2 bed semi-detached bungalow for sale

Cary Castle Drive, Torquay TQ1

An opportunity to acquire a most interesting character bungalow style property situated in a unique and very peaceful location. The property was built in the 1890’s as a skittle alley for nearby Castle Cary and in recent years has been comprehensively refurbished and improved to provide a comfortable home blending character features with modern comforts and used successfully as a holiday let.

Enviably positioned towards the bottom of a private road making it a very peaceful and quiet location yet within comfortable walking distance to all the amenities St Marychurch has to offer. A short distance further, yet within comfortable walking distance lies Torquay's Golf Club and the picturesque Babbacombe Downs with the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe below which can be accessed by the renowned funicular Cliff Railway or winding wooded pathways.

EPC Rating: E

Owner Insight

"We bought this lovely building in 2018 and renovated it thoroughly before letting it out as a Holiday Let from 2019. Formerly a Skittle Alley and Nuns residence, there's a lot of history in its walls. It is an ideal location being very private and quiet with the feeling you are out in the country. It has its own parking space where you can leave your car and walk to the St Marychurch shopping precinct in 5 minutes. A short walk further brings you to the scenic Babbacombe Downs with access down to both Oddicombe and Babbacombe beaches. We are now looking for someone special to take on its stewardship."

Step Inside

A shared driveway leads down to the property from where a composite entrance door opens to the kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted ceiling and Velux window. Fitted with a range of units and work tops with inset sink unit. Range cooker with cooker hood above, space for fridge/freezer, breakfast area with built-in seating, natural wood floors and cupboard housing the gas fired boiler. Utility with provisions for washing machine, work top with inset sink unit and fitted shelving. From the kitchen tall arched wooden doors open to the sitting room with vaulted beamed ceiling with Velux window and further window overlooking the front approach. Slate hearth with wood burning stove and original natural wood flooring.

Bedrooms & Bathroom

From the sitting room an inner hall leads off with Velux window and understairs storage. Bedroom 1 with original natural wood flooring and window overlooking the front approach. Bedroom 2 also with the original wood flooring and window to the front approach. Bathroom with white suite of panelled bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin with cupboard under and WC. Ladder style heated towel rail and extractor fan. From the sitting room stairs rise to a messanine area with character sloping ceiling and some reduced head height, currently used as a snug with access to storage room.

Step Outside

To the front is a shared gravelled driveway with parking for one car and small seating area.

Additional Information

Access: Stepped approach.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: Currently on business rates.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard Broadband is available in the area via both Openreach, with mobile signal likely via O2 & EE but limited via Vodfone & 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.

Directions

Sat nav: TQ1 4QZ.

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