Villa Languard offers a glimpse into one of Torquay's most exclusive neighbourhoods

Villa Languard is a unique coastal residence nestled on the prestigious wooded hillside of the Warberries, one of Torquay’s most exclusive districts, commanding far reaching views over the sea. This opulent apartment occupies the whole primary area of the ground floor of an elegant Victorian villa encompassing over 4000 square feet of living space.

An impressive gated private driveway leads to the extensive parking with garaging from where you are immediately drawn to the views. A full width terrace overlooks the primary lawned garden with secret space beyond housing a garden studio and hot tub.

Wellswood, with its village ambiance, lies just past the end of Middle Warberry Road with well supported St Matthias Church, highly regarded Ilsham Primary School and parade of shops including Co-op, delicatessen, chemist, post office and Kents Pub. Warberry Primary School is also a matter of minutes’ walk, with Warberry Copse just beyond at the brow of the hill.

When you step inside, you will notice an ornate open porch with quarry tiled floor and heavy glazed double doors opening to the reception hall featuring arched glazed double doors with matching side windows opening to the heptagonal sun room with sash windows and French doors with views towards the sea at Tor Bay. A beautiful hardwood entrance door opens to the most impressive dining hall with lofty ceiling height. Sliding book shelving with hidden storage, oak flooring and two large windows are featured.

The kitchen/dining room is beautifully appointed with an in-frame kitchen, solid woodblock working surfaces and central island with polished granite top and inset sink. Fitted wine chiller and provisions for dishwasher, range cooker with filter hood over and American fridge/freezer are included. There is a cupboard housing the gas boiler, retractable bin store, and oak flooring. French doors lead to the garden room with French doors opening to the extensive terracing and gardens. Utility with access to the generous cellarage. Inner hall with cloakroom and access to the central courtyard.

The study features a hardwood carved fire surround and mantel, exposed beamed ceiling and leaded light windows overlooking the terracing and gardens. Ornate double doors open to the impressive drawing room with statement Minster fireplace housing a warming log burner. Oak flooring, leaded light bay window overlooking the gardens, exposed beamed ceiling, and decorative panelling. Leading off the drawing room is a versatile family room with glazed surround and French doors to the terracing and gardens.

Principal bedroom with ornate plaster ceiling and cornice work, three large windows with shutters provide and abundance of natural light. Inner hall with shower room, bathroom & cloakroom with storage. Three further double bedrooms, one overlooking and opening to the central courtyard garden and one with en-suite. Step Outside, Villa Languard provides extensive parking set behind double gated access and double garage. A terrace with balustrading runs the full width of the property, overlooking the primary lawned garden with wide central curved steps.

At the base of the garden is a timber gate leading through to the secret garden with garden studio, composite decked terrace, hot tub (available under separate negotiation), outside shower and composting toilet. A gravelled garden area and stepped approach leads down to a pedestrian access gate leading onto Middle Warberry Road. To the side of the property is a workshop/store previously housing chickens.

The current owners said: "Villa Languard - our cherished home for a decade - has been a spacious and beautiful place to live and raise our three children. The panoramic view of the entire bay is a constant joy, whether watching sunsets with friends on the terrace, watching storms roll in over Brixham, or enjoying the best seats in the house for the air show. We have loved the large reception rooms here, especially at Christmas, giving us plenty of room for family and friends - and allowing a table tennis table to be permanently set up in the hall!

"Being within walking distance of Wellswood, Anstey's Cove, and Torquay harbour makes life here convenient and truly enjoyable. The elegant yet practical design of the house has made it easy to live and work from home, with plenty of places to store the boats, caravans, cars, and many surf-boards we have enjoyed over the years. It has truly been a special place to call home and we have all loved the lifestyle Villa Languard provides".