4 bed detached house for sale

Petitor Road, Torquay TQ1

Set toward the head of the prestigious Petitor Road, this fine detached house is deceptive from the façade, arranged in a reverse level design overlooking the extensive garden and surrounding green swathe. The house currently presents a versatile and generous family home, although anyone wishing to create their own statement home, our clients previously secured planning permission to dramatically extend and alter the property with a new upper floor and rear extension.

Torquay’s Golf Club is virtually a tee shot away, and the picturesque South West Coast Paths can be joined at the end of Petitor Road leading north toward Maidencombe and Shaldon. Paxholme enjoys a southerly view toward the Babbacombe Downs where the renowned funicular railway carries passengers between Oddicombe Beach, equally a beautiful walk from Paxholme down the coast paths or winding wooded hillside. The vibrant pedestrianised shopping precinct of St Marychurch is a leisurely walk, retaining a ‘village’ ambience.

EPC Rating: D

Step Inside

An obscure glazed entrance door opens to the reception hall with wide oak plank flooring which is followed through to the sitting room. Fireplace with granite hearth and oak mantel, picture window enjoying beautiful southerly views over the rear garden towards Babbacombe Downs. Open plan to the kitchen/dining room with the oak flooring and bay window enjoying the views over the garden. Range of in-frame cream units and solid wood work tops with twin bowl sink. Built-in double oven, five ring ceramic hob, free standing island unit and larder cupboard. Utility with matching cupboards and work tops to the kitchen, sink, door to the rear garden and personal door to the garage. Cloakroom with circular basin set on solid oak vanity unit and obscure glazed window. There are two bedrooms to the entrance level, both with the wide board oak flooring.

Step Downstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs descend to the garden level hall with the wide board oak flooring running through the primary space. A generous bedroom is used by our clients as a garden room with picture window and French doors overlooking, and opening directly to the beautiful garden. The principal bedroom is accessed through the dressing room a generous linen cupboard and door to a large walk-in store housing the Baxi gas boiler. The bedroom has a picture window overlooking the garden. En-suite with double ended bath with shower over, oak vanity unit and WC. Part tiled walls, tiled floor and obscure glazed window. Family bathroom with double ended bath, double shower, oak vanity unit and WC.

Step Outside

Generous brick pavioured terracing facing southerly, perfect for relaxation or entertaining and complemented by a timber summerhouse with additional side store. A pergola covered stepped approach with mature red grapevine leads down to the lower area of garden, mainly lawn with mature hedged boundaries. Raised vegetable bed, timber workshop and powder coated aluminium framed greenhouse with mature grapevine and three automatic roof vents. Generous soft fruit cage with raised beds for strawberries and currently having raspberry canes. The garden continues through a willow arch, a perfect area for compost. To the front is a gravelled driveway with parking for numerous vehicles and access to the garage.

Additional Information

Access - Level access from parking. House arranged in reverse level with internal stairs and steps to the main garden.
Heating - Gas central heating.

Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band - E (Torbay) 2025/26 Full payable amount of £2,859.80.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal likely with O2 & EE although limited with Vodafone & Three (according to the Ofcom website).

Planning Permission

Our clients secured planning permission under Planning Application P/2003/0139 - Valid From 28/01/2003, to dramatically extend to the rear and alterations to roof to create an upper floor. Our clients have commenced the project with the inclusion of the staircase and potential to continue the project. Buyers are advised to make their own investigations with Torbay Council.

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 - TQ1 4QF. WHAT3WORDS - shin.tables.steer.

Rear Garden

Large garden with summerhouse.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway