Warbro Road, Torquay, TQ1

This PERIOD TERRACE HOUSE is situated in the popular residential location of Babbacombe, affords generous and versatile living space typical of its era. offering well proportioned reception rooms, sizeable extended kitchen and four bedrooms. The enclosed rear garden provides a low maintenance, private space with shed and access to the rear service lane.

The popular Cary Park's are just a short saunter with designated dog exercising and children's play areas, whilst tennis and bowls clubs, medical centres, convenience store and veterinary surgery, along with a selection of schools and Torquay United football stadium can be found nearby. The property also stands convenient for local amenities at Plainmoor, Babbacombe and St Marychurch with its pedestrianised village precinct. The picturesque Babbacombe Downs is within comfortable walking distance overlooking Lyme Bay and being home to the renowned funicular railway taking passengers down the wooded hillside to the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe Bay below.

OWNERS INSIGHT

"We first moved to this property in 1996, choosing it as the perfect place to raise our family. Over the years, it has been a much-loved family home, and we have particularly valued its convenient location, with schools, local shops, bus routes and the nearby vets all within easy reach. It is with some reluctance that we have decided to sell, but having enjoyed so many happy years here, the time has come for us to downsize. We hope the next owners will enjoy the property and the area as much as we have. The property is being offered with vacant possession and no onward chain, making the move as straightforward as possible for the new owners."

STEP INSIDE

A front door opens to the entrance vestibule with electric consumer unit and inner door to the RECEPTION HALL with understairs cupboard and wood effect flooring. The SITTING ROOM is an attractive room and enjoys a large bay window, feature fireplace and wood effect flooring. DINING ROOM with window overlooking the rear garden, feature fire surround and wood effect flooring. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is a spacious room and fitted with a range of white units and wood effect work tops. Built-in electric oven, four ring gas hob, undercounter space for fridge and cupboard housing the Worcester gas boiler. Window and door overlooking and giving access to the side elevation and rear garden. Door to the UTILITY with base units, wood effect work tops with inset sink, provision for washing machine and undercounter space for further fridge or freezer. Windows overlooking the rear garden and door to a WC, with basin and window.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the reception hall stairs rise to the first floor landing. BEDROOM 1 with front aspect and comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. BEDROOMS 2 & 3 enjoys a view over the rear garden with BEDROOM 4 overlooking the front approach and has a loft access hatch. SHOWER ROOM with large low threshold shower and Mira electric shower, wash basin set in a vanity unit with cupboards beneath and WC with concealed cistern. Tiling to walls, ladder style heated towel rail, wood effect flooring and obscure glazed window.

STEP OUTSIDE

The enclosed rear garden is accessed from the kitchen with four steps leading down to the garden, mainly laid to Astro turf with palm tree and garden shed. Gated access leads out to the rear service lane. At the bottom of the steps is a door leading to underhouse storage. To the front is a small paved garden with low wall frontage and decorative wrought iron balustrade.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS: Slight step into the property. HEATING: Gas central heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND: B (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is £1,911. BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor and in-home with EE & Three, good outdoor and variable in-home with O2, good outdoor with 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’.

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