Sylvan Scene

About this property

Torquay 1.1 miles. Located at the end of a leafy no-through lane, in the peaceful village of Wellswood in Torquay, is this stunning, contemporary, detached home, Sylvan Scene. Accessed via a flight of stone steps, this well-positioned property is ideal for a large family to come together and enjoy a coastal escape in South Devon, with the South West Coast Path, glorious sandy beach, golf course and Kent's Cavern attraction all within easy reach. Enter the property and find an incredible, newly fitted kitchen of the highest quality, with Neff appliances, twin ovens, American-style fridge/freezer and dishwasher, along with a breakfast bar and wonderful dining table. On a warm day, open up the bi-fold doors that reveal the lovely patio garden and allow in lots of natural light and a cool summer's breeze. At the end of a busy day, relax in the cosy sitting room, with its soft grey carpet, choice of seating, including large corner sofa and snuggle chair, and enjoy your favourite TV shows or a family film night as the open fire crackles in the distance and adds to the homely feel of the room. The property has a choice of five bedrooms, two of which are on the ground floor, consisting of a twin with zip/link feature and a super-king-size with zip/link feature, meaning a wide variety of groups can be catered for. Upstairs, you will find a master super king-size double with dual aspect Juliet doors and apex windows, plus a contemporary en-suite shower room, a family room with a super-king-size with zip/link feature and a single bed, with dual aspect Juliet windows and a single bedroom. Also on the ground floor is a pristine, contemporary family bathroom suite, offering a bath and shower cubicle, so you can start the day with a refreshing rinse or end it with a long relaxing soak. Outside there is an enclosed, tiered patio garden with seating, ideal for lunch in the sunshine or just relaxing with a morning coffee, while keen walkers will appreciate the woodland walk available from the doorstep that leads onto the spectacular South West Coast Path, which you can follow in either direction along the coast. There is a small selection of shops and restaurants within a few minutes' walk of the property, while the popular town centre of Torquay is just one mile away, with a wide selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and a wonderful nightlife. The popular attraction of Kent's Cavern Prehistoric Caves makes for an unusual, underground, family-friendly day out, while Torquay Museum offers a fascinating insight into the life of Agatha Christie and Torquay's Dinosaur World is a fascinating hands-on experience for kids. Soak up the sunshine at the shingle beach of Meadfoot, with excellent diving opportunities as well as fishing and rock pools that the children can explore, or spend the day at family-friendly Peaked Tor Cove or Beacon Cove, while a stroll around the idyllic marina allows you to see the boats drifting in and out of the bay. Hop on a boat for a day trip to Paignton or Brixham, along the incredibly beautiful stretch of coastline known as the English Riviera, or try your hand at sea angling or a range of watersports activities. Babbacombe and its model village, cliff railway, golf course and two picturesque beaches is also within easy reach. You will be spoilt for choice with fantastic family-friendly days out from this incredible Torquay holiday home.

The popular seaside town of Torquay in South Devon has been attracting visitors for 200 years with its lovely sandy beaches, palm trees and plentiful attractions. There is a great selection of bars and restaurants, as well as scenic coastal walks, plus a number of tourist attractions including the Torquay Museum, Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves and the Torquay Golf Course. Take a wonderful walk along the clifftops to enjoy far-reaching seascapes, or stroll beside the harbour and watch the little boats drift in and out of the bay. Catch a boat to Brixham or Paignton, try sea angling or a range of water-based activities, or head to the world-famous Paignton Zoo to come face-to-face with the friendly elephants and meerkats.

Accommodation

Five bedrooms: 1 x family room with super-king-size (zip/link) and single, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link), 1 x super king-size (zip/link) with en-suite shower room, 1 x ground-floor twin (zip/link), 1 x single.

Family bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with open fire

Gas central heating with open fire.

2 x electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler, Smart TV with WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair available.

Off-road parking.

Enclosed rear patio with seating.

Two well behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 1.3 miles.

Note: No Stag or Hen parties please.