Torquay Road, Shaldon, TQ14

An elegant 1930�s-built detached residence extensively refurbished in recent years and having outstanding coastal views.� Beautifully presented accommodation arranged over three levels with appealing reception rooms, a luxury kitchen/breakfast room, stylish bath and shower rooms and four bedrooms.� Sunroom and additional versatile spaces, along with good sized landscaped gardens and terraces and extensive parking.

�Location

�5 The Hamiltons is perfectly positioned in an elevated setting being set above and yet within a relatively short walk of Shaldon�s village centre and the sandy estuary beach. The property also sits close to the superb botanical gardens and there is a bus stop conveniently set beside the approach too. Shaldon has a strong sense of community and nestles beautifully between the sandy estuary beach and the pretty hills above. There are independent shops and cafes, a good selection of public houses and restaurants and a charming foot passenger ferry across to the seaside town of Teignmouth. Additional amenities include an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated primary school, The Ness House Hotel and a bowling green surrounded by pretty cottages. There is a well-supported annual regatta and water carnival, as well as a rowing and sailing club. There is good walking on the southwest coast path and the wonderful Ness Beach is accessed via a tunnel. The village even has a small zoo! Teignmouth is just over a mile away and has a lovely promenade, supermarkets and a range of education options including Trinity School, offering both private primary and secondary education. In addition, there is a mainline rail link to London Paddington.

�Description

�5 The Hamiltons is an elegant 1932-built detached residence, being one of just eight similarly styled property that carry local provenance, having been part of the renowned Homeyards development.� The property was extensively renovated during 2022 and has elegant accommodation arranged over three storeys with many of the rooms enjoying outstanding views towards a broad sweep of the Teign Estuary and the local and East Devon coastlines.� There are excellent gardens and grounds with lawns, terraces and outside entertaining spaces as well as extensive parking, with the plot extending to around a third of an acre.�� The extensive improvement works include a feature staircase with glazed balustrades, some good quality replacement windows, enhanced levels of roof Insulation, a replacement boiler, radiators and plumbing, two stylish replacement bath/shower rooms and a luxury replacement kitchen/breakfast room.�� Additional high-quality features include replaced internal doors, a walk-in and fitted wardrobes in two of the bedroom suites respectively, recent replastering works and tasteful d�cor, along with recently refitted floor coverings and electrical installations.� Externally the landscaped gardens have some renewed retaining walls and a decked entertaining area, perfect for relaxing and al fresco dining etc. There are as replacement gates and granite paving slabs set on the fantastic entrance terrace.

�Accommodation

�Steps and pathways rise through the landscape front gardens to outstanding granite paved entrance terrace. This space has a 1930�s-style canopy, an outside light and provides a good position from which to contemplate the surroundings and wonderful views towards the estuary and the local coastline. A large contemporary style entrance door opens to the�..

�Reception Hall

�A welcoming space having a feature staircase with glazed balustrades rising to the upper floor, good quality timber effect flooring and two front facing UPVC double glaze windows in good views towards the estuary, Teignmouth back beach, a local coastal landmark known as The Parson and Clerk, as well as having views along the local and the East Devon coastlines.� Feature oak panel doors open to the ground floor rooms.

�Ground Floor Shower

�A beautifully presented space with two opaque double-glazed windows, spotlights and a three-piece suite with feature tiled surrounds, having a large shower cubicle with glazed screens, dual heads and dual controls and there is a unit with a feature inset wash hand basin and a cupboard beneath, as well as a contemporary style radiator.

�Sitting Room

�A light and spacious dual aspect room with two large front facing uPVC double glazed windows taking in outstanding views towards the estuary and coastline as described. A uPVC double glazed door opens to and overlooks the mature rear garden and there is a feature recess.

�Dining room

�Another appealing and spacious room with a large, rear facing UPVC double glazed window overlooking the back garden and there is a picture rail.

