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From the moment that you turn into the driveway you have the impression that you are entering into somewhere very special. Continue through the brick pillared wrought iron gates and the formal garden opens before you and you first see the chocolate box house that takes pride of place. Built in the 1950’s Red Chimneys has been extensively modernised by the current owners and it is now serviced by a zonal controlled oil-fired central heating system as well as separately controlled reverse cycle heating/air-conditioning in the kitchen, lounge, main and second bedrooms. There is also underfloor heating in the kitchen/ dining room and two bathrooms, including double glazed windows throughout and fully renovated kitchen and bathrooms. The house is constructed of rendered elevations under a thatched roof, which was last ridged in 2015. The accommodation is beautifully presented and has a very attractive kitchen/dining room, designed by Ashgrove Kitchens, with bespoke units, an electric AGA within the central island, a large pantry and separate laundry area. There is a spacious sitting room with windows and doors overlooking the gardens, a further dining room also with French doors opening onto the sun terrace. A study and ground floor W.C complete the ground floor accommodation. The first floor bedrooms are well proportioned with two spacious en-suite double bedrooms at opposite ends of the landing and two further bedrooms, a shower room and separate W.C. There are two distinct gardens, the top garden which has a formal layout and the bottom landscaped garden each of approximately one acre in size. Both the house and gardens have an innate air of tranquillity, a warmness that is both pleasant and relaxing. The formal gardens are well established, south facing and mainly large areas of level lawn, interspersed with a great variety of trees and well-established borders. Nestled within the formal gardens is a secluded area, known as the Japanese garden with specimen trees and a seating area, offering peace and tranquility. At the front of the house is a paved sun terrace with a garden pond. There is also a second terrace to the east with a jacuzzi and summer house used as a gym. There are many areas in the grounds to enjoy the beautiful views and outlook over the surrounding countryside. Wooden gates and a further driveway provide access to an area of natural wildflower and copse with a meandering gravel pathway and several fruit trees. A further fenced area incorporates a productive kitchen garden with vegetable beds and a large insulated workshop together with a greenhouse with a mature grape vine. There is also a composting area and three further timber sheds. Within the grounds, there is a converted detached office, with a large reception space and bi-folding doors opening into the gardens. There is a separate study area, a WC and loft storage. The building lends itself to a number of uses, such as a studio, hobby room or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.

COMING SOON - Register Now - An exclusive development of just 20 Luxury Houses and Apartments situated in one of Torquay's finest locations. Register today for interest in these lovely homes.DESCRIPTION Magnolia Villa (pictured) is a stunning two storey home with fabulous views across Torbay. The property provides light and spacious reverse level living with three double bedrooms to the ground floor and light open plan receptions to the first floor opening out onto the most fabulous sun terrace perfect for alfresco dining and all with minimal maintenance.The property has been finished to a high standard with bespoke kitchens and bathrooms and there is a double garage and additional parking a very short distance from the property. Magnolia Villa is a truly special home which really must be seen to be fully appreciated. With the town centre and harbourfront nearby this is the epitome of luxury lifestyle living.BISHOPS COURT A select development of luxury houses and apartments located in one of Torquay’s most sought-after locations.  The Bishops Court site is situated in the leafy Warberries area of Torquay and accessed from Lower Warberry Road.  Its elevated position above this road provides commanding views from most of the properties with many affording stunning views across Torbay.All of the properties provide well proportioned living spaces, from the characterful Victorian apartments with their large windows and high ceilings to the larger townhouses and detached new builds.  There really is something for everyone.  All of the properties have private parking, garaging or both and there are private gardens with most of the homes.A short distance from the development and within walking distance is the thriving town centre with a wide range of boutique shops and restaurants (including a Michelin Star Restaurant) and the attractive harbour front and Marina providing boating opportunities.  From here there are fabulous coastal walks to both sandy beaches and secluded inlets just ready to be explored!  This is luxury living at its finest.  Live the lifestyle…… live at Bishops Court.THE HISTORY The main Victorian Villa at Bishops Court was originally named Normount when it was constructed by brothers William and John Harvey in 1844.  The Villa was built at a time when the south-facing slope of the Warberries was being developed with large homes during a time when The English Riviera became one of the most fashionable English resorts.  Having traded as a popular hotel throughout the 1990’s and 2000’s The Bishops Court Hotel ceased trading.  Now the spectacular Grade II listed Villa has been restored to its former glory, accompanied by a range of townhouses and detached houses sympathetically designed to blend in with the attractive surroundings.FINISHING TOUCHESKitchens·         Luxury Bespoke Kitchens·         Integrated appliances·         Premium Minerva Quartz worktopsBathrooms·         Grohe showers·         Kudos shower screens·         HIB vanity units·         Roca sanitary wareSpecification·         Porcelain floor tiling·         High quality carpets·         System boiler and cylinders to meet high level domestic hot water demand·         High speed fibre optic internetSustainability·         EV Charging Points·         LED lightingExternal·         Coated aluminium commercial grade windows and doors (to new build units)·         Double garages and private parking·         Private gardens to all houses·         Extensive communal gardens exclusive to the Mansion·         External security lighting

