Parkway Road, Chudleigh, TQ13

An attractive, and substantial 1930’s family home with over 2,400 sq ft of space set in a large, level plot of 0.44 acres in the centre of Chudleigh, surrounded by beautiful gardens with plenty of parking and garage/workshop space. Lapsed PP for additional dwelling.


Situation

Higher Lawn is located close to the centre of Chudleigh just off Parkway Road only a short level walk from the majority of the towns amenities. Chudleigh is a popular Devon town for good reason, with a vibrant and active community there is always something going on, and is ideally situated between the South Devon coast and the rugged hills of Dartmoor. Chudleigh benefits from a good range of independent shops plus two convenience stores, cafes, pubs, fish & chip shop, a restaurant, as well as a weekly market selling local produce, a church, a chapel, and a community swimming pool. As well as amenities including doctors, dentist, a pharmacy and a library.

There are opportunities for all types of water sports at nearby Teignmouth or Torbay, where there is also a deep water marina. The walks, pubs and Tors of Dartmoor are only a short drive away and there are several golf clubs in the area including Stover, Dainton, and Teignmouth. Haldon Forest Park is also close by with miles of signed walks and cycle trails

The local primary school is well supported and has a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating. Secondary schools are located in Kingsteignton and Newton Abbot, and independent schools at Teignmouth and Stover, with Grammar Schools located in Torquay.

Chudleigh is conveniently located for commuting to Torbay, Exeter or Plymouth with easy access to the A38 and A380, dual carriageways, and also for access to the rest of the country via the M5 motorway at Exeter. There are regular local bus services and mainline rail station in Newton Abbot and Teignmouth linking to London Paddington in around 3 hours. Exeter has an airport flying to national and international destinations.


Description

Higher Lawn offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in this popular town with an unusually large, level plot (0.44 acres) given its proximity to the centre of town. Built in 1937 Higher lawn has an attractive double fronted façade with a wonderful outlook to the south over the garden and surrounding area, and retains original features such as picture rails and 1930’s panel doors. The house was extended over two levels in the 1960’s adding a significant amount of additional space. Today Higher Lawn makes a fine family home with accommodation extending to 225 square metres/2,423 square feet including five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious landing, sitting room, dining room, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room and hallway.

The house is set towards the rear of the plot overlooking the extensive lawned garden with a southerly orientation ensuring the best light on the font of the house and in the garden. There is also garden space to the rear and side of the house plus plenty of driveway parking, two garages with workshop and storage space.

The house has just had a new roof and a new Solar PV system installed and at the same time was redecorated externally. The property is fully double glazed and has gas central heating.

The large plot offers further development potential with planning having been sought and granted in 2010 (now lapsed) to split the plot and build a detached dwelling in the grounds.


Accommodation

From the driveway the wooden panelled front door opens to an enclosed porch from where a pair of part glazed wooden doors open to the welcoming hallway. Either side of the hallway are the main reception rooms.

The sitting room has a dual aspect with a box bay window to the front bringing in plenty of light and providing views over the garden, with a further window to the side. A brick fire surround with an inset coal effect gas fire adds a warming focal point, and picture rails have been retained.

To the rear of the sitting room a door opens to another large reception room which would make a great garden room, play room or music room. The room has a triple aspect with the largest widow looking over the garden with French doors opening to a sheltered terrace. There is a stone effect fireplace with an inset coal effect gas fire.

On the other side of the hallway is the dining room which has a box bay window bringing in plenty of light and giving views over the garden. This room has varnished wooden floor boards, a feature fire place, picture rails and a hatch to the kitchen.

The kitchen/breakfast room has a window facing east taking in the morning sun and is fitted with a range of cream coloured shaker style kitchen units with grey granite effect worksurfaces with an inset stainless steel sink and drainer below the window. There is a Stoves dual fuel range cooker with extractor over and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer, and space for an undercounter dishwasher. At the rear of the kitchen is a pantry providing plenty of food storage, and a door give access to the back garden.

To the rear of the ground floor is a utility and boot room with further storage, a sink, and space/plumbing for washing and during machines. There is also a WC and door to the back garden.

To the first floor is a large landing with a window to the front overlooking the garden and views beyond, in front of which is space for a reading or study area. Either side of the landing at the front of the house are double bedrooms, both with fabulous elevated views over the garden and surrounding area to the south. One is larger with a dual aspect and would originally have been the main bedroom. Both have built-in wardrobes.

The main bedroom is in the extension to the rear and side over the garden room and is a generous room with a triple aspect taking in views to the front side and rear. There is plenty of space for ancillary bedroom furniture. Next to the main bedroom is a shower room with stone effect floor and wall tiles and a large walk-in shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail as well as a large airing/linen cupboard.

There are two further bedrooms to the rear of the house. One is a double bedroom and the other a single with built-in wardrobes. Both have a pleasant outlook to the rear. The family bathroom is off the main landing and is part tiled and fitted with a white suite with chrome fittings comprising of a bath, a walk-in shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

It is also worth noting that there is a large boarded attic space with a pull down access ladder and lighting.


Outside

Higher Lawn benefits from an unusually large and relatively level plot extending to approximately 0.44 acres. The property is set back behind other homes on Parkway Road, and so is not directly on the road itself. The house is positioned close to the rear of the plot with the majority of the south facing garden to the front, but the gardens also extends to the west side of the property where there is a sheltered terrace off the garden room with a mature wisteria trained along the wall. The tarmac driveway enters from Parkway Road past houses either side to the large parking and turning area with space for plenty of vehicles. At the end of the drive are two garages along with storage and workshop space with light and power.

The main garden is fully enclosed with natural stone walling, hedging and fencing, and is mostly laid to lawn interspersed with flower beds. Towards the end of the garden are areas sheltered by trees with one corner sectioned off with trees and hedging providing an ideal spot for a trampoline or other play equipment.

At the rear of the house the back garden consists of a drying area, lawn and kitchen garden. There are also two large wooden storage sheds. A gate in the back wall opens to a pedestrian path to the nearby park and town centre.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Council Tax band G

Services: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity, gas central heating.

Sola PV System: Total Installed Capacity (kW): 3.76 Estimated Annual Generation (kWh): 3519.00 installed in 2026. Fully owned.

Broadband: Standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband speeds are available. Please confirm with your favoured supplier.

Flood Risk: Rivers and Seas: Very Low – Surface Water: Very Low

Local Authority: Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX, 01626 361101.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agent: James Taylor – The Agency UK Teignbridge.