4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1

Summary
This is a rare and unique opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind coastal home in an elevated and highly desirable position. With generous accommodation, exceptional views, ample parking, gardens rarely found in this location, and close proximity to local attractions and amenities.

Description
Guide price £650,000 - £700,000
Connells are extremely delighted to bring to the market this truly outstanding coastal residence, occupying an exceptional and highly sought-after position at the very top of the hillside overlooking the breathtaking scenery of Babbacombe Bay. Set within an elevated vantage point, this remarkable home enjoys far-reaching panoramic views across surrounding woodland and stretching towards Lyme Bay, creating a spectacular backdrop that can be appreciated throughout the year.Originally two traditional cottages, the property has been thoughtfully and expertly combined to form a spacious and beautifully proportioned four-bedroom home. The careful integration of the original buildings has resulted in a property that retains character and charm while offering the generous accommodation and modern comforts demanded by today's lifestyle. The result is a unique and versatile home that perfectly balances coastal character with contemporary living. The location itself is truly second to none. The property is ideally positioned close to the renowned Babbacombe Cliff Railway, which provides a charming and convenient connection between the cliff tops and the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe downs below. The area also benefits from a wide range of nearby amenities, including a shopping precinct, medical centres, cafés, and the highly regarded Torquay Golf Club, ensuring both lifestyle and convenience are well catered for.

On Approach
The approach to the property immediately sets the tone for what lies beyond. Accessed via a private driveway, the home benefits from ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, a feature that is rarely found in properties of this type and location. The driveway gently leads down towards a single garage, providing further practicality for storage, hobbies or secure parking.

Another standout feature of this exceptional home is the generous garden, an increasingly rare offering for properties situated so close to the coastline. The outdoor space allows residents to fully embrace the peaceful surroundings while enjoying uninterrupted views of the sea and woodland. The garden is perfectly suited for outdoor dining, relaxation, and entertaining, all just a stone's throw away from the scenic Babbacombe Downs.

On Entrance
As you step inside the home, approached via the private driveway, you are welcomed through a half-glazed front door into a bright and inviting entrance porch. Finished with wood-effect flooring, this space offers a practical transition from outdoors while setting a warm and welcoming tone for the rest of the property.

Lounge
From here, the door opens into a stunning double-aspect lounge, flooded with natural light and enhanced by charming exposed timber beams that reflect the home's cottage origins. A cosy fireplace forms a central focal point, creating a perfect setting for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests. The generous proportions of this room allow for a variety of furniture arrangements, making it both comfortable and versatile.

Study/Snug
Leading from the lounge, you are guided into a study, a flexible space that could easily serve as a homework room, snug, home office, or even a fifth bedroom if required. This adaptability further enhances the appeal of the property, allowing it to suit a wide range of buyers and lifestyles.

Dining Room
Continuing through the home, you enter the dining room, another bright and welcoming space overlooking the conservatory. This room is ideal for formal dining and entertaining, offering a wonderful flow between the main living areas. From here, you are drawn into the conservatory.

Conservatory
A truly delightful space featuring tiled flooring and panoramic views over the beautifully maintained gardens and towards Lyme Bay. Double doors open directly onto the garden and driveway, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living and providing an ideal setting for enjoying the coastal atmosphere.

Cloakroom
Returning to the main hallway, you will find a conveniently located cloakroom, catering perfectly for guests and everyday family use. Further along the hallway, the home truly comes into its own with the reveal of the stunning kitchen.

Kitchen
The kitchen is an absolute highlight of the property, thoughtfully designed to combine style and functionality. It boasts a comprehensive range of cream units paired with elegant granite work surfaces, providing ample storage and preparation space. There is room for a range cooker, integrated appliances, and a separate central island unit, making this kitchen both practical and sociable. Positioned beneath a large skylight, the space is filled with natural light throughout the day, creating a bright and uplifting environment ideal for both everyday cooking and entertaining.

Ascending the staircase from the hallway, you reach the first-floor accommodation, where doors lead to the principal bedrooms and bathroom facilities.

Master Bedroom
The primary bedroom is a beautifully appointed room benefiting from a double-aspect layout, offering breathtaking views over the woodland canopy and out towards Lyme Bay and beyond. This serene retreat features built-in triple wardrobes, drawers, and a dressing table unit, while still providing ample space for additional furniture.

Second Bedroom With Ensuite
The second bedroom is another generously sized double, also enjoying stunning views and the added benefit of its own modern en-suite bathroom. This private facility is finished to a contemporary standard, offering comfort and convenience for guests or family members.

Third Bedroom
The third bedroom is also a double room, enjoying views towards Lyme Bay and providing plenty of space for furniture.

Fourth Bedroom
The fourth bedroom, another well-proportioned double, offers flexibility for use as a guest room, child's bedroom, or additional home office, again with ample space to accommodate furnishings.

Bathroom
Completing the first-floor accommodation is the modern family bathroom, finished to a high standard and thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of a busy household.

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3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
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5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
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