An extremely rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional and elegant detached Edwardian property with seven-bedrooms, alongside a separate two-bedroom holiday cottage and detached spa suite.
TORQUIL HOUSESteeped in history and exuding comfortable old-world charm, this quintessential coastal property seamlessly blends traditional features with modern luxuries. The poet, John Betjeman, fondly visited Torquil House during his childhood and affectionately refers to Torquil in his poetry.Set in a sought-after location, this rare gem enjoys views of Brea Hill with glimpses of the sparkling estuary waters from two of the bedrooms. Graceful interiors with high ceilings, solid wood floors and panelled sash windows include a light filled entrance hall, a large open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, a generous drawing room with an open fireplace and garden access, along with a TV snug with double doors into a third reception room with potential as a study / 7th bedroom. Six bedrooms are set on the first floor along with six bathrooms (3 with en-suites).Currently a holiday let with Latitude50, Torquil House would make a wonderful family home or holiday retreat, being only moments from the beach, St Enodoc Golf Course and the Southwest Coast Path.GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Hallway | Open plan kitchen/dining room with a breakfast bar and pantry | Drawing room with open fire, large bay window seat with garden views, and French doors out to the garden | TV snug with log burner | Utility room | Additional reception room with the potential to be a large study or seventh bedroom with a fireplace and French doors opening onto the side garden | External boiler room.FIRST FLOOR: Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and estuary views | Two double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (1 with estuary views and 1 with views towards Brea Hill) | Double bedroom (set up as a triple room) | Two twin bedrooms | Family bathroom | Shower room | W.C.OUTSIDEApproached via a private drive shared with Little Torquil behind, Torquil House is surrounded by a peaceful, private garden stocked with mature trees, shrubs and colourful blooms. A gravelled driveway to the rear offers private parking for multiple vehicles. Picturesque and immensely private, the gardens offer a peaceful oasis to enjoy outdoor dining and family gatherings. A covered porch /veranda with a romantic swing seat offers the perfect vantage point to enjoy the garden.LITTLE TORQUILLittle Torquil is a comfortable, well-presented two-bedroom detached cottage located to the rear of Torquil House. Currently a successful holiday let with Latitude 50, it benefits from a private rear garden with allocated parking.Partially slate hung, the cottage comprises light-filled rooms and well-proportioned accommodation, with a spacious open plan kitchen, dining, living room and open fireplace. There are two bedrooms set on the first floor along with a family bathroom. The cottage provides useful ancillary accommodation for the main house, or as a stand-alone holiday let property generating an income. The cottage has planning permission to extend and develop along with the adjacent spa suite to create a new 4-bedroom dwelling, if desired. OUTSIDEAccessed via the shared driveway leading to allocated parking for the cottage. A path leads around the side of the property to a sheltered rear garden providing incredible privacy.SPA SUITECompleted in 2007 this modern addition to Torquil House is bathed in natural light from the glazed atrium and overhead windows. Positioned between Torquil House and Little Torquil, the Spa Suite provides a fantastic and secluded relaxation and wellness space for all ages to enjoy. A large, raised deck offers a wonderful spot to unwind outdoors with huge bi-fold doors opening the whole suite up to the sunshine and fresh sea air. The substantial main room has plenty of space for table tennis and gym equipment, with a TV to watch while you work out or hang out. After a day on th