Semi-detached house for sale in Chatsworth Road, Torquay TQ1

This mature semi detached house stands on the hillside above Torquay's town commanding open views over neighbouring rooftops to the wooded Warberries hillside and Ellacombe Church spire. The property has been a well loved home for our clients family since 1966, and although now requiring general modernisation presents a wonderful opportunity for the new owners to inject their own taste and style with the accommodation retaining the traditional three reception, three bedroom design, south westerly facing rear garden, and driveway parking with scope to reinstate a garage.

Torquay's town centre lies at the base of the hill with vibrant harbourside and yacht marina beyond. Local amenities at Plainmoor with Lidl are equally accessible, with St Marychurch and Babbacombe beyond where comprehensive amenities can be found including Torquay's golf course and picturesque Babbacombe Downs with shingle beaches below accessed by the renowned funicular railway.

EPC Rating: D

Seller's Insight

"It is emotional to think the old house will soon be changing hands as it has been our family home for 58 years. Our parents cherished the house and garden, which we fully understand are now showing their age, but hopefully enables the next family to enhance and remodel to suit their own needs.

We can honestly say the neighbours are lovely, and the location has been perfect. Sadly, with the passing of our mum the house is to be sold, but we take comfort in knowing its time for the next generation to make great memories like we have been fortunate enough to enjoy."

Step Inside

Double glazed entrance porch with quarry tiled floor leads to an obscure glazed, heavy panelled front door with decorative glazed side screens opening to the spacious reception hall. The sitting room is a bright room with large bay window enjoying an open outlook over the surrounding rooftops to the wooded Warberries hillside and Ellacombe Church. Ornate tiled fireplace with hardwood surround and mantel. The dining room equally has an ornate tiled fireplace with hardwood surround and mantel. Double doors lead to the sun room with picture windows and door to the rear garden. Breakfast room with window to the side, Worcester gas boiler and under stairs cupboard with window. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and work tops with inset sink. Window overlooking the rear garden and door to an open sheltered area with outside WC.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with window over the half landing. Bedroom 1 enjoys a bay with picture windows overlooking the surrounding rooftops, Church spire of Ellacombe and the wooded Warberries hillside. Covered fireplace and sink. Bedroom 2 with window overlooking the rear garden, covered fireplace and sink. Bedroom 3 enjoys similar views to bedroom one and sink. Bathroom with white suite of bath with shower over and wash basin. Fitted storage cupboard and window to the rear. Separate WC with obscure glazed window.

Step Outside

To the front is driveway parking, where we understand previously once stood a garage with potential to rebuild (subject to any necessary consent or approvals). Front garden with roses and hydrangea. Gated access to the rear with six steps rising to the primary area of garden, mainly lawn with palm and rose bushes, enclosed with walled and fenced boundaries.

Additional Information

Heating - Gas central heating.
Council tax band - C (Torbay). Current full annual charge for 2024/25 is £1,984.75.

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

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Parking - Driveway