Torquay

Elevated from the road with a stepped approach is this period three-bedroom END OF TERRACE FAMILY HOME. Set within gently sloping lawned gardens the property also provides two separate reception rooms, typical of its era and is complimented by a garage and workshop. Owned by our client’s family for over 65 years the property now requires a program of renovation and improvement but offers great potential for prospective new owners to inject their own taste & style into their new home.

The property stands within close proximity to the amenities in both St Marychurch and Plainmoor where a comprehensive selection of shops, banking facilities, Churches and Lidl supermarket can be found. A local convenience store is situated at the top of the road with a host of local primary and secondary schools also within easy reach.  A regular bus service just a short stroll away at the base of the hill.

SELLERS INSIGHT

"This has been a very happy home for our father since 1959, the house that we as a family were raised in and a wonderful place that holds lots of very special memories for us. When the family grew up and left home dad was so happy here that he decided to stay, even though the house was then far too big for him. Regularly we would visit and find him engrossed in a book or listening to his music, but more so he would be found tinkering with something in either his workshop or the garage! The location was extremely convenient for him, enjoying peace and quiet yet within a walk of a selection of shops and amenities, with a bus service also found just around the corner. It is with a heavy heart that we are looking to sell the property but just hope that any new owner enjoys life at Shirburn Road as much as our family has, and with the potential that the property offers I am sure they will."

STEP INSIDE

A pathway and steps rise to the obscure glazed front door opening to the ENTRANCE PORCH with windows to the side and rear. Inner door to the RECEPTION HALL with part cornice work to ceiling, understairs storage cupboard and cupboard housing the electric meter and fuses. SITTING ROOM with window to the front and tiled fireplace with fitted electric fire. The DINING ROOM has a dual aspect with windows to the side and rear, tiled fireplace and storage cupboard. The KITCHEN is fitted with a ceramic Butler sink with cupboards beneath, three wall mounted glass fronted cabinets, electric cooker point, floor standing Baxi boiler, two windows to the side and door to the garden.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with window to the side and access to loft space. BEDROOM 1 is a double room with window to the front, tiled fireplace and shelved storage cupboard. BEDROOM 2 with window to the rear and airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and slat shelving over with top cupboard housing the cold water tank. BEDROOM 3 with window to the side. BATHROOM with panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC. Part tiled walls, heated towel rail and obscure glazed window.

STEP OUTSIDE

To the front of the property is a gently sloping lawned garden with mature hedged boundaries being elevated from the road and providing a degree of privacy. To the side a gated pathway leads to the side garden which is laid to concrete/pathway with coal store to the rear, now in need of repair. Further block built garden store/workshop with window overlooking the garden and outside WC, currently not in use. The rear garden is enclosed, mainly laid to gently sloping lawn with wide pathways and gated access to the rear service lane. To the rear of the garden is prefabricated metal garage with pitched corrugated metal roof and doors opening to the unmade rear service lane, window and door overlooking and giving access to the garden.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS: Stepped approach HEATING: Gas Central Heating SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage COUNCIL TAX BAND: ‘B’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/25 is £1,736.66. 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 & Vodafone but limited via EE & Three (according to the Ofcom website).

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.

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Garden

Front and rear gardens.