2 bed terraced house for sale

Ellacombe, Torquay TQ1

This attractive mid-terraced two bedroom home is situated within a popular residential district, enjoying southerly facing views towards Ellacombe Church and its iconic spire. The property features a bright open-plan kitchen/dining area, complemented by useful cellarage space providing excellent storage. Offered to the market chain free, the home presents an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or those seeking a well-located and easily maintained property.

The house is conveniently placed at the top of Ellacombe, betwixt Babbacombe and Torquay's town with harbour beyond, all easily accessible and offering a wide selection of amenities and leisure facilities. A selection of local schools, the community swimming pool and Torquay United football stadium are within comfortable walking distance with parades of shops found nearby in both Reddenhill Road and Plainmoor with St Marychurch ‘village’ precinct easily accessible.

EPC Rating: D

Step Inside

A communal paved pathway leads to a private path with garden to the side leading to a front door opening to entrance vestibule with tiled floor which is followed through to the reception hall. The sitting room features an original fireplace that has been blocked and bay window overlooking the front garden. The kitchen/dining room is is a bright and spacious room, fitted with a range of green shaker style fronted units and granite effect work tops with inset sink unit. Built-in electric fan assisted oven with four ring electric hob over and extractor hood above, provisions for washing machine and space for fridge/freezer. Understairs storage cupboard, large window overlooking the rear garden, further window and door giving access to the rear.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the first floor landing with loft access hatch. There are two double bedrooms with bedroom 1 overlooking the front garden and bedroom 2 with storage area and window overlooking the rear towards Ellacombe Church. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite of wood panelled bath, separate corner shower, wash basin and WC. Tiled flooring, ladder style heated towel rail and obscure glazed window.

Step Outside

From Dunmere Road a flight of steps descend to a terrace of houses and service lane leading to the front of the house. There is a garden directly in front of the property with mature shrubs and gravel. Crossing the service lane to the main front garden which is laid to tiers with access steps and mainly laid to lawns with shrub borders. To the rear of the property and accessed from the kitchen/dining room is a small decked area for seating overlooking Ellacombe Church and the surrounding area. Steps descend to a path and patioed garden area with gated access to Woodville Road. From the patio area there is also access to a cellar with utilities, gas boiler, power points, and lighting.

Additional Information

Access: From Dunmere Road steps descend to a pedestrian pathway leading to a paved pathway and one step into the property.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: B (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £1,819.88.
Broadband & mobile -We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast broadband are available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor & in-home with EE & Three, good outdoor with Vodafone & O2 (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 1LR.
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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’.

Garden

Decked patio & tiered garden.