INTRODUCTION Dart Bank is an elegant detached Victorian Villa situated in a sought after location on the edge of Chelston and enjoying wonderful views towards Torquay harbour. The property has been in the same ownership for 30 years and during this period of occupation has been sympathetically renovated throughout providing well appointed accommodation. Dart Bank has provided a comfortable family home for the current owners with the property situated within a level, private garden with light and spacious accommodation set over three levels.The property is generous in size yet not too large and unmanageable. The main accommodation is set to the ground and first floor levels with the latter affording fabulous views across Torquay. The lower ground floor level offers excellent flexibility of living. Currently, the rooms are being utilised as leisure rooms with a pool table, table tennis table, gymnasium, sauna and jacuzzi in situ. However, should one wish for multi-generational living or an income stream there are opportunities for this as well.Outside, there are two gated entrances into the Villa. The main entrance is from Burridge Road and there is also a secondary side access from Ruckamore Road where there is a detached double garage. A wonderful elevated terrace with views looks out over the main garden which is extremely private, level and predominantly laid to lawn with mature hedging surrounding the property.Dart Bank provides the perfect blend of ‘inside outside living’ for a buyer seeking an elegant home with views and privacy set within a fantastic location.SELLERS INSIGHT Thirty four years ago we came across a sad, dejected looking property which was down on its luck. For the previous twenty years it had been operated as a hotel and become increasingly neglected. The once fine house had rendering crumbling from the walls, the drive was a sea of mud and inside was a disaster. Scroll forward and I look round now and see the testimony to what a lot of hard work and tender loving care can accomplish. Over the years we painstakingly chipped away and turned the house back to what it had once been and in doing so gave it back its self respect.The day after we moved in our youngest son was born and our three children look back on their childhood home with the utmost affection. It has been the perfect family home.Over the course of its 120 years it has seen not only the Taylor family grow up, but a whole cast of walk-on characters including a former Alderman and leading citizen in town and a prominent suffragette who was jailed for trying to burn down the tearooms in Kew gardens. But in all those years it has only ever had five owners and now it is time for another. Yes we will pass the baton on with a twinge of regret, but also with gratitude that we had the good fortune to live in this beautiful house and in the hope that the new owner enjoys and cares for it as much as we have done.STEP INSIDE Dart Bank is an attractive property with pleasant external aesthetics and character features. This is very much mirrored with the accommodation inside the house which is beautifully presented.The main entrance into the Villa is from a stylish entrance conservatory an attractive tiled floor and this room doubles up as a reception in itself due to its size. This in turn leads to a spacious hallway with access to upper and lower floors as well as the main receptions which radiate off it. As with many homes of this size, there is a great deal of adaptability as to how the rooms can be used. Currently, there are two reception rooms off the hallway in the form of a dining room (currently used as a study) and large bay fronted living room with pleasant views over the garden. The kitchen / breakfast room is another spacious room with windows making the very most of the pleasant views on offer. A small half landing provides access to a further reception room or guest bedroom, utility room, cloakroom / wc and lobby with a secondary access point leading outside.The lower ground floor level provides a multitude of opportunities. Currently, the receptions are used for recreational usage with a pool table room, gymnasium, sauna and jacuzzi. With its own entrance to the side and toilet and shower facilities there is an excellent opportunity to create a self contained annex for a relative or a possible income stream should one wish.A light and spacious first floor landing presents five well proportioned bedrooms leading off it. The two principle bedrooms are extremely generous double bedrooms with bay windows overlooking the garden with fantastic views across Torquay which really must be seen to be fully appreciated. The master bedroom also provides a modern en suite shower room and there is a separate family bathroom and toilet on this level.STEP OUTSIDE Dart Bank occupies a plot of 0.33 acre and provides extensive off road parking (from two entrances) and a double garage and beautifully landscaped private grounds. There is a fabulous elevated sun terrace that overlooks the main garden below which is level, laid to lawn and child friendly. This is the perfect family garden.The grounds are extremely private with gated entrances to both sides of the Villa with mature hedging to borders. There is a comprehensive range of established mature trees, palms and colourful shrubs providing a relaxing and ambient setting.LOCATION Burridge Road is situated in the sought after area of Chelston in Torquay and this exceptional villa offers easy access to Chelston’s shops, Torquay Town centre, the harbour and the Royal Torbay Yacht Club. There are wonderful walks along the coast with a variety of sandy beaches, attractive headlands and Tor Abbey Meadows surrounding the historic Abbey. Cockington Village and Country Park is also within a short drive of the house. Torquay town centre is around a mile away and provides an excellent variety of established shops, amenities and restaurants. Torquay railway station is also a very short walk from the property. Trains connect the main Paddington to Penzance line at Newton Abbot with trin time to London taking around 2 hours 45 minutes from there. For internal or international flights, Exeter Airport is 28 miles away, taking around 45 minutes via the South Devon Expressway to Exeter.USEFUL INFORMATION Tenure: Freehold Post code: TQ2 6HG Local Authority: Torbay Council Listing Status: No listing Council Tax Band: G EPC: FEnergy Efficiency Current: 36.0 Energy Efficiency Potential: 75.0