1 bed cottage to rent

The Old Town Hall, Manor Road TQ1

Set within the historic Old Town Hall, this mews cottage offers elegance fused with contemporary living in the heart of St Marychurch. Sympathetically converted within this wonderful grade II listed building, tastefully incorporating the character of the building with many contemporary features, the property is set around a paved communal courtyard and provides open plan living space to the ground floor, with a double bedroom and recently re-fitted shower room to the first floor.

St Marychurch is one of Torquay's most desirable locations, a rare level position amongst seven hills and the property just a saunter to the comprehensive amenities, picturesque Babbacombe Downs with shingle beaches below and tranquil Tessier Gardens, adults only park. Local leisure activities include Torquay Golf Club, Babbacombe Corinthians Sailing Club and Cary Park with tennis and bowls clubs. The property affords a lifestyle as much as a beautiful home or office.

Regret no smokers or pets.

EPC Rating: C

Step Inside

Gated access from Manor Road leads to the enclosed residents courtyard from where a private front door opens to the open plan principal room. The sitting room features durable wood effect flooring, three deep understairs storage drawers, cupboard housing the electric meter and two secondary glazed windows overlooking the courtyard. The kitchen is fitted with a range of light wood effect fronted units and roll edged working surfaces with inset sink unit. Built-in electric oven, four ring gas hob with cooker hood above, provisions for washing machine and slimline dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer. Extractor and slate flooring.

Step Upstairs

Stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with double glazed rooflight. Double bedroom with secondary glazed window to the front and range of bespoke fitted wardrobes with top cupboards above. Further deep storage cupboard housing the GlowWorm gas fired boiler. The shower room has recently been re-fitted with large walk-in shower cubicle with rain head, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and WC. Part tiled walls, two heated towel rails, ceramic tiled floor, extractor fan and double glazed rooflight.

Step Outside

Communal Courtyard with seating area for the enjoyment of all residents.

Additional Information

Access: Level gated access with single step to the front door.
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 both Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal likely via O2, EE & Three but limited via Vodafone (according to the Ofcom website).

Deposit

£915

Our Area

St Marychurch is one of Torquay's most desirable districts, with its bustling 'village' ambience where a host of shops, cafes and restaurants can be found. The famous Model Village and the stunning Babbacombe Downs with funicular railway taking passengers to and from the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe are also close at hand.

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 3JS. The Old Town Hall can be found in the heart of St Marychurch with this apartment being within the same development to our office. The property is accessed via the secure pedestrian gated entrance immediately next to our office.

Permitted Payments & Tenant Information

Prior to the commencement of your tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'):- Holding deposit: 1 week's rent. Security deposit: 5 week's rent. 1 month's rent: Minus the holding deposit originally paid. Please Note: The holding deposit is paid to reserve a property and will go towards the first month's rent should referencing be satisfactory. This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right- to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Permitted Payment & Tenant Information

During the tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'): Variation of contract: £50 Lost keys or other security devices: Payment of incurred costs of replacement loss of keys/security devices. Unpaid rent: Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate. This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears. John Lake Gilt Edged Lettings Limited is a member of Propertymark which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsmen which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent's website or by contacting the agent directly.

Communal Garden

Communal Courtyard