6 bed detached house for sale

Lincombe Drive, Torquay TQ1

Woodend is a gracious victorian residence set on the exclusive Lincombes hillside commanding stunning southerly sea views of Tor Bay. Built circa 1840 and being grade II listed, the house sits in a circa 0.8 acre plot and boasts approx. 7500 sq. Feet of commodious and versatile living space incorporating a connected studio and lower ground floor accommodation, attached cottage wing, and detached coach house. Woodend presents a true lifestyle in the heart of the English Riviera with the house complemented by outdoor entertainment space with infinity edged pool overlooking the bay, and tiered gardens providing swift pedestrian access to Hesketh Road and Meadfoot Beach.

Lincombe Drive meanders above the Lincombe Woods, Ilsham Valley and picturesque Meadfoot Beach, a heaven for watersports. Wellswood with its ‘village’ ambience lies to the north east and Torquay’s bustling harbour, Marina, and sea front promenade to the south west, all approximately one mile distance.

EPC Rating: D

Owners Insight

"Woodend has been a quintessential lifestyle for us. The pool. The Gardens. The framed view. We will miss you, it's been an emotional connection with bricks and mortar! We hope we have created a legacy for the new owners to enjoy."

The Main House

The main villa has 6 double bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 3 principal reception rooms, together with a thoughtfully designed bespoke kitchen breakfast room. The kitchen leads onto an outdoor entertainment area with 11 metre infinity edged pool, decking, an outdoor bar and jacuzzi. The 2 main reception rooms are linked with pocket sliding doors to provide expansive reception space, which leads to an extensive terrace overlooking the sea. The villa retains a wealth of period detailing such as selection of working shutters, elegant fire places, ornate plaster cornice work and the grand staircase. Woodend presents a home of exceptional Victorian heritage, and you are welcome to take the Matterport 360 degree virtual tour of the main villa.

Basement Flat & Studio Annexe

The main villa basement is currently arranged as a one bedroomed flat, with additional storage rooms although linked to the villa by an internal staircase. The main villa also has a versatile separated studio annexe with separate kitchen and bathroom. The studio annexe has a private entrance, whilst also directly connected to the main house for use as auxiliary accommodation.

Kimberley

Kimberley is a rear cottage wing, historically the old servants' quarters. A well proportioned cottage with two reception rooms to the ground floor, and two bedrooms (one ensuite) and bathroom to the first floor.

Woodend Cottage

Woodend Cottage is the original coach house with historical doors intact on facia. It has an unusual layout with spacious accommodation for versatile use. To the ground floor is an open plan sitting/dining room, kitchen, and WC. French doors to a private courtyard garden. A steep staircase rises to the first floor, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The bedrooms access a terrace with views overlooking the grounds to the sea beyond.

Step Outside

A grand pillared entrance with electric operated gates open to the extensive driveway providing ample parking for the main house and cottages. Ev car charging point. The primary entertainment and relaxation space enjoys a terrace spanning the southerly aspect directly outside the principal rooms, and wrapping around to the infinity edged pool, decked terracing, and outdoor bar and jacuzzi. The lower lawned garden, we believe once to be the tennis court, has pedestrian access leading down to Hesketh Road. We understand our vendors investigated the feasibility to build on the lower part of the garden with an outline scheme proposed, and plans with associated reports ready for submission to local authority for planning permission. Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries, however, our clients are willing to share further details of their plans upon request.

Additional Information

Heating - Gas central heating with the main house, Kimberley, and Woodend Cottage all heated independently. The swimming pool is also heated via an independent gas boiler.

Services - Mains water, drainage, gas, electric. Woodend Cottage and Kimberley have independent services to the main house.

Conservation area - Lincombes, Torbay.

Council tax bands - Woodend = G (£3,721.41 for 2024/25). Studio Flat = A(£1,488.56 for 2024/25). Kimberley = A (£1,488.56 for 2024/25). Woodend Cottage = B (£1,736.66 for 2024/25).

Our Area

Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera.

Torquay Is Well Connected

By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot.

By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights.

By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds.

Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.

Directions

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Garden

Tiered gardens with infinity edge pool and lower lawn.

Parking - Secure Gated

Secured electric gated driveway providing ample parking for the main house and cottages.

Parking - Ev Charging

Ev car charging provision.