5 bed detached house for sale

Willoughby Road, Torquay TQ1

This fine detached house stands in the lee of Warberry Copse, commanding panoramic views across Torquay, around to the hills of Marldon and Dartmoor in the distance. Occupying a corner plot, Shandon House affords extensive and versatile living space over three levels, complete southerly facing sitting room, extensive dining room leading to the kitchen with vaulted ceiling, and second floor primary bedroom suite. The sheltered gardens and large tandem garage compliment the interior.

Shandon House is set toward the top of the prestigious Warberries hillside and just a short saunter to the established copse, perfect for dog owners, and wide array of amenities at nearby Babbacombe being within a mile distance. Over the hill lies Wellswood, retaining a village ambience with well supported St Matthias Church, restaurants, pub, Post Office, Patisserie, and chemist. A selection of schools are equally accessible including Warberry, Babbacombe, and Ilsham primary’s, and The Spires College.

EPC Rating: D

Owners Insight

"Shandon House has been our home for sixteen years, and when we first moved in gave us the flexibility for three generations. After lots of love, laughter, and magical memories, its now time to downsize with the just the two of us no longer needing five bedrooms and three floors.

The house is perfect for those seeking lots of space, easily managed gardens, and a large garage for a car enthusiast or hobbyist."

Step Inside

A panelled entrance door with etched glass and matching toplight opens to the 'L' shaped reception hall featuring oak flooring and large window over the stairway allowing ample natural light. The principal room is positioned to the southerly aspect, loosely divided into two spaces, with walk-in bays, one of which has French doors to a brick stepped approach to the gardens. Beautiful views are enjoyed over the surrounding area stretching from Warberry Copse, over the Marldon hills and around to Dartmoor. Attractive feature fireplace with tiled detailing and polished slate hearth. Off the hall is a cloakroom and utility housing the Baxi gas boiler. Stained glass door to the impressive dining room with gas multi fuel style stove set within an exposed painted brick chimney with windows either side and oak flooring.

Kitchen

The impressive kitchen has vaulted ceiling height with exposed heavy beamed ceiling, three rooflights, window and door to the gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and solid woodblock work tops with inset corner sink and central island with granite top. Space for range cooker (the existing cooker could be available under separate negotiation) with Rangemaster canopy filter hood over, provisions for American style fridge/freezer.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with 4 double bedrooms, all enjoying south westerly views over the surrounding area from Warberry Copse and around to Dartmoor. Shower room with separate WC. From the landing the staircase continues to the Second Floor Level where we have the primary bedroom suite enjoying three Velux rooflights allowing a triple outlook with the finest views from the property taking in the hills towards Marldon, Churches of St Marychurch, Great Hill and around to the Warberry Copse. En-suite bathroom also enjoying the views.

Step Outside

The gardens wrap around the property with the front garden having patio doors from the principal room, mainly laid to lawn with mature high hedged boundaries providing shelter and privacy. The gardens continue around the westerly elevation which is mainly paved for ease of maintenance again with mature hedged boundaries. A gentle stepped approach to the higher rear tier, paved with sheltered seating areas and gate leading to the garage approach and personal stable door to the garage with remote controlled roller door and side window. Apex ceiling providing mezzanine storage overhead, ample space for work benches and there is power and lighting provided.

Additional Information

Access: Stepped approach.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.

Council tax band: E (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,859.80.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal likely (according to the ofcom website).

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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