3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1

Set in one of Torquay’s most sought after districts close to Cary Parks, this fine semi-detached house sits back from the road behind generous driveway parking and partly screened by mature hedging. A beautiful reception hall welcomes you inside, affording a traditional two reception, three bedroom design with additional home office and featuring a stylish kitchen/breakfast room linking the garden. The garden is a particular attribute, perfect for children’s play, family gatherings, or relaxation in the afternoon sun.

Cary Parks are a short saunter away with dedicated children's play and dog exercise spaces, tennis courts and bowls club. The picturesque Babbacombe Downs are a short distance beyond, where the renowned funicular Cliff Railway links the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe below. The comprehensive amenities at St Marychurch nearby retain a village ambience, with Torquay Golf Club approximately 1 mile from the doorstep.

EPC Rating: D

Owner's Insight

"The house has been our home for ten years, and has given us a real lifestyle in the heart of Babbacombe. Our girls have grown up having their schools within a matter of minutes walk, Cary parks around the corner which is perfect with our dog, and the beautiful Babbacombe Downs just a short distance further.

There is so much we will miss, but the parking and level garden are certainly two major benefits. The garden enjoys the sun until the late afternoon/early evening, and when the children were young we knew they could play safely. We also never have to worrying about parking, even on Torquay United match days!

Step Inside

An arched, black composite entrance door with diamond glass detailing opening to the welcoming reception hall with central ceiling rose and understairs storage. Sitting room with Adam style fireplace and living flame effect coal gas fire, central ceiling rose and bay window overlooking the front approach. The dining room has a warming open fireplace with heavy wooden surround and mantel and polished granite hearth. Central French doors set within the deep bay links the rear garden. The stylish kitchen in pale grey shaker style has tasteful wood effect work tops and sink. Built-in electric oven and grill, ceramic hob with filter hood over, provision for dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The kitchen overlooks, and opens directly to the rear garden, with further side window. The cloakroom has been tastefully fitted with a circular sink set on vanity unit and WC, with obscure glazed window. Study/utility housing the gas boiler, window to the front and door to the rear garden.

Step Upstairs

The ornate turned staircase rises from the impressive reception hall to the bright and airy landing, bathed in light from a striking arched window over the stairway. The principal bedroom is a generous double overlooking the front, with bedroom 2 equally a generous double room enjoying an outlook over the rear garden, and comprehensive fitted wardrobes and storage to one wall. Bedroom 3 looks south easterly to the front. The bathroom benefits from both a panelled bath with shower mixer taps, and separate shower. Recessed basin, WC, and deep cupboard. The bathroom benefits from a dual aspect with obscure glazed windows to the side and rear.

Step Outside

The rear garden is a perfect space for children to play safely, and family leisure or relaxation having paving directly outside the dining room and kitchen, with central lawn and side pathway leading up to a timber garden shed and raised decked terrace. The garden enjoys mature trees and shrubs, enclosed with fenced and walled boundaries. To the front is an extensive brick paviour driveway enclosed with walled, fenced and mature hedged boundaries.

Additional Information

Access: Level driveway with slight steps into the property.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: E (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,859.80.
Mobile & broadband - Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast Broadband supplied by Openreach and Virgin available in the area. Mobile Networks expected service performance are Vodafone 79%, EE 71%, Three 64%, and O2 59%. Data from Ofcom.

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.

Parking - Driveway