Huge Paignton house has permission to be transformed

Set proudly behind a sweeping driveway and lawned garden, Pine Manor is an elegant detached house affording a wealth of character and charm. Walking through the beautiful oak entrance door into the impressive reception hall, you are immediately drawn into the striking drawing room with two ornate fireplaces housing warming log burners as centrepieces. Planning permission has also been secured to further enhance the house incorporating a kitchen extension, loft conversion with balcony, and formation of a new garage with home office over.

Pine Manor occupies an enviable position in the very heart of the English Riviera, with a wide range of amenities, leisure activities, and beautiful scenery all easily accessible. Just a short, virtually level saunter are local shops, with Preston Green and Preston Sands Beach beyond where the picturesque South West Coast Path heads south toward Paignton Sands, Roundham Head, Goodrington, and Brixham, or north toward Torquay.

Step inside the storm porch with a beautiful arched oak entrance door with leaded glazed window opens to the impressive reception hall with leaded glazed windows to the rear, a beamed ceiling, exposed floorboards and an attractive staircase with carved hearts running along the balustrade. There's also a cloakroom with WC, wash hand basin and leaded window.

The sitting room is a striking room, tastefully decorated to enhance the period features which include picture rails, a beamed ceiling, exposed darkened floorboards, and ornate fireplaces with carved detailing, inset warming log burners and tiled hearths. The room is loosely divided with central feature pillars, with the initial room having two glass-fronted display cupboards set into the recess on either side of the fireplace. A leaded glazed window overlooks the front garden with a deep sill. The inner lounge area has two further leaded windows providing views over the garden and sheltered side patio. The dining room features a beamed ceiling, bold décor and contrasting wallpaper, and triple leaded windows with a lovely aspect over the garden. The breakfast room is utilised as a snug lounge with a leaded window and deep sill overlooking the garden.

The kitchen has planning permission to extend and redesign to be a statement room, currently fitted with a range of units and wood effect work surfaces with an inset sink. There is an integrated electric oven and gas hob with stainless steel splashback and extractor hood above and provisions for a dishwasher. The kitchen also features a cupboard ideal as a larder with provisions for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A further cupboard could be used as a cloak space. Window to the side and stable door with window to the side overlooking and giving access to the front of the property.

The reception hall stairs rise to the landing with a loft access hatch, storage cupboard and two obscure leaded windows. The principal bedroom is a spacious room with a triple built-in wardrobe and vanity unit. Around the room, there are three leaded glazed windows and one oriel window to the southerly aspect. Bedroom two is a tastefully decorated double bedroom with views over the garden. The En-suite features a curved glazed shower cubicle with an electric shower fitted, a wash hand basin and WC, as well as an extractor fan and leaded window. Bedroom three is a double room with a leaded window, with a built-in storage cupboard and vanity unit. Bedroom four is also a double room with a small built-in cupboard and leaded window overlooking the garden. The family bathroom boasts a suite with a panelled bath and an electric shower over, a glazed screen and a wash hand basin. Part tiled walls and leaded window. There's also a separate WC with an obscure leaded window.

Outside, a sweeping driveway leads to a double garage with up-and-over doors, power and lighting. The garage has planning permission granted to enhance with an office above, providing a perfect opportunity for those seeking to create a quality home work space or hobbies room.

The generous garden features beautiful trees of Canadian Stone Pine, Monterey Pine tree, and Oak, being enclosed with a recently constructed natural stone wall with maturing shrubs and hedging which will provide privacy. Gravelled pathways lead to the bespoke pedestrian gated approach and along the front of the house to pleasant seating areas. A private patio area is located at the side of the property where a hot tub is currently located (not included in the sale).

Pine Manor is on the market for £640,000. Contact John Lake Estate Agents at 01803 328899 or email property@johnlake.co.uk.