5 bed end terrace house for sale

Tower House, Torquay TQ1

Description

Occupying a prestigious position in the highly sought-after Daddyhole Plain, this elegant end-of-terraced townhouse offers an exceptional blend of historic charm and coastal living. Built in 1875, the property boasts significant heritage as the former residence and station of the Chief Coastguard Officer, lending it unique character and presence.

Set within moments of the breathtaking South Devon coastline, the home commands astonishing sea and coastal views from its elevated vantage point. With its period features, tall ceilings, and timeless façade, this residence is a rare find that captures the essence of Torquay's maritime past while offering modern flexibility for family life or second home ownership.

The accommodation is arranged over multiple floors and includes four to five bedrooms and one to two reception rooms, providing versatile living space that can be adapted to suit various lifestyles. The principal bedroom is a true retreat, complete with its own ensuite and a beautifully appointed dressing room. A family bathroom serves the upper levels, while the ground floor features a useful utility room with an additional shower area-ideal for sandy feet returning from the nearby coastal paths or beach.

At the rear, a private walled garden offers a peaceful sanctuary with a sense of seclusion. Tiered levels provide charming spaces for entertaining, relaxing, or gardening, while the addition of a detached garden room enhances the home's appeal for use as a studio, office, or retreat.

This property presents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a historically significant home in one of Torquay's most exclusive locations. Whether you're seeking coastal elegance, practical family space, or a piece of local history, this property delivers it all-without the complication of an onward chain.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Porch

Has a double glazed door to the front aspect with part tiled walls, tiled flooring and original door and frame into the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall

Has high ceilings with decorative coving, chandelier, radiator, dado rail, carpet flooring, high skirting boards and access to a living room, kitchen, bathroom and a dining room/bedroom.

Dining Room (13.5' x 13.0')

Double glazed window to the side aspect, carpet flooring, cast iron gas fireplace with wooden mantle and surround with tiled flooring, decorative coving, chandelier, picture rails, radiator.

Shower Room

Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the rear walled garden, low level wc, vanity wash hand basin with storage, tiled splash back and mixer tap, shower cubicle, built in cupboard housing the boiler, tiled flooring, radiator, part tiled walls and extractor fan.

Kitchen (13.6' x 14.8')

A lovely large bright kitchen which leads out onto the private walled garden, high ceilings, dado rail, matching wall and base level work units with roll top work surfaces, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, fitted Rangemaster oven, space for fridge freezer and washing machine, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, built in fridge, space for dishwasher, double glazed door and double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Living Room (29.1' x 15.5')

Covering the width of the property the room is generous in space and also natural light boasting dual aspect windows which are all double glazed to the front and side aspect, double glazed door leading out onto a private front garden. Radiators, carpet flooring, high ceilings with decorative coving, chandeliers, dado rails and a cast iron fireplace with wooden mantle and surround, stairs to the first floor landing.

Landing

Split level landing with plenty of seating and storage space laid to carpet flooring, dado rail, loft access, radiator, archway with further stairs to the top floor and doors to three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Bathroom (9' x 10')

The family bathroom is a five piece suite boasting a bidet, low level wc, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and steps up to a large and enclosed corner Jacuzzi style bath. The bathroom features part tiled walls, carpet flooring, radiator, light and shaver point, extractor fan and a decorative large obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom (8.4' x 8.0')

Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the enclosed walled garden, carpet flooring, radiator and a built in wardrobe.

Bedroom (12.5' x 13.8')

A lovely front bedroom with a large double glazed window taking in a breath taking view of the surrounding area which includes Daddy Hole Playing field and the incredible coastline of our historic Torbay which features Berry Head leading around to Brixham Harbour which in turn leads all the way around to Paignton, its Pier and also of Torquay's coastline. Carpet flooring, dado rail, radiator and a vanity wash hand basin with storage, tiled splash back.

Master Bedroom (13.1' x 15.1')

A stunning corner bedroom which has the length of the property as its main features along with a dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and side aspects which take in similar views to the front bedroom and the side window takes in a view of the driveway parking and surrounding tree-lined area. High ceilings with dado rail, radiator, carpet flooring and double doors to the dressing room.

Dressing Room (8.3' x 13.0')

Has fitted wardrobes with vanity mirror, drawer unit, radiator, carpet flooring, power points and door to ensuite.

En-Suite (12.9' x 5.4')

The ensuite is a four piece suite comprising of a bidet, low level wc, panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and independent Mira shower, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, part tiled walls, carpet flooring, extractor fan and a double glazed window to the side aspect.

Second Floor:

Stairs from the first floor landing with double glazed window to the side and door into the bedroom.

Bedroom (12.3' x 12.6')

A triple aspect room with two double glazed windows to the side aspect, large double glazed window to the front again takes in the terrific view of our lovely Torbay area with far reaching sea views, loft access, high ceilings with picture rails, carpet flooring, radiator and wardrobe space.

Front Garden

Accessed from the road via a shingled driveway which has space for two/three vehicles down the side wall leading to the garage and also central space to the front of the living room window with patio outside of the living room door all enclosed by stone and bricked walls, iron railing with gate, outside lighting, garden and garage access.

Garage

The garage is detached with outside lighting, up and over door and internal power.

Rear Garden

Is a lovely stoned walled garden, fully private with large patio and bricked paving areas with some beautiful lovely flower beds and succulent plants with a water feature in the heart of the garden. There is beautiful flowers and trees giving this a real homely garden feel with side gate giving access to the driveway and garage and a garden room made of stone.

Garden Room (11.3' x 10.0')

Has a wooden door, double glazed window to the side, concrete flooring and has power and lighting.

Owners Interview

Looking back 30 years, we recall the first time we saw the Tower House. We had been hiking along the Southwest Coast Path, which follows the cliff edge of Daddyhole Plain. We were watching the little fishing boats on the sparkling sea with a blue sky and a pair of red kites gliding overhead. As we regretfully turned to leave, we caught sight of a rather handsome well-built house across the Plain and it was for sale!
We have been fortunate enough to enjoy that view every morning and every evening since we have been here in all seasons; to watch the sun and moonrise over the sea and see the twinkling lights of the local harbours at night is always alluring.
We also love the location of the house, being a 10-minute walk to Meadfoot beach where we meet friends for coffee and lunch, or swim, kayak and paddleboard. If we want to switch things up, we also have a choice of hotels, a stone’s throw away.

Owners Interview

A walk of 10-minutes in the opposite direction takes us to the town if we wish to be part of a more bustling social experience.
There is a sense of friendly community here too, with our lovely near neighbours and the daily dog walkers who visit the Plain. The house has been a hub for family and friends; it is easy in a property of this size with a large kitchen and two spacious bright reception rooms, all with high ceilings. If we had to choose a favourite feature it would be the tower bedroom with its beautiful views of the whole Bay and receiving sunlight all day long. The private and protected sanctuary of the pretty walled garden at the rear of the house would come a close second.
We will be sad to leave what has been home for the last 3 decades, however our needs have changed, and newborn family members are starting to arrive elsewhere. We know that someone will love the house and all it has to offer as much as we have and that makes leaving easier.