... in Torquay, in one of its best, poshest and oldest residential areas called Wellswood (good houses, lots of trees, good-sized gardens), a Grade II listed, early Victorian house with lovely, long sea views, in just over an acre of garden. To one side, a mimosa tree-shaded lawn with table and chairs, gravel terrace and beyond, winding paths leading down through densely growing rhododendron, laurel and hydrangea (great for 'hide and seek' games).

Inside, lofty, spacious and elegant with some lovely pieces of furniture. Large open porch; entrance dining hall with fine marble fireplace (ornamental); wonderfully sunny living room with huge windows looking to the garden and sea beyond, second smaller sitting room (open fire, chandelier, books, games); huge kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge- freezer, range cooker with 6 burner gas hob and electric double oven) with table and chairs in the middle, TV, CD player and another fine marble fireplace (ornamental); door from kitchen to conservatory with chairs; back lobby with washing machine, and loo/washbasin. Stairs down to cellar-games room with TV, table tennis, half-sized pool table, table football and darts.

Stairs from hall up to landing and five bedrooms - two double (both with sea views) with en suite bathrooms (suites plus bath-showers), a twin with en suite shower-room (suite), a huge room with two sets of twin beds, sea view and en suite bathroom (suite plus bath-shower), and another small double with washbasin; loo/washbasin. At the back, an attached cottage separately occupied. A super family house. Cautionary Deposit £500. Arrival after 4pm.