1-bedroom bungalow · TQ1 3JG
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About
Occupying a peaceful position within a select development, this ONE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED BUNGALOW on Furzehill Road offers beautifully presented accommodation throughout, complemented by off road parking and pretty courtyard gardens to both front and rear.
The property has been finished to a high standard and offers an ideal opportunity for those seeking low maintenance, single level living in a sought after Torquay location.
Furzehill Road lies within easy reach of Torquay's bustling town centre and harbourside, where a host of waterside restaurants, independent shops, the Princess Theatre and mooring facilities create a vibrant hub just a few miles distant.
Closer to home, local amenities at Plainmoor and Babbacombe are readily accessible, taking in a good range of everyday shops and services.
From Babbacombe, the famous cliff railway or a network of winding wooded pathways lead down the hillside to the shingle beaches of Babbacombe and Oddicombe, both popular spots for swimming, watersports and simply enjoying the coastal scenery.
Local schools, churches and regular bus links serving the wider Torbay area are all within convenient reach.
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: TQ1 3JG.
WHAT3WORDS:///shared.proud.lies 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.
COUNCIL TAX BAND Torbay Council - Band 'A'. Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is £1,637.99 DEPOSIT 890 EPC RATING EPC - C:80 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ACCESS: Level access to front door.
HEATING: Gas Central Heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND: A (Torbay Council).
Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is £1,637.99 BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor and in-home via EE & Three, good outdoor and variable in-home via Vodafone, good outdoor with O2 (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 Not specified Description 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 Courtyard garden to the front and decked terrace to the rear with stepped access.
Parking - Allocated parking
Value & comps
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