<strong></strong> <strong></strong> New to the market is this fabulous, thoroughly modernised first floor maisonette, with two bedrooms and parking, in a substantial Victorian villa with communal gardens that have a wonderful sea view, in the popular St Luke's Road area of Torquay.<br /><br />A steel staircase provides private access to the entrance on the first floor, and inside, it is beautifully presented, with fresh, light and neutral décor throughout giving a contemporary feel and it is warm and welcoming with gas central heating. <br /><br />On the first floor is an entrance hallway with a hard-wearing carpet and a staircase rising to the upper floor, and a door leading into a fabulous L-shaped open-plan living space which has laminate flooring and loads of light from dual-aspect sash windows. A former fireplace makes a nice feature and there is a modern fitted kitchen with worktops on two sides, and a range of gloss-mushroom units providing ample cupboard space. It has a one and a half-bowl stainless-steel sink with a flexible rinse nozzle, a built-in fan-oven with a ceramic hob, a glass splashback and a stainless-steel filter hood above, an integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher, and there is a space for a washing machine. A wall mounted condensing combi-boiler provides the central heating and hot water on demand and a dining area has a fixed table and seating for six or more places, ideal for any occasion.<br /><br />Upstairs, the master bedroom is an excellent double with a walk-in wardrobe, and the second bedroom is a light and airy single. A stunning modern bathroom has a tiled floor and contains a contemporary suite with a sunken bath, a drench shower and glass screen above, a vanity unit with rectangular basin and storage beneath for toiletries, a WC, a chrome heated towel rail and a fitted cupboard. A hatch in the landing ceiling provides access to the loft space where there is additional storage if required. Outside, there is one allocated parking space with more available on-road, and there are beautifully maintained communal gardens with terraces of lawn, and a wonderful summer house, all with fabulous, elevated views over Torbay. Due to lease terms this property cannot be used as a holiday let.