2 bed semi-detached house to rent

Bishops Court, Torquay TQ1

Property Reference: 2634113.

Two bedroomed semi-detached house in St. Marychurch - ideal for house hunters
In the 1990s an original Victorian villa called Bishops Court was converted and extended into 8 apartments and a pair of new semi-detached houses were also built in a quiet location at the rear of the site. Located just a couple of hundred yards level walk to the St Marychurch shopping precinct, which is mainly pedestrianised and full of small independent shops and cafes, including a butcher, a baker, a fishmonger, greengrocer and pharmacy (Boots), a Post Office and a Co-op and Sainsbury's supermarket and an independent supermarket called "The Happy Apple"). The beautiful and famous Babbacombe Downs with magnificent views of the south and east Devon and Dorset coastlines and Oddicombe beach are less than half a mile, just a few minutes walk. There are several bus routes passing Bishops Court and this house is set a long way back from the road in a quiet location.

Moving to Torbay? This bijou modern house in an excellent and convenient location could be a comfortable base for you whilst you get to know the area and do some serious house hunting - 3 previous tenants found it worked for them and has the flexibility to stay longer if finding your forever home needs more time - one pair of tenants took 18 months, the others, not much more than the minimum term of six months.

Most of the the residents in this development are leaseholders (owner-occupiers). The community of owners has set a rule which does not permit pets which may cause noise or disturbance to other residents in the development - so dogs are out as are wandering cats. House cats ok, tropical fish or budgerigars ok.
Due to the age profile of residents in this development, we do not think this property is suitable for families with young children and we anticipate that our new tenants will probably be at least 35 to 40 years of age or older (there is no precise age requirement but we are looking for tenants with a quiet lifestyle likely to fit in well with the small community of residents at Bishops Court).

Applicants will have to pass Referencing for the tenancy to proceed and will need to have an annual combined gross income of at least 30 times the monthly rent to do so and have good debt and credit histories. Applicants who are dependent on benefits will not pass referencing.

This property benefits from an allocated parking space and there is also visitor parking available. The house is offered unfurnished.

Description: The house looks out towards the south across the car parking area and gardens of Bishops Court and is well away from traffic on St Marychurch Road.
Ground floor:
Once through the front door, there is a long hallway. On the left hand side is the kitchen, which is 10 feet long by 5 feet wide and has a good range of worktops and fitted cupboards, and an electric cooker (with hob and oven), the gas central heating boiler is concealed within a wall mounted cupboard and there is space for a fridge and a space and plumbing for a washing machine or dishwasher. There is a window above the stainless steel sink.

At the end of the hallway there are stairs to the first floor. The hallway continues to the living room (16 feet 7 inches x 9 feet 7 inches) which is dual aspect and has a window on the south side and large double glazed patio doors on the west side which open on to a paved and sheltered courtyard - an ideal spot for a coffee or tea in good weather. There are telephone and tv aerial points and BT high speed fibre connections. Both the window and patio door are fitted with vertical blinds.

In the hallway there is a useful under-stairs storage cupboard with electric light.

First floor:
Upstairs there is the main bedroom, a double, which is 9 feet 10 inches long by 9 feet 7 inches wide. These measurements do not include the large built in wardrobe which extends to most of the length of the bedroom and is 2 feet 4 inches in depth and has 3 large sliding doors. The wardrobe is fitted with a mixture of shelves and full length hanging space sufficient for a generous clothes collection. The bedroom has a double glazed window on the front elevation of the house.

The second bedroom is a single, ideal for use as a guest bedroom or could be used as a study or hobbies room. It is 13 feet long by 6 feet 3 inches wide. The double glazed window is on the front elevation of the house.

The bathroom is fully tiled and is fairly recently refurbished. It has a full size bath with shower over and a shower screen. There is a pedestal washbasin and w.c. The bathroom has a double glazed opening window on the side elevation of the house.

On the landing there is an airing cupboard with its own mini-radiator.

The house is carpeted throughout except for the kitchen and bathroom which have vinyl tile effect floor covering.

All rooms have radiators from the gas-fired combi boiler in the kitchen. Nearly all the radiators have thermostatically controlled valves and there is a wireless remote thermostat/controller in the living room. All windows are UPVC with double glazing.

The Council Tax band is "C" which reflects the quality of the house and the development it sits within in St Marychurch.

The EPC rating is C (good). According to the EPC the floor area is 58 square metres (624 square feet).

Rent £990 per month
Minimum tenancy is 6 months
Maximum number of tenants is 2

Outside: There is a small lawned area in front of the house and on one side the patio doors open onto a communal paved area where you could have a table and chairs and enjoy a coffee in the sun - weather permitting! (which it often does in Torquay).

The Landlords are members of the Devon Landlords Association and adhere to its ethical and good practice standards

Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £990.00 per month (£228.46 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £990.00
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Property comes unfurnished
- Available to move in from 09 November 2025
- Minimum tenancy term is 6 months
- Maximum number of tenants is 2
- No Students
- No Pets, sorry
- No Smokers
- Not Suitable for Families / Children
- Bills not included
- Property has parking
- No Garden Access
- EPC Rating: C

If calling, please quote reference: 2634113

Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.

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