2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Collaton Road, Torquay TQ2

New to the market, 41 Collaton Road is a well-proportioned end of terrace home occupying a corner position within the established and popular residential area of Shiphay. The property benefits from a new roof and and is offered for sale with no onward chain.

The property has been well maintained over the years and provides particularly generous accommodation for a two-bedroom house, extending to approximately 886 sq ft Further benefits include a roof replaced within recent years, a modernised kitchen/dining room and a recently installed gas combination boiler. While perfectly liveable in its present condition, there remains scope for some general cosmetic updating, giving the next owner an excellent opportunity to personalise the property over time.

The accommodation is approached via steps leading down through the front garden to the entrance. Once inside, a particularly spacious reception hall creates an excellent first impression and provides access to the principal ground-floor rooms.

The lounge is a comfortable and well-proportioned reception room with a broad front-facing window providing good natural light, together with a feature fireplace forming the focal point of the room.

Positioned across the rear of the house is a generous kitchen/dining room, providing ample space for a dining table alongside a modern range of fitted kitchen units and space for appliances. Two useful storage cupboards provide valuable additional practicality, with one housing the recently installed combination boiler.

Beyond the kitchen is a rear porch, providing a useful transition between the house and garden, together with access to a substantial adjoining store

The first floor continues the sense of space found downstairs. A generous landing leads to two genuine double bedrooms, both offering excellent proportions and providing far more usable bedroom space than is often associated with a modern two-bedroom home.

The accommodation is completed by a modernised bathroom, a separate WC and loft access from the landing.

For buyers seeking a first home, a practical property for a young family or simply a house with good proportions and the opportunity to make further improvements, 41 Collaton Road represents an appealing option. The combination of two large bedrooms, generous living accommodation, a private garden, useful storage and rear parking provision is particularly attractive, while the absence of an onward chain should help simplify the purchasing process.

Location

Collaton Road is situated within Shiphay, one of Torquay's established residential areas and a particularly convenient location for access to everyday amenities, schools, healthcare and transport connections.

Shiphay has a strong residential character with a range of local facilities available within the surrounding area, including convenience shopping and other day-to-day services. A wider selection of supermarkets and retail facilities can be found at The Willows, while Torquay town centre provides a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and commercial amenities.

The area is particularly convenient for Torbay Hospital, making Shiphay a popular location for those working within the hospital and surrounding healthcare services. There are also regular bus services through the wider Shiphay area providing connections towards Torquay town centre and other parts of Torbay.

Families are well served by schooling within the wider area, including Shiphay Learning Academy and Sherwell Valley Primary School, together with Torquay's highly regarded grammar schools and a choice of secondary education.

For rail travel, Torre railway station is accessible from the property and provides connections towards Newton Abbot, Exeter and further afield, while the nearby road network offers straightforward access towards the South Devon Highway and A380.

There are several green spaces and recreational areas throughout Shiphay and the surrounding districts, while Torquay's seafront, harbour, beaches and coastal attractions remain readily accessible. The location therefore combines the practical advantages of suburban living with convenient access to the wider amenities of Torquay and South Devon.

Rear Garden

The corner position provides the property with established outside space to both the front and rear.

Steps descend to the front garden, which includes planted areas and a distinctive Torbay palm, creating an attractive approach to the house.

To the rear is a particularly private walled garden, arranged with a paved patio for outside seating and dining together with an area of lawn. The established boundaries provide a good degree of seclusion and make the garden a manageable yet useful extension of the living accommodation.

A rear gate provides direct access to the parking area behind the property. We understand that the property benefits from two resident parking permits for use within the designated bays.

Parking - Permit