2 bed semi-detached house for sale

St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1

Set behind a discrete façade La Maisonette is a mature two bedroom property forming part of a select development situated toward the head of a highly regarded no through road in this sought after residential district of Torquay. Providing well proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors and complimented with a paved terrace and parking, the property would now benefit from some updating and improvement, but enables any new owner the opportunity of injecting their own taste and style into their new home.

La Maisonette enviably stands just a saunter to the comprehensive amenities of St Marychurch which include pedestrianised shopping precinct, medical centres, eateries, Churches and post office to name but a few. Torquay's Golf Club and South Devon Coast Path are literally on the doorstep, whilst nearby is 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 hillside.

EPC Rating: E

Sellers Insight

"My uncle loved La Maisonette and lived here for 42 years. My grandparents helped him find it – a wonderfully secluded and peaceful location, with scenic cliff-top walks quite literally on the doorstep. A former Oxford music scholar turned teacher, he made this unique home his sanctuary—often filled with the sounds of clavichord and piano, as well as music from his students (it has the benefit of thick, sound-insulating walls!). The building itself is rich in history and full of charm. The downstairs has a south-westerly aspect that floods the veranda and living room with afternoon sunlight. The large upstairs bedroom has views over the rooftops towards St Marychurch and the magnificent church spire. La Maisonette has been well maintained over the years, but is dated. It offers excellent potential for sympathetic modernisation - ready to become a truly special home once again."

Step Inside

From Petitor Road a shared driveway leads to La Maisonette, Knebworth and Knebworth Court. From the driveway a step and sloping pathway leads to a private front door with spyhole opening to the reception hall with understairs storage cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer unit. The sitting/dining room is an 'L' shaped room with lofty ceiling height, fireplace housing a coal effect gas fire, serving hatch to kitchen, obscure glazed window and patio doors opening to the paved terrace. Inner hall with storage cupboard and door to a cloakroom with wash hand basin, WC and obscure glazed window. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and work tops with inset sink unit. Space for gas cooker, provision for washing machine and space for fridge/freezer. Floor standing GlowWorm gas boiler and window.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing. Bedroom 1 with window enjoying views over the surrounding area towards the twin spires of St Marychurch. Two built-in double wardrobes with central dressing table, storage cupboard and vanity unit. Bedroom 2 with window. From the landing a door leads to the lobby with window and display shelving. Shower room with walk-in shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slat shelving. Part tiled and part aqua panelled walls, hatch to loft space and obscure glazed window.

Step Outside

Accessed from the sitting/dining room, sliding patio doors open to the private paved terrace, part screened with California block walls and decorative balustrading, enjoying a south westerly aspect. The property also benefits from an allocated parking space.

Additional Information

Access: Sloping stepped pathway
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.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard & Superfast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal likely with O2 & Vodafone although limited with EE & 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 4QF.
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Parking - Allocated Parking