Meadfoot, Torquay

This CHARACTER COTTAGE forms part of a terrace of former coastguard cottages, enviably positioned to take full advantage of the picturesque views over Daddyhole Plain to the sea at Tor Bay toward Brixham’s Berry Head. Owned by our clients for circa 20 years, the cottage has provided a relaxing retreat for themselves, friends and family, whilst generating a healthy income from both holiday letting and assured shorthold tenancies. The property presents a wonderful opportunity for those wishing to inject their own taste and style into unique home within one of Torquay's most desirable residential locations.

The Cottage stands just a short distance from Meadfoot Beach, being a haven for water sports, and the coast path to Torquay’s bustling harbour and Marina with deep water mooring facilities, waterside bars and restaurants and the promenade leading past the Princess Theatre toward Torre Abbey Sands. Wellswood, with its ‘village’ ambiance is a little over a mile distance, retaining the popular Kents Pub, well supported St Matthias Church, Ilsham Primary School, and parade of local shops.

OWNERS INSIGHT

"We have had great enjoyment from the cottage for twenty years, enjoyed with family and friends. Coastguards is a really relaxing place to stay, and a beautiful part of Torquay. We have used the cottage personally, and as a rental investment with both holiday letting and standard tenancies, never having had any issues with occupancy. We never grow tired of the stunning 180 degree views and watching the weather change as it rolls across the bay. One of the best attributes is the acres of beautiful garden on our doorstep which we don't have to maintain!"

STEP INSIDE

A shared pedestrian walkway leads behind the cottages to a front door opening to the RECEPTION HALL with generous cupboard housing the boiler and additional under stairs storage. Both the SITTING ROOM and KITCHEN are positioned to the front of the cottage, taking full advantage of the beautiful views over Daddyhole Plain to the sea. The sitting room has a fireplace with period surround and mantlepiece, and door leading to the private front terrace. The kitchen is fitted with pine units topped with granite surfaces and twin ceramic sink. A warming Aga in red is a statement of the room, with space for a fridge/freezer and small breakfast table. To the ground floor is a MODERN BATHROOM proving both a bath and walk-in shower facilities, twin sinks, WC, fully tiled walls and heated towel rail. Stairs rise from the reception hall to the TWO BEDROOMS. The principal bedroom is a lovely double enjoying twin arched windows commanding the finest views of the property.

STEP OUTSIDE

A southerly facing terrace is positioned to the front of the cottage, laid to paving and shingle for ease of maintenance. To the rear, a shared walkway separates the cottage from the enclosed courtyard. Within the courtyard is a single storey stone building with slate roof, we understand originally a wash house and now providing useful storage which is divided with number 3 Coastguard Cottages. The vehicular approach to Coastguard Cottages provides unrestricted on-road parking.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HEATING - Gas central heating. SERVICES - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND - D (£2,232.85 for 2024/25) Torbay Council. CONSERVATON AREA - Lincombes, Torbay.

AGENTS NOTE

PLEASE NOTE: The cottage has areas of flying freehold. The neighbouring cottage, number 3 is in the same ownership and also presently on the market with our firm. The cottages are currently linked by connecting doors to the first floor which has enabled the cottages to be holiday let together. Our client will have the doors removed and the link professionally blocked up, unless a purchaser wishes to purchase both properties together.

OUR AREA

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 2EG. WHAT3WORDS: kinds.tummy.pass. From Torquay's harbourside (keeping Hoopers department store on your left and the inner harbour on your right), turn right at the clock tower onto Victoria Parade, continue up the hill passing Living Coasts into Park Hill Road, passing The Imperial Hotel. On reaching the brow of the hill turn right into Daddyhole Road, continue to the end of the road then turn right towards the car park, turn right into the lane before the green and the Cottage is on the right hand side.

Rear Garden

Small courtyard with stone building providing storage.

Parking - On street