5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Chelston, Torquay TQ2

This fine semi-detached victorian house is now in need of extensive modernisation, occupying a corner plot with versatile living space extending over four levels and retaining a wealth of period detailing. The house has been a loved home for our client’s family circa 48 years, and presents an opportunity to renovate an elegant home in one of Torquay’s sought after districts.

The house is enviably positioned close to Torquay's Sea Front and Cockington Country Park which covers circa 460 acres of woodland, lakes and meadows. Local 'village' shops at Walnut Road are just past the doorstep, whilst Torquay's Train Station, being just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot with direct links to most major cities, and a selection of highly regarded schools which include nationally recognised Grammar Schools are equally accessible.

EPC Rating: E

Sellers Insight

"Our Dad bought the house off a young John Lake in 1975, and when our family moved in it came complete with an elderly sitting tenant in the ground floor, and it had been a cherished home ever since...... Now minus the sitting tenant!

We know the house needs a new lease of life, and a blank canvass for those wanting to stamp their own style into a character home. There is so much our Dad loved about the house, and in his own words ...... It would take an age to write down, so probably easier to say what I don't like, and the swift answer is cleaning it!

Our Dad firmly believed we are only custodians of these old houses, and now his tenure is nearing the end, the time has come to pass over the keys to a new family, so they can make similar memories our family have enjoyed."

Step Inside

A heavy panelled front door opens to the entrance lobby with window. Door to the bathroom and further door to the reception hall with ornate cornice work. The drawing room is an impressive room with lofty ceiling height, beautiful cornice work, marble fireplace, bay window overlooking the gardens and further window to the side. Dining room with window to the rear. From the Reception Hall a turned staircase descends down to the garden level hallway with tiled floor and door to a private courtyard. Living room with wood burning stove set on a brick tiled hearth, heavy wooden surround and mantel, storage cupboards to alcoves and exposed floorboards. Glazed door to the conservatory with French door to the gardens. Garden room with exposed floorboards and door to the gardens. Kitchen with a range of units in solid wood and roll edged worktops with inset sink unit. Fitted double oven, five ring gas hob and provision for fridge/freezer. Window overlooking the courtyard. Shower room/WC.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing. Bedroom 1 features a bay window overlooking the gardens and further side window with a view towards Waldon hillside. Lofty ceiling height with cornice work and exposed floorboards. En-suite shower room with two part obscure windows. Bedroom 2 with exposed floorboards, lofty ceiling height with cornice work and window to the rear. From the landing stairs rise to the Second/Top Floor with panelled entrance door opening to the 'L' shaped hall with deep storage cupboard. Currently arranged as a self contained unit but could easily revert back to bedroom space. Sitting room overlooking the garden. Kitchen with low level window, range of fitted units and sink unit. Space for cooker and undercounted spaces for fridge and freezer. Double bedroom with window to the front. Bathroom with panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Arched window enjoying an open outlook towards Torquay's harbour.

Step Outside

The beautiful gardens are mainly laid to lawn with matured hedged and shrubbed boundaries with timber fence to the boundary of Rousdown Road. The rear courtyard is brick paved with raised flower bed and garden pond with working water feature. Two useful storage areas, one underneath the stepped approach leading up to Walnut Road and one positioned beneath the garage, providing a further inner storage area. Generous garage with remote controlled roller door, three windows, courtesy door to the rear and inspection pit.

Additional Information

Access:
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Conservation area: Chelston, Torquay.
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 O2 & Vodafone, good outdoor and Three, good outdoor with EE (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 6HS.
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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

Generous garden and also a rear yard.

Parking - Garage