Terraced house for sale in Walnut Road, Torquay TQ2

This attractive period terraced house stands in a tree lined road within one of Torquay's most desirable locations and presents an extensive, character home behind its discrete façade. The living space is typical of its era affording lofty ceiling heights and large picture windows, whilst a sheltered rear courtyard garden provides a low maintenance area to relax or potential to create off road parking provisions.

The scenic Cockington Country Park is just a short saunter covering circa 460 acres of picturesque woodland, lakes and parkland with local shops at both Walnut Road and Old Mill Road equally within comfortable walking distance. The highly regarded Torquay Grammar Schools and Primary Schools of Cockington and Sherwell Valley are also all within easy reach.

EPC Rating: D

Owner Insight

"We immediately fell in love with this house and chose it as our family home due to the high ceilings and airy spaces. Having the extra reception space has been a blessing, especially when our children were younger and had so many toys. It is a very short walk from both the beach and the woodlands, and convenient for the train station which has direct trains to London. Our eldest son finds it convenient having Torquay Boys Grammar School within easy walking distance, while our youngest had access to an excellent nursery just around the corner and Primary nearby".

Step Inside

A gated tiled pathway leads to the panelled front door with arched glazed top light. The entrance vestibule follows a similar pattern tiled floor, cornice work, electric meter and consumer unit. A glazed inner door to the spacious reception hall with attractive tiled floor, cornice work to ceiling, period call bells and under stairs storage cupboard. The sitting room enjoys a large picture window to the front, character fireplace with heavy surround and mantle and open grate. Cornice work to ceiling and exposed wooden floorboards. Lounge with large picture window overlooking the rear courtyard garden. Feature fireplace, cornice work to ceiling and exposed wooden floorboards. Dining room with window to the side, under stairs storage cupboard and exposed floorboards.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The kitchen has been tastefully fitted with a comprehensive range of units and solid oak butchers block surfaces with inset twin bowl sink. Belling range style cooker with extractor hood over, integrated washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and further freezer. A large peninsular island provides additional storage drawers beneath and matching oak top with breakfast bar space. Metro wall tiling, ceramic tiled floor, three windows and door leading out to the courtyard garden.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing. Access via a pull down ladder to the primary loft which provides a substantial space with Velux window, power points, lighting, and potential for formal conversion. Bedroom 1 with view to the front, feature fire surround, cornice work to ceiling and painted wooden floorboards. Bedroom 2 with a green outlook to the front. Bedroom 3 enjoys the finest view of the courtyard garden. Bedroom 4 and bedroom 5/study are positioned to the rear of the house with views over the courtyard garden, and bedroom 5 having the Potterton gas boiler. Family bathroom with white suite of double ended bath, vanity unit, and WC with concealed cistern. Part wainscot panelling, painted wooden floorboards, heated towel rail double glazed window and internal stained glass window between the landing. Shower room with recessed shower cubicle with rain head, vanity unit, and WC. Part tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail and window.

Step Outside

To the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard garden, mainly paved for ease of maintenance, with border areas and raised planters. Access to the rear service lane with potential to create parking provision if needed. To the front, a compact garden with mature hedging sets the house back from the pavement.

Additional Information

Heating - Gas Central Heating

Services - Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.

Access - One step to the front door.

Council tax band - 'D' (Torbay Council) - Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £2,232.85.
Conservation area - Chelston, Torbay.

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 6HU. WHAT3WORDS: Postcard.elders.grabs.
Travelling along Torquay sea front (Torbay Road A379) heading towards Paignton, turn right at the Grand Hotel into Rathmore Road. Bear left shortly after the Torquay Rail Station remaining on Rathmore Road. Turn left into Walnut Road and continue up over the hill, passing through the shopping area. The property stands on the right hand side.

Garden

Pretty Courtyard Garden.

Parking - Off Street

Potential to create off-road parking to the rear courtyard.