Welcome to 4 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, a charming and spacious detached type home with 6 bed in the TQ1 3LE area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built 1900-1929 and has a reported internal area of 198 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £520,000 and a rental potential of £3,380 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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This substantial and attractive DETACHED PROPERTY stands well back
from the road and is approached through wrought iron double gates
and features well tended level gardens surrounding the house. There
is ample space to park a boat or caravan on the tarmacadammed
driveway. Very well placed just yards level walk from the lovely
cliffside Babbacombe Downs and the cliff railway down to Oddicombe
Beach, this smart and substantially built period home would provide
a wonderful family house in one of Torquay's most popular and
sought after areas.
Well maintained and with the benefit of some lovely sea and coastal
views mostly from the first floor, the property offers great
potential as a huge attic on the second floor presents ample scope
to enlarge the accommodation subject to planning.
St Marychurch offers excellent local shops and other amenities
which are just a short level walk away, there is a sailing club,
medical centre and a Golf Course all within a close distance.
Torquay town has a deep water harbour for Yachts and a selection of
waterside restaurants and cafes. The well renowned Torquay Boys and
Girls Grammar Schools are only a short journey away in nearby
Shiphay.
Entrance Porch
- An original timber front door with stained glass detailing leads
into the Glazed Entrance Porch with plant display shelf and quarry
tiled floor. An original panelled and part leaded light inner front
door opens to the spacious:-
Reception Hall
- measuring at max 14' 6" x 13' 6" (4.42m x 4.11m) - with original
picture rail, two double radiators and understairs coat
cupboard.
Bedroom 4 (original lounge)
- 16' 1" at max x 13' 6" (4.90m x 4.11m) - PVCu double glazed
window overlooking the front garden and timber framed window with a
side view. Tiled Period style fireplace, original picture rail and
double radiator.
Bedroom 5 (original dining room)
- 14' 7" x 13' 5" into alcoves (4.45m x 4.10m) - Featuring the
original tiled Period style fireplace and original picture rail.
Radiator, wall mounted Worcester gas boiler for central heating and
domestic hot water. PVCu window looking towards the side lawn and
original timber framed window overlooking the front garden.
A door leads through to the original kitchen area which has now
been arranged to form a SELF CONTAINED FLAT.
Living Room
- 12' 1" x 11' 0" (3.68m x 3.36m) - Radiator, PVCu double glazed
window and a panelled door leading to the:-
Inner Hallway
- off which leads the:-
Kitchen
- 9' 2" x 4' 9" (2.79m x 1.45m) - Recently fitted with base
cupboards and wall cupboards, working surfaces with inset stainless
steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Fitted gas cooker with
filter hood over, tiled walls, space for fridge and microwave. A
PVCu double glazed door provides a private entrance to the flat.
From the kitchen an opening leads to:-
Breakfast Area
- 8' 0" x 5' 1" (2.44m x 1.54m) - with three PVCu double glazed
windows overlooking the pretty rear garden. Fitted folding table,
radiator and connection for automatic washing machine.
Bathroom
- Panelled bath with handgrips, shower fitting, curtain and rail,
pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator, shaver
point, strip light, medicine cabinet, window with obscure glass and
wall mounted gas boiler which services this flat.
A door leading from the living room opens to a rear hallway with
coat hooks and shelf, PVCu double glazed window with access to the
side pathway. Opening to:-
Bedroom
- 9' 1" x 8' 8" (2.76m x 2.64m) - with fitted wardrobe with sliding
doors, double radiator and PVCu double glazed window.
Utility Room
- with plumbing for automatic washing machine, laminate work
surfaces and stainless steel sink unit.
From the main Reception Hall an attractive turned staircase rises
to the HALF LANDING with door to:-
Cloakroom
- with close coupled WC, wash hand basin and electric tripswitch
panel.
A most attractive detail are the original three stained glass
leaded light windows that provide great character to the stairway.
A Georgian paned glazed doors opens to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING with
pine sliding doors opening to a large linen storage cupboard.
Access to large roof space which is partly boarded and has a fully
timber boarded roof, this very substantial area would provide space
for several further bedrooms and bathroom subject to usual planning
requirements and has fluorescent lighting fitted. A half glazed
door with leaded light detailing leading to the:-
Sitting Room
- 17' 4" x 11' 2" (5.29m x 3.40m) - with parquet ply woodblock
floor, original picture rail, two large radiators beneath two PVCu
double glazed picture windows with leaded light detailing enjoying
a delightful views towards Lyme Bay and across Babbacoimbe. A wide
archway leads to the attractive:-
Dining Room
- 11' 8" x 9' 8" (3.55m x 2.94m) - of five sided design with PVCu
double glazed windows and roof also with leaded light detailing and
from this very bright area once again a lovely view is enjoyed
across Babbacombe and St Marychurch towards Lyme Bay. Wood veneer
flooring, two radiators and PVCu double glazed door opening to the
exterior stairway.
From the Sitting Room an archway also leads through to a:-
Kitchen
- 9' 2" x 7' 11" (2.80m x 2.42m) - Range of fitted units comprising
base cupboards and drawers, wall cabinets and two leaded light
fronted china display cupboards with spice drawers beneath. Working
surfaces with tiled surounds and inset one and a half bowl sink
unit with mixer tap. Recess for dishwasher, fitted gas hob and
matching oven in stainless steel finish with cooker hood over. Full
height larder store cupboard, fitted bottle rack, four bank
spotlight unit, original window with brass furniture overlooking
the rear garden and towards St Marychurch.
From the Sitting Room a door opens to the:-
Utility Room
- with plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for freezer
and PVCu double glazed window.
Bedroom 1
- 14' 2" x 13' 7" (4.31m x 4.14m) - with original Period fireplace
with tiled hearth and timber mantle over, original picture rail and
double radiator. Replaced PVCu window and original timber framed
window overlooking the front garden. Door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
- White suite of wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cabinet
beneath, luxury walk-in shower with curved glazed screen and chrome
fittings, close coupled WC. Three quarter tiled walls, tiled floor,
heated towel rail, underfloor heating, fitted wall mirror and
window with obscure glass.
Bedroom 2
- 13' 6" x 9' 11" (4.12m x 3.02m) - The main window has been
replaced with PVCu and is double glazed overlooking the front
garden. Orignal timber framed window overlooking the side garden.
Original picture rail and radiator.
Bathroom
- White suite of panelled bath with shower fitting and screen,
pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC with timber seat.
Three quarter tiled walls, shaver/strip light, radiator and PVCu
double glazed window.
Bedroom 3
- 10' 4" x 8' 8" (3.15m x 2.63m) - Orignal timber framed window
overlooking the front garden and replaced PVCu window looking
towards Lyme Bay. Fitted wardrobe, original picture rail, wash hand
basin and double radiator.
Outside
- To the front of the property is a substantial tarmacadam driveway
leading to a garage. The front lawn is fully enclosed and curves
around the property to the side and gives access on both sides of
the property to the rear garden. This is also arranged with a lawn
with inset trees and ornamental shrubs and is partly hedged once
again giving a good degree of privacy. Timber Garden Shed. Access
via a metal staircase to the first floor.
Single Garage
- with tiled roof.
Council Tax Band
- 'F'
Directions:
From our office in St Marychurch turn right at the traffic lights
and take the first turning on your left into Babbacombe Downs Road,
No. 4 is the second property on your left hand side.
Property Ref:96_792_956787
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Tax band F
738 sqm plot
