St. Annes Road, Torquay, TQ1

Set behind a discreet dressed-stone façade, this characterful PERIOD TERARCED COTTAGE reveals a home full of charm, warmth, and timeless appeal. Beautifully arranged, the property offers a traditional layout with two reception rooms and two well proportioned bedrooms. The rear has been extended with a breakfast room off the kitchen, that opens onto the sunny, south facing garden and added benefit of a private parking bay beyond.

Perfectly positioned in the very heart of Babbacombe, the property enjoys an enviable lifestyle just moments from the picturesque Babbacombe Downs and shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe below, easily reached via winding woodland paths or the renowned cliff railway. Cary Parks quite literally sit on the doorstep, offering tennis and bowls clubs, a dedicated children’s play area, and dog exercise. For those who enjoy a more rugged coastal landscape, the open fields of Walls Hill are also within easy reach, home to Babbacombe Cricket Club and breathtaking sea views. A wonderful selection of local amenities include a variety of independent shops, a Tesco Metro, the Babbacombe Theatre, and an excellent choice of welcoming pubs, restaurants, and cafés, all contributing to the vibrant yet relaxed charm of this sought-after coastal community.

SELLER'S INSIGHT

"Since 2013, St Annes Road has been a truly special place for our mum, a home filled with warmth, memories, and tanto amore. But after spending more time living with us, we followed our Italian hearts… and somehow, we always knew she would stay for good. La famiglia viene prima, after all. With that in mind, the time has come for us to say goodbye and pass this loved home on to someone new, following a wonderful chapter of successful holiday letting, just in case Mum changed her mind! Our hearts have always belonged to Babbacombe, which to us is simply bellissima, the most beautiful part of Torquay. Everything you could wish for is right here: charming independent shops, a Tesco Metro, welcoming bars and restaurants, the theatre, and of course the stunning beaches and the breathtaking Babbacombe Downs."

STEP INSIDE

A decorative door with oval central motif and toplight opens to the reception hall, open plan to the sitting room which has an outlook to the front and fireplace with inset living flame effect electric fire. To the reception hall is recessed open shelving and top cupboard housing the gas meter, and cloakroom with WC and basin. The dining room has access to understairs storage, cupboard with shelving over to one alcove and window looking into the breakfast room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of shaker style units and granite effect work tops with sink. Provisions for gas cooker, washing machine and fridge. Baxi gas boiler, decorative ceramic tiled floor and window overlooking the southerly facing courtyard garden. Further internal window and door connecting the breakfast room with skylight window and obscure glazed door to the garden.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the reception hall stairs rise to the first floor landing with loft access hatch. The principal bedroom is a large double room with twin windows overlooking St Annes Road. The second bedroom is a small double with outlook over the rear garden. Fitted shelving to the alcove and deep fitted storage cupboard over the stairway. The bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite of 'P' shaped with shower over, basin and WC. Fully tiled walls in pale green with flamingo and palm detailing, obscure glazed window.

STEP OUTSIDE

The garden is fully enclosed with walled and fenced boundaries, decked area directly outside the property with water tap and the remainder of the garden is paved for ease of maintenance with timber garden shed, painted in the theme of a beach hut. A secure gate leads out to the rear where there is the hardstand parking with timber pergola over and is accessed from Reddenhill Road.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS: Slight stepped access. HEATING: Gas central heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND – Historically ‘B’ (Torbay Council) . Full payable amount of £1,911.00 for financial year 2026/2027. Currently Business Rates as holiday let, with a rateable value (1 April 2026 – Present) of £2700. The rateable value is not the business rates you pay. BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor and in-home with EE, good outdoor and variable in-home with Three, good outdoor with O2 & Vodafone (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.

DIRECTIONS

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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) COMPLIANCE

In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital ID verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.

Garden

Enclosed garden.

Parking - Off street