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See how verdicts work6-bedroom house · TQ2 6HX
Listing removedReduced £10k (−1.5%) on 31 JulListed 193 days
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About
Situated in the heart of the Chelston Conservation Area, this charming period semi-detached home enjoys a prime position directly opposite St. Matthews Church.
Ideally located, it is just a 10-minute walk from Cockington Country Park, the seafront, and the train station, placing it within one of Torquay’s most desirable neighbourhoods.
The property offers generous living space, enhanced by high ceilings and large conservation-style windows that fill the interiors with natural light.
The accommodation includes two reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms, and a family bathroom.
In addition, there is a linked annexe comprising its own bedroom, kitchen, sitting room, and shower room, perfect for multi-generational living or potential rental income.
Occupying a walled corner plot, the home benefits from attractive, private gardens arranged over two tiers, with the main garden enjoying a sunny south-facing aspect.
A gated driveway provides convenient off-road parking, completing this versatile and appealing home.
Owners Insight "Very sad to leave such a beautiful home which is ideally located in a beautiful part of Torquay.
It's provided a fantastic life-style which allows the owners to walk down to the sea and partake in the shops, cinemas, theatres, cafes and wonderful restaurants.
The English Riviera is right on your doorstep and will appeal to boating enthusiasts or walkers.
A few short steps and your into Cockington, for anyone missing green countryside, its right there, ideal for dog walkers.
I often feel I have it all, town, sea and countryside, so if you can't decide where to live, choose here and you'll have it all. Ideally suited for Torquay Grammars and primary schools.
Good bus services and you can also easily walk to the train station. With its separate annex this house is ideal for multigenerational living, or for extra income, hosting students or Air bnb.
Time for me to move on to pastures green, my family all grown-up now and a new life awaits." Step Inside A large wooden front door opens to the entrance vestibule with inner door to the reception hall.
The sitting room is an attractive bright room featuring a large bay overlooking the front garden and further window to the side, cornice work to ceiling, wood flooring and feature fireplace.
Dining room with three large windows overlooking the side gardens and wood flooring.
The kitchen/breakfast room features a large window overlooking the side garden and is fitted with a range of cream fronted units and granite effect work tops with inset sink.
Built-in electric oven, induction hob, space and provisions for an Aga cooker and space for fridge/freezer.
Utility with range of units and work top with inset sink, provisions for washing machine and dryer, wood effect flooring and window to the rear.
Inner hall with door to the garden and from here are two bedrooms, both with rear aspect and a shower room. This whole area could be utilised as a separate annexe if required.
Step Upstairs From the reception hall stairs rise to the first floor split level landing with window, loft access hatch with pull down ladder and cupboard housing the gas boiler.
Bedroom 1 is a large double room with bay to the side, cornice work to ceiling.
Bedroom 2 is also a double room with bay to the front enjoying a view towards the Church and further side window, cornice work to ceiling. Bedroom 4 with window to the side.
Bedroom 3 with windows to the side and rear overlooking the garden. Door to a cloakroom with WC, basin and window. Family bathroom with suite of bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Part tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail and two half obscured glazed windows.
Cellar From the kitchen a door opens to stairs descending to the cellar with limited head height, window, gas meter, electric meter and consumer unit.
Step Outside To the front is a gated, pillared entrance to a block paved pathway leading up to the side and front of the property where there is a lawned garden with hedged boundaries and a rose garden with pond from where the block paving continues to the front door.
There is a further lawned garden to the side with wild flowers and small trees including a grave vine and pear tree.
The pathway continues to the rear with garden area and steps rising to a raised decked terrace and further garden with steps leading to the parking area for 4/5 vehicles and garage.
Additional Information Access: One step from the driveway to a pathway with two steps into the property. Heating: Gas central heating. Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Conservation area: Chelston, Torquay. Council tax band: F (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is £3,548.99.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor & variable in-home via EE, O2 & Vodafone, good outdoor with EE (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 6HX.
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