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£600,000

(£413/sq. ft)

2 bed detached bungalow for sale
Livermead, Torquay TQ2

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

    • 1,453 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: E

  • Freehold

John Lake

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About this property

  • Fine detached bungalow

  • Enviably placed for cockington country park & torquay sea front

  • Generous corner plot, garage and driveway parking

  • Sitting/dining room

  • Kitchen

  • 2 double bedroom

  • EPC - E:54

Occupying a generous corner plot on the Livermead hillside and overlooking the Sea at Tor bay beyond the neighbouring properties, this fine detached bungalow offers spacious accommodation with two double bedrooms, garage and driveway parking for several vehicles. The property has been a loved home for our client for several years although beautifully maintained priced to reflect a degree of modernisation which would now be beneficial.

The picturesque Cockington Country Park is a leisurely walk away, covering circa 460 acres of picturesque meadows, woodland and lakes. Torquay's sea front promenade is also found at the base of the hill, leading toward the flagship Torre Abbey Sands, harbour, and yacht marina in one direction, and Paignton sea front in the opposite direction. Torbay, as a cluster of neighbouring unique towns provides a wide range of leisure facilities including golf courses, theatres and host of sporting clubs to facilitate virtually every need.

EPC Rating: E

Step Inside

From the driveway one step leads to the front door opening to an entrance porch with window, stone effect flooring and meter cupboard. Inner door to the reception hall with airing cupboard housing the water tank. The sitting/dining room is a sizeable extended room enjoying a double aspect with picture window to the front with sea and harbour peeps between the opposite properties. Two further windows to the side and stone fireplace with display plinths to either side. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and work tops with inset sink unit. Built-in fan assisted oven, four ring gas hob, provisions for washing machine and built-in cupboard housing the gas boiler and meters. Window and door overlooking and giving access to the driveway and gardens.

Bedrooms & Shower Room

Bedroom 1 has a double aspect with window to the front enjoying the view towards the harbour and further window to the side. Built-in double wardrobe with mirror sliding doors. Bedroom 2 with picture window to the front also enjoying the harbour views and built-in double wardrobe with mirror sliding doors. The shower room is fitted with a modern suite of large shower with rain head, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls and floor, ladder style heated towel rail and two obscure glazed windows.

Step Outside

The gardens are raised and mainly laid to gently sloping lawn with patio area and mature shrubs with fenced boundaries and greenhouse. A stone pathway leads down the side of the property to the front garden which is laid to two tiers and mainly lawned with mature shrubs and palm tree to the front boundary. Off Manscombe Road is a driveway with parking for approximately five vehicles leading to the garage.

Additional Information

Access: Two steps into the property.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains electric, gas, water and drainage.
Council tax band: E (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £2,729.04
We understand that Ultrafast Broadband via Open Reach & Virgin Media are available in the area, with limited mobile signal (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

WHAT3WORDS///Taker.gold.worth.
Sat nav: TQ2 6SZ.

Garden

Gently sloping lawns & patio area.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway

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  • Council tax band

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