2-bedroom house · TQ1 4NS
Listing removedListed 115 days · slow let
Opportunity summary
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About
Tucked behind a natural stone wall with attractive Mediterranean influenced garden, this end town house boasts a double garage with principal living space over the upper two levels.
Aptly named for the mature Holly Tree in the southerly facing garden to the front, an open view toward the local Church spires of St Marychurch is also enjoyed to the rear.
St Marychurch is one of Torquay's most desirable locations, boasting an array of local independent traders, national convenience stores, medical practices, dentist, post office, cafe's, pubs and restaurants.
A selection of highly regarded schools are also on the doorstep, whilst Cary Parks, Torquay Golf Club and picturesque Babbacombe Downs with beaches below are equally accessible. Regret no smokers.
Pets considered. Deposit £1,140 Directions WHAT3WORDS: ///forks.trip.manage Sat nav: TQ1 4NS. From our office in St Marychurch travel down Manor Road to the traffic lights.
Turn right into Westhill Road and take the second turning into St Margarets Road and the entrance to St Margarets Mews will be seen immediately on your right hand side.
Council Tax Band Torbay Council - Band 'C'.
Full amount payable 2026/27 - £2,183.99 EPC Rating C 74 Additional Information Access: From pavement you will find a gate that leads to a private garden where you will find the front door to the property.
Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing Council Tax Band - 'C' (Torbay Council).
Full amount payable 2025/26 - £2,079.86 broadband and mobile - We understand that Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast Broadband via Open Reach are available in the area, with likely mobile signal outdoor available with EE, Three, O2, Vodafone, and likely indoor with Three and EE but limited on O2 and Vodafone (according to the Ofcom website).
Permitted Payments & Tenant Information Prior to the commencement of your tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'):- Holding deposit: 1 week's rent. Security deposit: 5 week's rent.
1 month's rent: Minus the holding deposit originally paid. Please Note: The holding deposit is paid to reserve a property and will go towards the first month's rent should referencing be satisfactory.
This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right- to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
Permitted Payments & Tenant Information During the tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'): Variation of contract: £50 Lost keys or other security devices: Payment of incurred costs of replacement loss of keys/security devices.
Unpaid rent: Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate. This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
John Lake Gilt Edged Lettings Limited is a member of Propertymark which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsmen which is a redress scheme.
You can find out more details on the agent's website or by contacting the agent directly. Garden South facing private garden. Parking - Garage Double Garage
Value & comps
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Deal
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