4 bed detached house for sale

Edginswell Lane, Kingskerswell TQ12

Meadowside is a striking detached home occupying an elevated position on the Kingskerswell side of Edginswell Lane, offering over 3,000 sq ft of beautifully upgraded accommodation designed for modern family living, sat on a approximate 1/3 of an acre plot. The current owners have invested heavily in the property, creating a turnkey home with real presence, excellent proportions and a layout that flows effortlessly across two floors. This stunning property is offered to the market with no onward chain, allowing any buyer to proceed with ease.

The approach immediately sets the tone. Secure video-entry gates open onto a substantial driveway with generous parking for multiple vehicles, ideal for larger households and visiting guests alike. There is also a detached double garage with twin electric doors, while a highly useful room above, complete with power and plumbing, offers excellent flexibility as a home office, studio or games room. There is planning permission for dormers, giving future owners scope to explore further potential, subject to any necessary consents.

Inside, the house makes an immediate impression with a spacious vaulted reception hall, centred around a feature stove, creating a strong first impression and a welcoming heart to the home. Just off the hallway is a newly installed cloakroom and shower room, a practical addition for families, pets and day-to-day life after walks or outdoor activities.

The standout space is undoubtedly the impressive kitchen, dining and family room, designed by Peter Booth and created very much as the social hub of the house. This substantial room enjoys underfloor heating and full-width bi-folding doors that open directly onto the garden, allowing the outside space to become a natural extension of the home during the warmer months. The kitchen itself is exceptionally well specified, with a large central island, breakfast bar, built-in wine fridge, Neff downdraft induction hob, Quooker hot tap, waste disposal unit, Neff oven, combi microwave and integral dishwasher. A generous utility room sits just off the kitchen, providing the practical space that a house of this scale demands.

Elsewhere on the ground floor, herringbone oak flooring runs through much of the accommodation, adding warmth and continuity. The main lounge is a superb room with a dual-to-triple aspect feel, a log burner and access onto a front composite deck with balustrade, positioned to enjoy the elevated outlook. There is also an additional snug and a large office, giving the house excellent flexibility for buyers wanting separate reception space, home working provision or even the option of creating ground-floor bedroom accommodation if required.

Upstairs, a light-filled galleried landing with Velux roof windows adds to the sense of space. The principal suite is a particularly strong feature of the house, positioned to the rear with a lovely outlook over the gardens and neighbouring horse fields. It includes a walk-in wardrobe, a luxurious newly updated en-suite, and French doors opening onto a private balcony - a superb spot for a morning coffee. Bedrooms two and three are both generous doubles and each benefit from en-suite shower rooms, while the fourth bedroom is another comfortable double. A spacious main bathroom completes the first floor. The property also benefits from a useful basement storage area.

Outside, the rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged to create a peaceful and attractive setting. A broad patio provides the ideal entertaining area, complete with pergola and outdoor bar, while steps rise to a beautifully maintained lawn enjoying a west-facing aspect and a pleasant open outlook across surrounding greenery and horse fields. It is a garden that feels private, established and perfectly suited to both entertaining and day-to-day family life. There is a real sense of nature in this garden with birds tweeting and the surrounding views making this feel like a special space and extension of the home.

The practical improvements made by the current owners are equally impressive. The property benefits from replacement windows and doors throughout, new radiators, a pressurised heating system, extensive solar provision with the maximum number of panels permitted at the time of installation, a large Tesla battery and a Zappi EV charger - all contributing to the home’s efficiency and helping to keep running costs lower, particularly through the summer months.

This is a substantial and beautifully executed home with wide-ranging appeal. It offers space, quality, efficiency and flexibility in equal measure, and is very much a property that new owners can move straight into and enjoy from day one. With the sellers already having found their onward purchase, the opportunity is there for a smooth and straightforward move.

EPC Rating: C

Location

Meadowside enjoys a well-connected yet semi-rural setting on the Kingskerswell side of Edginswell Lane, a position that works particularly well for buyers wanting a balance between countryside surroundings and practical day-to-day convenience. This part of the area is popular with families and commuters alike, giving easy reach to Kingskerswell village, The Willows retail district, Torquay, Newton Abbot and the A380, which in turn links efficiently towards Exeter and the M5.

Kingskerswell itself offers a strong village feel with a good range of everyday amenities close at hand. The village includes local shops, a medical practice, pubs and day-to-day services, giving buyers the benefit of a proper community setting rather than a purely suburban environment.

For a wider choice of shopping and practical amenities, The Willows is particularly convenient from this address and remains one of the key draws of the area. Here you have easy access to larger format retail and food shopping including Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s, while nearby Wren Retail Park provides further national retailers including Boots and Next. This gives the location genuine practicality for busy households, larger weekly shops and general family life.

For buyers who commute, the road links are a major advantage. The nearby A380 South Devon Highway gives fast access towards Newton Abbot, Exeter and the M5, while also making movement into Torquay, Paignton and the wider Torbay area straightforward. The location is also well placed for those working at Torbay Hospital and in the wider health sector, with Torbay and South Devon nhs Foundation Trust employing around 6,500 staff across the area.

Rail connections are another strong point. Although the long-discussed Edginswell Station project is not currently operational and its funding remains under review, the property is well placed for established stations at Newton Abbot, Torquay and Torre. Newton Abbot is particularly useful for broader regional and national connections, while Torquay and Torre serve the local Riviera Line and wider Great Western Railway network.

The setting also appeals strongly to buyers who value access to open space and walking routes. Kingskerswell is surrounded by rolling South Devon countryside, with local walking opportunities taking in areas around Coffinswell, Haccombe, Snakey Copse and Compton Castle, giving a good choice of everyday dog walks, longer weekend routes and attractive rural scenery. From here, buyers can also reach the coast and Torbay’s waterside walks without difficulty, so the location offers a good blend of inland greenery and seaside access.

For families, the area is particularly well served by a mix of primary and secondary schooling. Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School is nearby and was judged Good by Ofsted in June 2023, with its early years provision highlighted as Outstanding on the school’s own current summary of that inspection. Shiphay Learning Academy, another well-regarded local primary option, received Good gradings across all key judgement areas in October 2024.

At secondary level, there are several established choices within reach depending on preference and catchment. Torquay Girls’ Grammar School was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2023, while Torquay Boys’ Grammar School holds a Good judgement and remains a well-known selective option in Shiphay. Other nearby secondary choices include St Cuthbert Mayne School, where Ofsted’s April 2025 inspection recorded Good judgements across all key areas, and The Spires College, which is also rated Good.

Overall, this is a location that suits a broad range of buyers. It combines the everyday convenience of nearby retail, schooling and road links with the appeal of village amenities, countryside walks and easy access to both Torbay and Newton Abbot. For purchasers seeking a substantial family home in a setting that feels connected without being overly built-up, it is a particularly strong part of the area

Garden

Outside, the property continues to impress with secure video-entry gates opening onto a substantial driveway providing ample parking for multiple vehicles, ideal for larger families or those needing space for guests. A detached double garage with twin electric doors adds further practicality, with a highly useful room above offering excellent flexibility for a home office, studio or games room. To the rear, the garden has been beautifully arranged with a large patio, pergola and outdoor bar area creating a superb space for entertaining, while steps rise to a generous west-facing lawn enjoying a pleasant outlook across surrounding greenery and neighbouring horse fields.