Torquay, Devon

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KEY FEATURES Protea is a fine example of a grand Victorian Villa situated in one of the English Riviera’s most sought after locations. Situated on Seaway Lane in Livermead this lovely detached residence occupies a large, predominantly level plot of 0.77 acre. With 9,429 square foot (or 876 square meters) of accommodation in total, this wonderful family home also presents fantastic live/work and income opportunities.

The main house provides light and spacious accommodation, over three floors with attractive external aesthetics. The main house provides six en suite bedrooms and there are numerous reception rooms split over the ground and lower ground floor levels. There are three self contained properties providing a healthy annual income through bookings during the spring and summer months.

Outside, the property is approached via a private gate and driveway with parking for numerous cars and a single garage. The beautifully maintained gardens are predominantly level and easy to maintain. There is a lovely heated outdoor swimming pool to the front of the Villa making the very most of its sunny, southerly facing location. Protea enjoys some fine views to the bay, particularly from the top floor of the house and these really must be seen to be fully appreciated.

Whether you are looking for a sizeable family home or an income stream, Protea really does cover all areas and is well worth viewing.

PROTEA - THE HISTORY It is believed that Protea was built in the late 1880’s. The property is steeped in history with a number of its residents. One former resident was the Reverend Seneca Winter, a religious author, who married the owner of the property Mary Morgan in 1886. Protea later became the home of Thomas and Mary Hoyle, proprietors of the Palace Theatre in Plymouth, following their marriage in 1924. The house also proudly displays a Torbay Civic Society blue plaque commemorating a following resident between 1955-1965, a Mr Arthur Milner who was an industrialist, manufacturer and Chairman and President of Torquay United Football Club.

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STEP INSIDE As you approach Protea along its long driveway, you are aware that you are about to enter a property of considerable grandeur. This is certainly a fabulous family home that provides excellent space to suit a family with live/work opportunities and an income stream from the three letting units.

The lower ground floor or garden floor level provides deceptively spacious accommodation with a games room, study room, library, large utility room and two large receptions currently in the form of a bar lounge and cocktail bar area with (bar off it). These living spaces could be adapted should one wish to utilise a multitude of modern day requirements.

The main house provides light and spacious living spaces over three levels with the main receptions set over the ground and lower ground floor levels. The attractive bay fronted receptions to the front afford a pleasant southerly aspect and here the main receptions, kitchen and conservatory can be found. There is a welcoming grand entrance hall and reception as you enter the Villa and this provides a majestic access to the upper floor level and the stairs which lead down to the lower ground floor level.

The first floor level provides six en suite bedrooms with all bedrooms large enough to house a double bed. Two of the letting units (Protea Cottage & The Garden Flat) can be accessed from the main house so there is a high degree of flexibility with its living spaces to suit individual wishes. This will be apparent on viewing the Villa.

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THE LETTING PROPERTIES PROTEA COTTAGE Forming the rear wing to the Villa and occupying space over the ground and first floor levels. The property has a private entrance to the ground floor level with the hallway having a lockable door to the main house. The ground floor provides a spacious sitting room with a modern galley style kitchen accessed off it. There is a ground floor double bedroom with en suite facilities and stairs rising up to the first floor landing where there is second bedroom, also with an en suite. This room also offers some wonderful sea views.

THE GARDEN FLAT Situated on the garden floor and interconnecting the games room, this cosy unit also provides its own private access from the side wing of the villa. With it’s accommodation set over just one level, the rooms are easy to navigate. There is a modern kitchen which leads out to a living room, sun room, and private paved sun terrace. There is also a double bedroom and modern bathroom suite.

THE COACH HOUSE Situated to the rear of the Villa this an attractive detached property, totally separate from the main house. There is plenty of character to this dwelling, as well as a single garage which could be integrated into the main living space should one wish. Currently, there is a spacious kitchen/dining room leading through to a living room and large L shaped bedroom with sleeping accommodation for three. There is a modern bathroom suite and high feature vaulted ceilings to the main living part (formerly a coaching house).

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STEP OUTSIDE Protea occupies a large level plot of a healthy proportion complementing this grand house well and its size. it is clear that the garden has been beautifully landscaped in recent times with mature shrubs, trees and palm trees, some of which have been planted by the current owners during their occupancy over the past 27 years. The main, formal lawn is southerly facing and level and was previously part of a grass tennis court. There is an outdoor heated swimming pool, side section of lawn and a couple of outside areas allocated to the letting units.

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LOCAL AREA Protea occupies a large plot of 0.77 acre situated on Seaway Lane. This fabulous Villa affords pleasant views towards the harbour and marina which is a short drive from the property. There is also easy access into Torquay town centre’s shops and schools nearby. There are wonderful level walks along the coast to a variety of sandy beaches, with scenic headlands and Torre Abbey Meadows close by. Cockington village and Country Park is also within a short drive or walk from the Villa. Torquay Railway Station is also near to the property. Trains connect the main London Paddington to Penzance line at Newton Abbot with train time taking around 2 hours 45 minutes from there. For internal or external flights, Exeter Airport is just 28 miles away taking around 45 minutes by car via the South Devon Expressway to Exeter.

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USEFUL INFORMATION Post Code: TQ2 6PW Main House (Protea) - Council Tax Band E Services: Mains gas, drainage, electricity EPC: Protea (main house) - D68 EPC: Protea Cottage - D56 EPC: The Coach House - E46 EPC: The Garden Flat - E40 Property Tenure: Freehold Plot size: 0.77 acre Important Locations: Torquay Train Station 0.5 mile, Exeter 24 miles, Exeter Airport 28 miles, Plymouth 31 miles Viewings: All enquiries and viewings via Ian Bransdon MNAEA at Fine & Country South Devon on 01803 898321

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 30.01.2024

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FINE & COUNTRY Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property.

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IAN BRANSDON SENIOR VALUER follow Fine & Country South Devon on

Fine & Country South Devon 50 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9AE 01626 818094 and 01803 898321 | southdevon@fineandcountry.com

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