Cottage for sale in Middle Warberry Road, Torquay TQ1

This two bedroom cottage forms part of the desirable development of Pine Court, which is nestled on the higher slopes of the Warberries, one of Torquay’s renowned seven hills. The delightful property provides quaint, individual accommodation which has been a happy home for our client for over 20 years and offers accommodation arranged over two floors with the sitting room opening onto a communal patio, kitchen, shower room, two bedrooms (one with cloakroom en-suite). Pine Court also provides a residents car park and communal drying facilities.

Situated on the prestigious Warberries hillside, a host of picturesque walks are enjoyed nearby toward Anstey's Cove, Meadfoot Beach or Torquay's harbour at the base of the hill. Wellswood with its 'village' ambiance is a saunter away boasting a selection of shops, Coop, delicatessen, pharmacy, post office, pub, restaurants, Ilsham Primary School and well supported St Matthias Church.

Owner Insight

"In 2004 we made the difficult decision to sell our former home and decided that this was the opportunity to have a change of lifestyle, splitting our time living between here in the UK and America. Finding this property provided us with a comfortable, easily maintained home that we could lock and leave whilst on our travels and we immediately knew that it was to be our new home. Unfortunately we were never able to secure a home in America but we found it so peaceful living here at Pine Court we decided to stay....and that was over 20 years ago!

The Warberries is such a wonderful location to live, the tree lined roads and the lovely views really make it a pleasure being here. Now the time is right to make another move but I shall be taking a collection of treasured memories with me and enabling any new owner the opportunity to create their own."

Step Inside

From the Higher Warberry Road entrance a small slope and pathway leads to a private front door, with storage cupboard to the side, opening to the reception hall with understairs storage cupboard. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream fronted units and wood effect working surfaces with inset twin circular bowl sink unit. Built-in electric double oven with electric four ring hob over and cooker hood above, provision for washing machine, cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer units, cornice lighting and small window to the front. Door to the Inner Hall with further door to the sitting room with wall mounted stainless steel pebble effect electric fire, display arched recess, window and door to the shared paved patio. Inner Lobby with shelved storage cupboard housing the Ariston water heater. Shower room with double shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Part wainscot panelling and tiling to walls, ladder style heated towel rail, tiled floor and extractor fan.

Step Upstairs

From the Inner Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with window overlooking Higher Warberry Road. Bedroom 1 is a double room with shelved storage cupboard and window overlooking the communal paved terrace and surrounding area with sea glimpses into Tor Bay towards Brixham. En-suite cloakroom with Saniflow WC, wash hand basin, tiling to walls and extractor fan. Bedroom 2 with window overlooking the surrounding area towards the tree lined Lincombes hillside with sea glimpses into Tor Bay to Brixham in the distance. The upstairs rooms have character sloping ceilings following the roofline of the property.

Step Outside

Accessed from the sitting room is a communal paved patio. Pine Court benefits from a residents car park and clothes drying area with rotary lines.

Additional Information

Access - The property is approached via a short slope or a couple of steps and pathway from the Higher Warberry Road entrance to the development.
Length of lease: 199 years (less 3 days) from 29th February 1988.
Ground rent: £18 per annum.
Service charge: £2295.25 from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 – reviewed annually.
Professional management: Carrick Johnson Management Services, Torquay.
Services: Mains electricity, water & drainage are connected.
Heating: Electric Heating.
Council Tax Band – ‘A’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £1,488.56
EPC – tbc
We understand that Superfast broadband is available in the area, with a good mobile phone signal available (information obtained from the Ofcom website).
The property is situated within the Warberries Conservation Area.

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: Whilst the postcode for the property is actually TQ1 1RA, using he postcode TQ1 1SA will direct you closer to the entrance of this particular property. From our office in St Marychurch turn right onto Babbacombe Road (A379) and proceed along this road for approximately 1.5 miles, turning right opposite St Matthias Church into Higher Warberry Road. Proceed up the hill and take the second left turning into the continuation of Higher Warberry Road and the property will be found on your left hand side.

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