Property description

Upton Manor Orchard is a most impressive 5/6 bedroom detached house situated on the outskirts of the town. The property boasts generous accommodation arranged over two levels, which is presented in excellent order. Over time Upton Manor Orchard has been carefully altered to the house it is today with excellent entertaining space. On the ground floor there are four reception rooms including the magnificent dining room with baronial style staircase rising to a contemporary galleried 'minstrels gallery'. The tranquil dual aspect sitting room, like the dining room, has a warming wood burning stove and views over the pretty gardens which can be accessed via the French windows. The triple aspect family kitchen is a fabulous room, with space for a breakfast table and central island. It also has an excellent arrangement of handcrafted floor mounted units, an electric Aga, gas cooker and is supported by a 'walk-in pantry'. There is a further home office or snug as well as garden room perfect for entertaining with double glazing and French doors running the full width of the room providing views over the rear terrace to the inner courtyard.

The gymnasium/swimming pool area is fantastic and feels somewhat detached from the house, the pool is a good size with a high vaulted ceiling and windows, with four sets of doors opening on to the garden on two sides overlooking the rear terrace. There is a changing room with shower facilities, as well as a separate plant room.

Upstairs there are five or six flexible bedrooms depending on how you utilise the space, independent from the balance of bedrooms is the guest suite, the master bedroom is impressive, from the first floor there are stronger views of the sea across Tor Bay and the East Devon Coast. Two of the bedrooms enjoy have ensuite facilities with a further family bathroom serving the other bedrooms, the bathrooms were all replaced recently.

Nestling in an incredibly private position on the outskirts of the fishing town of Brixham which is situated on the most southern point of Torbay and is a bustling working town as well as a popular holiday resort. The town has a long enriched history and is famous for its Napoleonic connections, with the landing of William of Orange on the Quay in 1688. Also famous as a fishing port which is still very active with a busy harbour and fish market in the town centre with many deep sea trawlers coming in and going daily. There is also a very impressive marina for the boating fraternity and many good shops and facilities to suit everyone's needs. An explosion in facilities has accompanied the marina including range of restaurants and delicatessen. There are excellent beaches within the area and superb coastal walks with outstanding sea views. For the golfing enthusiast there is the highly regarded Churston Golf Course situated a few miles away. Kingswear, Dartmouth, Churston and the South Hams are very close by and may be reached by a short drive. Communications further afield are excellent with the A380 dual carriageway leading from Newton Abbot and on to the cathedral city of Exeter and the M5 motorway.
Amenities

6 bedrooms

2 reception rooms

3 bathrooms

1.00 acres

Coastal

Double Garage

Garden

Parking

Patio

Swimming Pool

Terrace

Town/City

Private Parking