an early Victorian detached villa, 200 yards from the harbour in a quiet residential area of Torquay (caretakers live in the self-contained basement flat). Good sandy beaches, 10 minutes walk. Shops and good restaurants, 2 minutes. The house is approached by a steep drive. Entrance via stained glass conservatory to hall, off which, downstairs cloakroom (loo, washbasin). Elegant dining room (open fire, serving hatch). Large, comfortable living room with French doors to enclosed decked area (table/chairs) and steep terraced garden with small pond/waterfall (barbecue). Large newly fitted kitchen (dishwasher, fridge, microwave, large double oven with 6-burner hob) with back stairs to first floor bedrooms. Utility room (Belfast sink, fridge-freezer) from which steep stairs down to laundry area (washing machine, tumble drier, freezer). From the hall, stairs up to four first floor bedrooms a double with harbour views; a twin; another double with en suite shower-room (suite) and walk-in wardrobe; and another double with curtained en suite bathroom (suite with very deep 4’ bath plus bath-shower); bathroom (suite plus bath-shower) and separate loo. Two more bedrooms on the second floor - a dormitory bedroom with four beds (which can be made up to two twin or a twin and bunks), and a large double with views over rooftops to the harbour and sea beyond and internal bathroom (suite plus bath-shower). This floor would be suitable for family unit.

At the bottom of the drive, close to the public road and about 20 yards from the main house, is the Coach House, converted into a games room (table tennis and other games). No smoking. Cautionary Deposit £150.