3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Chelston, Torquay TQ2

This mature semi-detached house has been a cherished home for our clients family since it was newly built in the 1950s. Occupying a generous corner plot within an established and sought-after residential area on the hillside near Cockington Country Park, the property enjoys open rear views across the surrounding area. The extended accommodation offers a traditional yet flexible layout, centred around an open-plan reception arrangement comprising the sitting room, breakfast room, and dining room, all flowing together and adjoining the kitchen to create an exceptional heart of the home, ideal for modern family living and entertaining. The large corner plot is a particular highlight, providing driveway parking, garaging, and a variety of garden areas perfectly suited to relaxation, entertaining, children’s play, or productive growing.

The property is ideally positioned within easy reach of miles of scenic walks through Cockington Country Park, offering approximately 460 acres of woodland, lakes, and meadows, and home to the picturesque thatched Drum Inn and Armada Park. The area is also well served by a selection of highly regarded schools, including the acclaimed Torquay Grammar Schools. This desirable side of Torquay additionally offers convenient access to Torbay Hospital, key link roads, Torquay’s picturesque seafront, and the rail station, which is just one stop from Newton Abbot on the main line, providing direct services to London and other major cities.

EPC Rating: D

Sellers Insight

"Our father worked for Chelston Building Company during the development of the area in the 1950s and personally chose 105 as the family home, a house he had a direct hand in building. He was drawn to the larger corner plot, which offered garden spaces to suit every need, along with exceptional parking for a property of this kind, meaning there has never been a need to search for space on the road.

He spent countless happy hours pottering in the garage and garden, and over the years the house became the backdrop to so many treasured family moments, shared across multiple generations.

It is a home that has been deeply loved, and we hope the new owners will cherish it just as much, creating their own wonderful memories as they begin the next chapter of its life."

Step Inside

An obscure double glazed entrance door with an attractive decorative rose motif opens into the entrance porch, featuring a tiled floor and a matching inner door leading through to the reception hall, with useful understairs storage. The sitting room is a bright space with bay window to the front and an electric coal-effect fire. Open plan to the breakfast room with a gas fire. Two steps lead down to the dining room, which benefits from sliding patio doors opening onto a private, sheltered courtyard with mature roses, an ideal spot for outdoor dining or relaxation. The extended kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive units, worktops, sink and twin windows. Appliances include a built-in oven and grill with ceramic hob, along with provision for a washing machine and tumble dryer, space for a fridge/freezer, and larder cupboard. Leading off the kitchen is a cloakroom, and rear porch providing convenient access to the parking area and garden.

Step Upstairs

From the reception hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing enjoying natural light from a side window providing pleasant views over the surrounding area. A cupboard over the stairway houses the Worcester gas boiler. The three bedrooms include two two well proportioned doubles. Bedroom 1 featuring a bay window to the front, while bedroom 2 enjoys a picture window to the rear, commanding open views across the surrounding area, and a fitted double wardrobe. Bedroom 3 is a comfortable single bedroom with an outlook to the front. The shower room is fitted with a curved corner shower, wash basin, and WC, fully tiled walls and an obscure glazed window.

Step Outside

Occupying a generous corner plot, the front garden is predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by established shrub and flower borders. A pathway leads around the side of the property to the driveway, a particularly valuable feature for the location, providing excellent off-road parking and access to the garage, which is fitted with a sliding folding door and window. The rear garden is thoughtfully arranged, featuring a central lawned area and a lower concrete patio, ideal for outdoor seating. Immediately adjoining the principal reception room is a private, sheltered courtyard, beautifully enhanced with mature roses and climbing plants, creating a charming and tranquil outdoor space.

Additional Information

Access:
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 & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor and in-home with Vodafone, good outdoor and variable in-home with EE & O2, good outdoor with Three (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: TQ2 6NH.
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Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Compliance

In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital id verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.

Rear Garden

Large rear garden on a corner plot.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway