For Sale5 Bedroom Property in Brim Hill, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1£2,500,000

A beautifully presented family home set in approximately 1.22 acres with exceptional sea views Brimhill is an impressive Grade II Listed Regency villa dating from the early 1830s. The property features rendered elevations outside and offers almost 5,000 square feet of immaculate accommodation inside, with original details including high ceilings, ornate ceiling mouldings and large sash windows. The property has a modern extension creating a bright and elegant living space while also taking full advantage of the coastal views. Brimhill benefits from a detached annexe offering flexible accommodation options as well as a useful outbuilding. The property is set in a highly desirable position in the English Riviera with approximately 1.22 acres of landscaped grounds and exceptional elevated sea views. A bright entrance hall leads through to the property’s five ground floor reception rooms. The elegant, high-ceilinged sitting room and drawing room are connected via bi-fold doors which retract to create one large living and entertaining space. Both rooms feature original fireplaces and double-height windows with views over the grounds and out to sea. The impressive extension offers further attractive accommodation and benefits from a wealth of natural light through an atrium skylight and full-height windows which provide panoramic coastal views. Further welcoming reception space can be found to the rear of the property in the family room that features a dual-aspect and a woodburner. The kitchen and breakfast room has shaker-style units to base and wall level, a large central island with a breakfast bar, a split butler sink and a range cooker, while the utility room provides plenty of further space for storage and appliances. The ground floor accommodation includes a library/study, and a downstairs cloakroom. Two separate staircases lead upstairs where there are five double bedrooms of similar proportions. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom and an adjoining dressing room with French doors that open out onto a balcony with views out towards the sea. Also on the first floor is a large family bathroom, a further shower room and an additional cloakroom. The annexe The detached annexe has open-plan accommodation on the first floor which includes a kitchen area with a sink while on the ground floor there is a shower room. There is parking space directly outside and a courtyard garden to the rear with a water feature. The annexe provides opportunities to be used for guest accommodation, multi-generational living or for use as a holiday let subject to the necessary consents. Local Authority: Torbay Council Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Council Tax: Band H Tenure: Freehold Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Rights of Way: The property enjoys a nonvehicular right of access to Orestone Drive from a gate to the rear of the property. Guide Price: £3,000,000 This property has 1.22 acres of land. Outside The property is reached by a private gated driveway which leads to the front of the house where there is parking space for multiple vehicles. The immaculate grounds measure approximately 1.22 acres with the garden mostly oriented to take advantage of the sea views. There are terraced lawns and paved patio areas including a section partially shaded by a veranda across the rear of the house providing ideal spaces for al fresco dining and entertaining. The gardens also include a variety of mature trees, established shrubs and hedgerow, a pond and a heated swimming pool. There is also a substantial outbuilding with two floors currently used as a workshop/office/gym. Situation The peaceful village of Maidencombe sits in a highly sought-after position along the Devon coastline just moments from a beautiful secluded beach. The village has a local pub/restaurant and a café for light meals and paddleboard hire, while everyday amenities are easily accessible in the villages of Babbacombe and Stokeinteignhead, which have several local shops, cafés and pubs. The idyllic fishing village of Shaldon is also close by with its thriving community, selection of independent shops and well-regarded restaurants. Teignmouth and Torquay offer an excellent choice of shopping, supermarkets, leisure facilities and local amenities, as well as excellent schooling including the outstanding-rated Stokeinteignhead School and Torquay Girls’ and Boys’ Grammar Schools. Newton Abbot’s mainline station provides fast direct services to London Paddington and Exeter. Leisure activities in the area include sailing and a variety of other water sports as well as walking, riding or cycling along the South West Coastal Path, which passes close to the property. There is also golf at Torquay Golf Course, which is just 2 miles away. Torbay, known as ‘the English Riviera’, has over 10 miles of coastline combining the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham and featuring a splendid mix of cliff tops, beaches and hidden coves. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 20 miles away, is the most thriving city in the South West. The city offers a wealth of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a variety of good shopping. Many primary and secondary schools can be found in Exeter including Exeter School and The Maynard School. The nearby A380 provides access north towards Exeter. Directions From Exeter, take the A38/Devon Expressway south and join the A380 heading towards Torquay. After 8.3 miles take the A381 exit toward Teignmouth and stay on the A381 for 6.9 miles. At Ware Barton Jct take the 1st exit onto Teignmouth Road/A381. After 3.4 miles turn right onto A379 and go over Shaldon causeway. After 3.4 miles turn left onto Brim Hill and the property will be on the right-hand side.