2 bed cottage for sale

Lilac Cottage, Cedars Road, Torquay TQ1

Description

Lilac Cottage is an attractive end-terrace cottage occupying a tucked-away position within a private close off Cedars Road, at the top of the highly regarded Warberries hillside. Set behind a high stone wall and positioned opposite Warberry Church of England Academy, the property enjoys a desirable setting close to Warberry Copse, with the surrounding area well known for its leafy slopes, period homes and convenient access to both Wellswood and Torquay.

Arranged over three levels, the cottage offers deceptively spacious and well-presented accommodation, combining character with practical modern living. The entrance level provides a generous sitting room, creating a comfortable main reception space, together with a separate home office/study, ideal for those requiring a quiet area for work or occasional use.

The first floor comprises two bedrooms, served by a stylish modern shower room. On the lower ground floor, the property opens into a spacious kitchen/diner with a characterful feel, providing an inviting space for everyday dining and entertaining. A useful utility cloakroom is also positioned on this level, with direct access to the rear garden.

Externally, the property benefits from pleasant garden areas, offering outdoor space to enjoy, together with the valuable advantage of a double parking bay.

The location is particularly appealing, with picturesque walking routes nearby leading to Anstey's Cove, Meadfoot Beach and Torquay's harbour at the foot of the hill. The popular Wellswood area is also within walking distance, offering a village-style atmosphere with a range of local shops, restaurants, a Co-op, delicatessen, pharmacy, post office, public house and St Matthias Church. Regular bus services operate within the district, while a network of paths and steps provides convenient pedestrian links through the surrounding area.

Council Tax Band: C (Torbay Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Broadband options available at the property include:
* Standard broadband: 14Mbps download, 1Mbps upload
* Superfast broadband: 80Mbps download, 20Mbps upload
* Ultrafast broadband: 1800Mbps download, 220Mbps upload
- Networks in the area: Openreach

The Approach

The property is approached via a shared tarmac driveway, which leads to a private gravelled parking bay providing space for two vehicles. The frontage has been attractively landscaped in a cottage style, with established trees, mature shrubs and colourful planting creating a particularly welcoming first impression. A paved pathway leads through the garden towards the entrance, where a pretty timber trellis canopy frames the front door, complemented by an external light. The front garden also incorporates a gravelled seating area, ideal for a small table and chairs. The surrounding stone walls, mature greenery and well-planted borders combine to create a charming and sheltered approach, enhancing the character of the property while retaining the practicality of off-road parking.

Sitting Room

The sitting room is a bright and well-proportioned reception space, enhanced by an impressive ceiling height and attractive windows to three aspects. Tall double glazed sash windows allow natural light to enter from both the front and rear, creating an airy and inviting feel throughout the room. To the front, the window enjoys a pleasant outlook across the garden, while two further windows overlook the rear courtyard. The room is finished with a coved ceiling and central heating radiator, providing a comfortable and characterful main reception room.

Study

The ground floor further benefits from a useful study, offering a quiet and practical space well suited to home-working, reading or occasional use. A sash window overlooking the rear courtyard garden allows natural light into the room, while a central heating radiator provides warmth. The property’s gas boiler is also housed in this room.

Cloakroom/Laundry Room

Stairs descend to the garden level accommodation, where a spacious landing area finished with lvt flooring provides access to the lower ground floor rooms. This level includes a practical cloakroom/laundry room, fitted with a low level WC and a vanity wash basin with storage cupboard beneath. A wall-mounted heated towel rail completes the room, while dedicated space and plumbing are provided for a stacked washing machine and tumble dryer, creating a useful and discreet laundry area and can be included within the sale.

Kitchen & Diner

Continuing the premium lvt flooring from the garden level landing, the kitchen and dining room is a generous and well-appointed space, combining modern practicality with an appealing country-style finish. The kitchen is fitted with a range of soft off-white wall units complemented by dark green base units, roll-edge work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and under-counter lighting. A one-and-a-half bowl composite sink and drainer is set into the worktop, with an integrated dishwasher beneath. There is a Rangemaster range cooker under an extractor hood, together with a fitted wine rack and room for a large freestanding fridge/freezer, all of which can be included within the sale. The room comfortably accommodates a sizeable dining table, making it well suited to both everyday family use and entertaining. A tall double glazed window provides natural light, further enhancing the bright and welcoming feel of the space.

Bedrooms & Shower Room

Stairs rise to the first floor landing, where a tall sash window to the front aspect allows natural light into the space. The landing also benefits from a built-in over-stair cupboard, providing useful storage. The principal bedroom is positioned at the front of the property and offers a well-proportioned double room, enhanced by dual aspect double glazed sash windows. The second bedroom is also a double and is situated at the rear. Serving the bedrooms is a modern shower room, finished with durable aqua board wall panelling for a clean and practical finish. The suite comprises a vanity unit with wash basin and storage beneath, a concealed cistern WC, a corner shower cubicle with a mains-fed shower, and a wall-mounted heated towel rail. An obscure glazed sash window provides natural light while maintaining privacy.

A Garden To Enjoy

To the rear, the property enjoys a fully enclosed courtyard garden, providing a private and low-maintenance outside space ideal for sitting out, dining alfresco or placing potted plants and seasonal displays. The garden is laid predominantly hardstanding for ease of upkeep, with fenced boundaries and an impressive natural stone wall creating a sheltered backdrop. There is ample room for outdoor furniture and a barbecue area, making this a practical and appealing space for relaxing or entertaining during the warmer months.