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Sold STCListed 71 days
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About
Nestled in a sought-after residential location, this spacious and versatile three double bedroom home offers well-proportioned accommodation, landscaped gardens and far-reaching views towards St Marychurch.
The property features a bright and spacious 'l'-shaped sitting/dining room, enjoying open views across the front garden towards St Marychurch, creating a wonderful space for both relaxing and entertaining.
The kitchen is complemented by an extended garden room, which overlooks the rear garden and provides an ideal setting to enjoy the changing seasons.
Outside, the property benefits from ample off-road parking and garage, well-maintained front gardens and an enclosed landscaped rear garden, perfect for outdoor enjoyment.
Ideally situated, the property is within easy reach of primary schools, local shops and regular bus routes.
Nature lovers and dog walkers will also appreciate the nearby woodland walks through Brunel Woods and Watcombe Beach, making this an excellent home for families and those seeking a convenient yet peaceful location.
Owners Insight "We have thoroughly enjoyed living here for the past 24 years, and it has been a wonderful place to call home.
One of the things we have appreciated most is the peaceful, quiet location, together with the lovely sunny gardens that provide the perfect space to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
The property also offers practical day-to-day benefits, including ample parking and a convenient drive-in garage, making it easy to unload shopping and other items directly into the house.
From the front of the property, there are delightful open views towards St Marychurch, creating an attractive outlook that changes beautifully with the seasons.
After losing my husband I have made the decision to move to an apartment in St Marychurch, allowing me to remain in an area I know and love while beginning a new chapter." Step Inside From the sloping driveway steps rise to a wood effect front door with decorative glass panel, opening to the reception hall with cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.
A glass panelled door opens to the dining room which overlooks the rear garden.
Archway to the bright and spacious sitting room enjoying a dual aspect to the side and front with open views over the surrounding area and feature fireplace with electric fire.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and work tops with inset sink, provisions for gas cooker, integrated fridge and dishwasher.
Window overlooking the rear garden and door to the garden room with patio doors to the garden and further door to the side.
Three steps descend to the utility with provisions for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer and housing the Ideal gas boiler. Courtesy door to the garage.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms Bedroom 1 with front aspect enjoying open views towards St Marychurch. Bedroom 2 overlooks the rear garden.
Shower room with shower cubicle, vanity unit, tiling to walls and floor, obscure glazed window.
Separate WC with vanity unit with cupboards beneath and to the side, large walls mirror and obscure glazed window.
From the reception hall stairs rise to the first floor landing with access to eaves storage.
Bedroom 3 enjoys the best views from the property over the front gardens and surrounding area towards St Marychurch. Bathroom with white suite of bath, wash basin and WC.
Tilling to walls and floor, loft access hatch and obscure glazed window.
Step Outside To the front is a large sloping driveway with parking for several vehicles leading to the garage with up and over door and housing the electric consumer unit.
The front garden is laid to lawn with palm trees, mature tree and bushes.
Access down the side of the property, with water tap and the gas and electric meters, leads to the rear garden mainly paved for ease of maintenance with raised flower beds and sloping lawned garden with mature shrub borders.
Views are enjoyed from the top of the garden over the surrounding area towards Dartmoor in the distance. Additional Information Access: Sloping driveway and stepped access into the property.
Heating: Gas central heating. Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. Council tax band: E (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is £3,002.98.
Conservation area: Watcombe Park, Torquay.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor and variable in-home with EE & Three, good outdoor with Vodafone and O2 (according to the Ofcom website).
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 Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line 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 & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles. Directions Sat nav: TQ2 8NW.
WHAT3WORDS:///deeper.pitch.tamed Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Compliance In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser.
We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence.
A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle.
Purchasers must complete the digital id verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.
Garden Mainly paved for ease of maintenance. Parking - Garage Parking - Driveway
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