4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Teignmouth Road, Torquay TQ1

Corbiere is a fine victorian residence, built circa 1850, being grade II listed and retaining a wealth of elegant detailing which was typical of its era. The veranda approach with creeping wistera and black grape vine leads to the graceful, yet comfortable living space. The generous driveway and garage provide ample parking, and the sheltered rear garden enjoys a westerly aspect, maximising the afternoon and early evening sunshine.

The house is conveniently placed for a host of amenities, leisure facilities and selection of highly regarded schools including the popular Torquay Academy and renowned Grammar Schools, Torbay and Mount Stuart Hospitals, Torquay Squash Club and Barton Cricket Club. Local shops at Torre are a short saunter with the main town centre and harbourside beyond, whilst The Willows shopping district is equally accessible with chain stores including Marks & Spencer, Sainsburys, Boots and Next.

EPC Rating: D

Owners Insight

"In 1985, whilst barely in our thirties, when we first stepped into Corbiere, we instantly fell in love with its ambience and knew that this spacious home would be ideal for our three young children. Thirty nine years on and now in our retirement years, with a heavy heart we feel it’s time to downsize. The house has been so versatile and feels like it has been the heartbeat of the family. Whether that being the cellar doubling as a playroom and storage area, the free-flowing living area providing the perfect space for welcoming our family and friends, or the enclosed walled sunny back garden with its ancient apple tree that produces abundant apples each year. Walking distance to both primary and secondary schools has been a great convenience as well. Although we have resisted this move as we have been so happy here, we feel that the time has come to close this chapter and give some others the opportunity in making it their haven."

Step Inside

From the vernada, a stained glass entrance door opens to the spacious reception hall with exposed pine doors and staircase. The sitting room is a beautiful room with sash window and shutters overlooking the veranda and front garden. Ornate open fireplace with cast iron and tiled detailing, exposed floorboards, lofty ceiling height with cornice work and central ceiling rose. Glazed double doors to the dining room with cast iron fireplace with heavy surround and mantel, exposed floorboards, serving hatch with stained glass windows, and deep bay window overlooking the driveway approach. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of cream shaker units, working surfaces with inset sink unit and solid woodblock bar. Space for range style cooker with filter hood over, provisions for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Cupboard housing the Vaillant boiler, window overlooking the rear garden, further window and door to the side approach.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall the staircase with heavy newel post and spindles, rises to the Half Landing. Bedroom 3 with dual aspect, fitted storage cupboards and sink. Bathroom with white suite of curved bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, heated towel rail and obscure glazed window. From the half landing, stairs continue to the First Floor Landing with loft access hatch and high level obscure glazed window. Bedroom 1 with window and sink. Bedroom 2 with window overlooking the front garden and sink. Bedroom 4 with window also overlooking the front garden and sink.

Cellarage

From the kitchen a glazed door opens to a larder store and stairs leading down to the cellar room being fully plastered with reasonable head height.

Step Outside

The rear gardens are beautifully stocked with main central lawn and fruit trees, timber garden shed and patio running across the rear of the property. Fully enclosed with natural stone wall and mature hedged boundaries. To the front is an ornate veranda with climbing wisteria and black grape vine overlooking the lawned front garden, fully enclosed with mature hedged and fenced boundaries. Driveway parking for up to four vehicles in tandem leading to the garage which has been utilised by our clients as workshop space, and attached to the rear of the garage is a shower room.

Additional Information

Access: Slight stepped approach.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: D (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,339.84.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal limited (according to the Ofcom website).

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 4ET. WHAT3WORDS: Sends.handed.builds.
On leaving our office in St Marychurch turn right and head down Manor Road. Turn right at the traffic lights onto Westhill Road, continuing past Homelands School and down the hill to the roundabout. Turn left onto Teignmouth Road passing the Esso petrol station. Turn right into Pennys Hill, keeping the thatched cottage on your right hand side, turn left into Teignmouth Road and the property stands on the right hand side.

Garden

Rear garden and front garden with ornamental veranda.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway