Shiphay, Torquay

This mature bay fronted SEMI DETACHED family home is situated in the popular residential location of Shiphay, offering well-proportioned accommodation, ideal for the growing family,  with FOUR BEDROOM complementing two reception rooms, with an enclosed low maintenance garden, valuable driveway parking and an attached garage being further attributes of the property.  Having been a happy home for the present owner since the late 1960’s, the property would now benefit from modernisation and improvement but offers prospective purchasers the opportunity of injecting their own taste and style into their new home. 

The property is conveniently placed for a comprehensive range of facilities and amenities which include The Willows shopping district, Torbay Hospital and a selection of highly regarded schools, whilst easy access can be gained onto the A380 and the South Devon Highway for those who commute to the regional cities of Exeter, Plymouth or beyond. Equally, following the Newton Road onto Avenue Road and Kings Drive you arrive at Torquay's striking sea front, Torre Abbey Sands and Gardens.

SELLERS INSIGHT

"My parents bought the house in 1968 and raised all three of their daughters there. I remember it fondly as my family home, filled with life, love and laughter. The house has offered great flexibility as the family needs changed over the years, a garage and parking for another 3 cars - handy for when we all learnt to drive for example. It is well positioned close to the Willows and the hospital with easy access to bus routes and roads out of Torquay. Only now for sale as my mum has moved to care I hope it will again soon be filled with life, love and laughter."

STEP INSIDE

A gently sloping driveway leads to a covered entrance with front door opening to the ENTRANCE LOBBY with tiled floor and further door leading out to the rear garden and space and provision for washing machine. A door opens to the RECEPTION HALL with understairs storage cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer unit. CLOAKROOM with WC and obscure glazed window. SITTING ROOM with square bay window overlooking the front garden and driveway approach and part glazed door to the side porch with window and door to the side. The KITCHEN/DINING ROOM is a dual aspect room with windows to both the front and rear. Fitted with a range of dark oak effect units, work tops with inset sink, space for electric cooker with cooker hood above, provision for washing machine, undercounter space for fridge and breakfast bar. BEDROOM 3 with double shower, vanity unit, extractor fan and window overlooking the rear garden.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with window to the side, loft access hatch and storage cupboard. BEDROOM 1 is a bright double room with walk-in square bay to the front giving elevated views over the surrounding area and through the valley towards Dartmoor in the distance. Range of built-in wardrobes with top cupboards above. BEDROOM 2 with windows to the front and rear also enjoying the views, vanity unit. BEDROOM 4 with window to the rear and vanity unit. BATHROOM with coloured suite of panelled bath and vanity unit. Cupboard housing the Worcester gas boiler, part tiled walls, heated towel rail and obscure glazed window. SEPARATE WC with obscure glazed window.

STEP OUTSIDE

To the front is a driveway with parking for approximately three vehicles leading to the GARAGE with remote operated up and over door with window to the entrance lobby of the house and courtesy door to the rear garden. To the side of the driveway is a mature well stocked shrub bed and level lawned garden with paved patio. The garden is screened from the road by mature laurel hedging. The rear garden is enclosed and laid to two tiers of paved patio, screened from the adjoining neighbour by mature shrub, one of the tiers houses a SUMMERHOUSE whilst the other has a brick built raised shrubbery.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS: Gently sloping driveway to the front door where there is a single step, with a further single step at the inner front door. HEATING: Gas Central Heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND: ‘ C’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,079.86. FLOOD RISK: SURFACE WATER: Very Low. RIVERS & THE SEA: Very Low (according to the gov.uk website). BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor & in-home via EE, O2 & Vodafone and good outdoor and variable in-home via 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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