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£250,000

(£298/sq. ft)

3 bed detached house for sale
Burn River Rise, Torquay TQ2

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 2 receptions

    • 840 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Chain free
  • Freehold

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About this property

  • Detached 1980’s family home in popular Shiphay

  • Priced to reflect updating required – strong scope to add value

  • No onward chain and the property is now vacant

  • Three bedrooms: Two doubles plus an ample single

  • Full-length lounge/dining room with excellent potential

  • Separate kitchen with rear garden access

  • Bathroom plus separate WC

  • Integral garage with internal access

  • Block paved driveway parking for two

  • Large rear garden with raised terrace and elevated outlook

40 Burn River Rise, Shiphay, Torquay

Set in one of Torquay’s most consistently popular family locations, this three-bedroom detached 1980’s home offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to update and add value The property has been a long-term rental and is now vacant with no onward chain, giving a straightforward route to ownership for anyone ready to put their own stamp on a detached house with a cracking garden outlook.

To the front, a block paved driveway provides parking for two vehicles and leads to the integral garage Step inside via a porch and you’ll find a full-length lounge/dining room that spans the house – a great footprint with plenty of potential to rework, modernise and create a more contemporary layout if desired. The separate kitchen sits to the rear with direct access outside, ideal for anyone thinking about extending, reconfiguring or simply improving the existing space over time.

Upstairs, the accommodation includes two good double bedrooms, an ample single, plus a bathroom and separate WC – a practical family arrangement, with clear scope to enhance and re-style throughout. There is also internal access to the garage from the stairwell, which is handy day-to-day and useful for storage.

Outside is where this home really starts to stretch its legs. The rear garden is generous and benefits from a raised patio terrace, lawn, and a lower decked area, all enclosed by fencing and arranged to make the most of the elevated outlook across the surrounding hills – a lovely backdrop, and the sort of feature that can really shine once the garden is tidied and tailored to your taste

EPC Rating: C

Location

Shiphay remains a go-to spot for families and professionals alike, thanks to the convenience of nearby schooling and amenities. The property sits well for Torbay Hospital, the area’s well-regarded primary and secondary schools, and it’s also a strong choice for buyers wanting access to Torquay Grammar Schools. Day-to-day shopping is close at The Willows, and the position works well for commuting routes in and out of Torquay.

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