Lot 7 A Prestigious Victorian Manor House For Updating With PotentialAuction Date:
26th July 2023
Richmond Manor, 25 Ash Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3JB
A rare opportunity to acquire this stunning late Victorian manor house situated in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Torquay town centre and close to the popular harbourside. The property has many original features including two staircases, the main having a feature vaulted octagonal rooflight and a feature doorway bearing a wooden crest with latin inscription "vincit cum legibus arma", which links the servants quarters to the main house on the first floor. There are also an array of bay windows with shutters.
Richmond Manor is approached via a sweeping driveway with parking and garage. There are stunning gardens and also sea views from the rear and side of the building. The property would benefit from a programme of restoration and updating of the existing accommodation which is loosely arranged as nine studio/one-bedroom apartments and owners’ accommodation with three bedrooms.
There is an enormous amount of potential to create a fabulous family home, many business ventures, or developers who may see potential for conversion into holiday flats or subdivision into luxury apartments/properties for post works onward sale or investment, all subject to any necessary consents being obtainable.
Ground Floor
Communal entrance vestibule, hallway, utility/boiler/laundry room and cellar access.
Owners’ Accommodation
Inner hall with rear lobby and door to garden, living room, dining room, kitchen with lean-to and en-suite bedroom.
Studio One
Studio room (kitchen area required) with en-suite and rear door.
Laurels
Studio room with kitchenette and en-suite.
Door to second stairway and inner hall:
Morning Side
Studio room with kitchenette and en-suite.
Cellar
Two rooms and wine cellar.
Accessed from Second Staircase (Original Servants’ Staircase)
First Floor - Treetops
Living room/ kitchen area and bedroom.
Hillside
Inner lobby, living room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with sea views.
Second Floor (Attic Rooms)
Stairs to landing with eaves storage and two storage/bedrooms.
Accessed from Main Staircase
First Floor
Bathroom on half landing (used by Treetops studio).
Main Landing
Large open landing area with doors to:
Bedroom used for owners accommodation.
Bathroom used for owners accommodation.
Bright Lights
Studio room with en-suite with sea views.
Seascape
Inner lobby, living room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with sea views.
Further Owners’ Accommodation
Inner lobby to living room and single bedroom with sea views.
Coach House
Accessed from front of property with private access to lobby, living room, kitchen, bedroom with shower and separate W.C.
Gym/Studio
Accessed from garden. Private access to main room with kitchen area (no kitchen fitted), en-suite area and courtyard.
Outside
Approached to the front via a sweeping driveway with mature trees, parking area, garage and courtyard. The rear offers a large patio area and gardens mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, a log store, shed and compost area.
Auctioneer’s Note
Floor plans are available from the Joint Auctioneers, John Lake Estates Agents. Tel: 01803 328899.
Council Tax
All flats are Council Tax Band A.
Local Planning Authority
Torbay Council. Tel: 01803 207801. Website: torbay.gov.uk.
Directions
The land can be located via the What3Words app using deed.hurls.cases
Freehold with Vacant Possession
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
Joint Agents
John Lake Estate Agents
01803 328899
Important
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