Property of the Week: One-of-a-kind detached Torquay home in tucked-away location

Property of the Week is Manorglade Lodge, a unique, detached home on three levels in a tucked-away position with a good degree of privacy.

The property in Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, is a credit to its current owners and built to an individual design by a local builder around 17 years ago.

Offering some character features, the beautifully presented property offers an entrance hall with a video intercom system and an alarm system, feature vaulted ceiling, good-sized cloaks cupboard, an airing cupboard housing the pressurised water tank, a shower room and bedroom four.

There is also access to the lift and integral door to the garage with electric doors, wall-mounted boiler and door to  utility room, with space for washing machine and tumble dryer and shelving for storage.

From the hallway, stairs lead to the middle floor, which features a door to inner lobby to the lift, two bedrooms with ensuites and Juliet balconies, the main bedroom having a full bathroom suite with underfloor heating.

Stairs lead from the landing to the ground floor garden level with a spacious open-plan lounge/diner with two patio doors to a large sun terrace beyond and an opening to the kitchen.

There is a feature, modern, gas fire in the lounge area and a door leading to an internal hallway with access to the lift, walk-in under stairs storage cupboard and cloakroom.

The kitchen has an excellent array of wall and base units with drawers and granite worktops, lights into the plinths, integrated appliances to include dishwasher, double oven and microwave, inset five-burner gas hob with wok burner, American fridge/freezer, water filter and waste disposal to the sink unit and a good-sized breakfast bar.

From the lounge area, a door leads to a generous-sized orangery with access to the garden and sun terrace, underfloor heating and a spiral staircase leading to an occasional bedroom five/study which has a wall-mounted electric heater and underfloor heating.

The property is accessed by electric gates leading to a driveway suitable for several cars and a double garage. There is also an EV charging point.

A gate leads to the rear garden and steps lead to the plot of land which is approximately 85sqm and there are some drawings for a two-bedroom, single storey dwelling. A planning application has been withdrawn in the past due to lack of parking.

The rear garden is laid to lawn and a large terrace with an attractive verandah and pergola.

An abundance of plants shrubs and bushes fill the garden along with a feature raised flower bed and two water features. There are outside taps to the front and rear.

Located in the heart of The Warberries and close to nearby Wellswood village with its excellent parade of shops including post office, hairdressers, a delicatessen and further shops, there are also a handful of well-regarded primary schools near the property.

There is easy access to Meadfoot beach, perfect for those who enjoy coastal walks, kayaking or paddle boarding, as well as Ilsham Green.

Manorglade Lodge in Higher Warberry Road is on the market for £850,000. To book a viewing, or for more information, call Absolute Sales and Lettings on 01803 890113, email torquay@movewithabsolute.co.uk or visit www.movewithabsolute.co.uk