Babbacombe, Torquay

This PERIOD TERRACE HOUSE is situated in the popular residential location of Babbacombe, affords generous and versatile living space typical of its era. Offering two well-proportioned reception rooms, sizeable kitchen and separate breakfast room, THREE BEDROOMS and the added benefit of an ENTRY LEVEL SHOWER ROOM. The enclosed rear garden provides a low maintenance, bright south westerly aspect.

The popular Cary Park's are just a short saunter with designated dog exercising and children's play areas, whilst tennis and bowls clubs, medical centres, convenience store and veterinary surgery, along with a selection of schools and Torquay United football stadium can be found nearby. The property also stands convenient for local amenities at Plainmoor, Babbacombe and St Marychurch with its pedestrianised village precinct. The picturesque Babbacombe Downs is within comfortable walking distance overlooking Lyme Bay and being home to the renowned funicular railway taking passengers down the wooded hillside to the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe Bay below.

OWNER'S INSIGHT

"We moved here to fulfil a dream of living in Babbacombe. We love the character of an older house and being near the sea. Having no car now this area is ideal for local walks and to enjoy the shops and facilities of the village atmosphere of St Marychurch. We also make good use of the good bus services to local towns. We shall be sad to leave this home and the pretty garden we’ve created, but our age has caught up with us and our daughter wants us near her."

STEP INSIDE

A pathway leads through the small, walled front garden to a front door opens to the ENTRANCE PORCH with fuse board and electric meters. Inner door to the RECEPTION HALL with understairs storage cupboard. SITTING/DINING ROOM with the sitting room having window to the front, feature fireplace and cupboard to the alcove. To the dining area is a door to the KITCHEN with skylight to the entrance and fitted with a range of pale dove grey fronted units and marble effect work tops with inset sink. Built-in oven with four ring gas hob over and cooker hood above, provisions for washing machine and dishwasher. Wall mounted gas fired boiler and window overlooking the pretty rear garden. Archway with one step down to the BREAKFAST AREA with storage cupboard, door to the reception hall and door to the rear garden. SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the half landing with door to the BATHROOM with white suite of panelled bath with shower mixer taps, vanity unit and WC. Fully tiled walls, storage cupboard, ladder style heated towel rail and obscure glazed window. Door to the UTILITY with provisions for washing machine, further appliance spaces, tiling to walls and window overlooking the rear garden. Stairs continue to the main landing with loft access hatch. BEDROOM 1 is a double room with built-in wardrobes to one wall with mirror fronted doors and window to the front. BEDROOM 2 is also a double room with shelving to the alcove and window overlooking the rear garden. BEDROOM 3 with window to the front.

STEP OUTSIDE

The rear garden is enclosed with fenced boundaries and is a particular feature of the property, mainly laid to paving for ease of maintenance with raised wooden beds planted with an abundance of mature plants, shrubs and trees. There is a large garden shed to the back of the garden and gate leading out to the rear pedestrian lane. To the front is a small paved garden with lawn area.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS - Level access to the front door. HEATING TYPE - Gas Central Heating SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. There are solar panels on the property but have been disconnected since our clients ownership. COUNCIL TAX BAND - B (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £1,736.66

OUR AREA

Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera.

TORQUAY IS WELL CONNECTED

By Train: Torquay railway station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line at Newton Abbot. By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and International flights. By Sea: Torquay marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Regional cities of Exeter and Plymouth approx. 22 and 32 miles respectively; magnificent Dartmoor National Park approx. 12 miles.

DIRECTIONS

WHAT3WORDS: script.dimes.from Sat Nav: TQ1 3RQ. From our office in St Marychurch proceed down Manor Road and at the traffic lights turn left into Warbro Road. No.159 is seen on the right hand side after approximately a quarter of a mile.

Garden

Pretty garden to the rear, laid to paving for ease of maintenance.