�Kitchen/Breakfast Room

�An excellent space comprehensively fitted with a stylish range of units and having extensive areas of marble effect composite worksurface with matching surrounds. There is a one and a quarter bowl single drainer, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and space for a Range Master stove with induction hob, a stainless-steel surround and a large filter over. There is a shelved recess and a UPVC double glazed window overlooks the back garden. There is a matching dresser style unit, a built-in fridge/freezer and space for a dishwasher. Within the dual aspect breakfast area, there is a breakfast bar along with UPVC double glazed windows taking in views towards the estuary, the Little Haldon Hills as well as having views towards the sea. An oak panel door opens to a useful store cupboard and there is good quality timber effect flooring. There is a contemporary style radiator and spotlights to the part recessed ceiling.

�Utility Room

�The utility room also has timber effect flooring and units matching those described in the kitchen. There is a full height cupboard housing the Worcester central heating boiler and under surface space and plumbing for a washing machine. A UPVC double glazed door with window beside lead to and overlooks the back garden.

�First Floor Landing

�Having feature turning stairs with glazed balustrades rising to the upper floor and a glazed balustrade set above the stairwell. Oak panel doors open to the first-floor rooms and oak framed glazed doors open to the�...

�Sunroom

�A truly outstanding space with UPVC double glazed windows spanning the width of the front of the house and taking in breathtaking views across a broad sweep of the Teign Estuary as well as Dartmoor in the west, the Little Haldon Hills, Teignmouth Harbour, the back beach, the pier and along the local and East Devon coastlines.

�First Floor Bedroom One

�A spacious dual aspect with a side facing UPVC double glazed window taking in sea views and a rear facing UPVC double glaze window overlooking the garden. There are feature period style light fitments above the bed space and a door opens to a useful walk-in dressing room with built-in units, shelves and hanging rails and a front facing double glazed octagonal window looks through the sunroom towards the estuary as well as the higher reaches of Teignmouth.

�First Floor Bedroom Two

�Another good room having two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, spotlights to the ceiling and a built-in triple wardrobe.

�First Floor Bedroom Three

�Another double bedroom with having two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the garden.

�Family Bathroom

�An excellent space with a front facing octagonal double-glazed window looking through the sunroom and taking in good views towards the estuary and Teignmouth Harbour etc. There is an elegant three-piece suite having a deep panel bath with an attached shower screen, a mixer set and a shower unit with dual heads and dual controls. There is a large rectangular wash hand basin with mirror set above and cupboard beneath, as well as a UPVC opaque double-glazed window and spotlights. There is also a column style radiator/towel rail and an oak panel door opens to a shelved linen cupboard.

�Second Floor Family Room

�A useful space with glazed balustrades above the stairwell with this room currently being in use as a lounge/hobbies room and having front facing double glazed windows and a skylight taking an elevated views towards the estuary and beyond as described.

�Second Floor Bedroom

�Another lovely room having a large UPVC double glazed window overlooking the back garden and skylights take views towards the estuary and Dartmoor in the distance. There is also access to eaves storage space.

�Outside

Outside to the front of the property a shared driveway opens to the private approach. On the far side of the driveway, there is an expansive parking area providing parking for several vehicles and which leads to an undercover carport with hardstanding beneath. The principal driveway rises through the front gardens and leads to a recently replaced �up and over� door which opens to the under-house garage which has power points and a strip light. Set on either side of the driveway there are mature terraced front gardens which are laid to broad sweeps of lawn. There are mature flower and shrub borders, large areas of well stocked bedding and pathways and steps rise to the aforementioned entrance terrace.

�Outside to the rear of the property, immediately behind and there is a fabulous outdoor entertaining area having a large area of composite decking, gravel and an area of artificial lawn. This wonderful space is partially enclosed and sheltered by sleeper-style timberwork and there is an external store, as well as external power points. A gravel pathway leads to a UPVC double glazed door which opens into the excellent external Office/hobbies/Garden Room. This versatile space is dual aspect and takes in good views through UPVC double glazed windows towards the estuary and sea as described. There is a part vaulted ceiling with spotlights, central heating and power points.

Steps and pathways rise to the beautiful landscape and upper gardens.� There is a large gravel area and two areas of lawn, which are well stocked with shrubs to include Camellias and a Magnolia. There is a further area of artificial lawn and an area of wild flower banking. The back garden is primarily enclosed by panel fencing and high hedging and the upper garden is another good spot to admire the views.

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