk from the sea front. Six Double Bedrooms, Principal bedroom Suite with Sea Views, Four Reception Rooms, Southerly Facing Gardens, Ample Parking, Annexe Potential, Many Period Features, EPC Rating D, Council Tax Band G, Freehold.

Situation And Description - Burwood is an imposing and substantial Victorian home located in the heart of Chelston, a popular and vibrant part of Torquay with an active local community, and only a short walk from the sea front. The medieval village of Cockington, is also close by, and surrounded by nearly 500 acres of parkland, lakes and woodland walks. A full range of local shops and amenities are to be found a short distance away on Walnut Road & Old Mill Road.

Torquay provides a wonderful quality of life for its residents with excellent shopping, waterside restaurants, a theatre and bars. Internationally renowned water sports are held in the sheltered bay. The area provides many scenic walks along South Devon's coastal footpaths, with local golf courses also nearby.

There are first class educational facilities on your doorstep; within a couple of miles are Torquay boys and girls grammar schools as well as a number of well-regarded state and private sector schools.

Accommodation - A glass canopy covers the original door opening into the entrance vestibule with decorative coving, and Victorian tiled flooring. Original stained glass door allows access into the entrance hall with many of the same character features including tiled flooring, stained glass window and ornate staircase, doors to all rooms. The Drawing room boasts original marble mantle over a cast Iron open fire, double glazed bay window overlook the stunning gardens with doors to patio area and Conservatory. The Conservatory benefits from a solid roof, ceramic tiled floor and overlooks the garden. A Sitting room with many period features boasts a Black Marble mantle and cast Iron fireplace, coving and double glazed sash windows, a cosy space to to relax in. Dining room with double glazed bay window overlooking the Southerly facing gardens, White marble Mantle over a cast Iron fireplace double doors to the kitchen/breakfast room. The sizeable kitchen/breakfast room boasts refitted units with polished Granite worktop and includes a Range oven, separate twin Neff ovens and large central island with solid block wood working surface. A large archway leads seamlessly through to the breakfast area flooded with natural light courtesy of the glass roof with door to the garden. To the rear of the property a door leads through to the family room which has the potential to be used as an annexe or separate accommodation. Stairs to the first floor, windows over the garden and driveway. Rear lobby with access to the utility room fully fitted with sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer. stainless steel sink, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. Bathroom with three piece suite. To the first floor a spacious landing naturally lit via a decorative stained glass window gives access to all bedrooms with further staircase to the principal bedroom suite. Bedroom Two, double glazed bay window, feature Marble and cast Iron fireplace, door to En-suite with refitted four piece suite inc, roll-top claw foot bath and separate corner shower. Bedroom three, another double room with period features and modern En-suite bathroom. the first floor boasts four further double bedrooms two with contemporary fitted En-suites. The principal bedroom suite is found on the second floor having been converted by the current owners. The spacious room boasts a balcony with stunning Sea views over towards the Harbour and Berry Head, discreet fitted wardrobes and concealed accessed En-suite with modern four piece suite give this space a contemporary and luxurious feel.

Outside - The property is approached via a sweeping driveway which provides ample parking for several vehicles. separate Cellar access providing further storage space with power and lighting. The sunny gardens benefit from a Southerly aspect and are broadly level, enclosed by mature hedging and trees offering a
high degree of privacy and seclusion. A Sun terrace adjacent to the rear of the house ideal for entertaining from where steps give access to the lawn and a further paved sun terrace with pergola. A separate area of garden has a large garden shed, child's play area and space for a Jacuzzi.

Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating.

Local Authority - Torbay District Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DR.
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Directions - From Stags Torquay follow the Torbay Road in the direction of Paignton. Turn right at the Grand Hotel into Rathmore Road and shortly left to stay on this road. At the junction turn left onto Walnut Road, and then first right onto Rousden Road. At the junction turn left onto Old Mill Road which becomes Greenway Road, continue almost to the end of the road and you will find Burwood on your righthand side.



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