4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1

Nestled in the desirable Cary Park conservation area, Wrenwood is a simply stunning edwardian semi-detached residence with elegant and meticulously designed interior. Our clients have created an inspirational home, with careful planning to create exceptional family spaces for relaxation, entertainment, and study. Sympathetic period detailing has been retained or reinstated to retain the character, while beautifully fusing contemporary styling and functionality excepted of a calibre home. Outside, the property is equally impressive, set behind a contemporary gated driveway, with large garage, and low maintenance garden perfect for gatherings, unwinding, or children's play.

The picturesque Babbacombe Downs is a short saunter, where the renowned funicular Cliff Railway links the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe below. Cary Parks are literally on the doorstep with dedicated children's play and dog exercise spaces, tennis courts and bowls club. For adults seeking tranquillity, the beautiful Tessier Gardens is equally accessible. The comprehensive amenities at St Marychurch nearby retain a village ambience, with Torquay Golf Club virtually a tee shot beyond.

EPC Rating: D

Owners' Insight

"When we took on Wrenwood eight years ago, it was in two dated flats, but we could immediately see the vision and wanted to restore the old house to the beautiful family home it deserved. We hope we have done it justice!

We love Babbacombe, and the location gives us a lifestyle to complement the house. Our children are now secondary school age, and there is so much for all ages nearby. We have excellent schools, parks, beaches, and lots of leisure clubs within a short walk. We will certainly miss Wrenwood, but hope the next family take as much love and enjoyment as we have."

Step Inside

A heavy panelled front door opens to the entrance vestibule with decorative tiled flooring running through to the coats storage and elegant reception hall. Within our clients comprehensive renovation of Wrenwood, it incorporated a new turned staircase in harmony sympathetic to the period with heavy newel posts and carved spindles. A warming log burner is a focal point to the striking sitting room, with large bay window overlooking the paved terrace. The adjoining elegant dining room has French doors opening to the paved terrace, and decorative cast iron fireplace. The dining room is open plan to the games room which enjoys a matching fireplace and natural light from the north west. All three reception rooms boast lofty ceiling heights with cornice work and picture rails. A home office provides a perfect space to work or study, with fitted comprehensive bespoke storage and twin oak desks.

Kitchen & Utility

The heart of the home lies in the striking kitchen/breakfast room. Beautifully remodelled with wainscot panelling and comprehensive range of units with solid oak work tops and sink. A range cooker sits within the original chimney breast (subject to separate negotiation), integrated dishwasher, and space for American style fridge/freezer. The room is bathed in light from dual aspects, featuring a roof lantern and wide French doors opening and overlooking the primary paved terrace and garden. A separate utility provides matching units to the kitchen, oak effect work tops with sink, provision for twin washing machines and dryer. The cloakroom beyond has a cupboard housing the gas boiler and water cylinder.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall the turned staircase rises to the first floor level with tall window over the half landing. Four generous double bedrooms wrap around the landing, with the three primary bedrooms having elegant fireplaces and fitted comprehensive wardrobes. The family bathroom is beautifully appointed with claw and ball slipper bath, walk-in double shower with body spray and rain head, wash basin and high level WC. Bedroom four provides a relaxing guest bedroom with dual aspect and private en-suite shower room in a period design with double shower vanity unit and WC.

Step Outside

Extensive driveway parking sits behind contemporary double gates and leads to the garage with electric door, pitched slate roof and personal door to the rear. From the driveway, gated access leads to the sunny rear garden, enjoying a bright south westerly aspect with natural stone paved terracing and barbecue area, artificial lawn, and timber summerhouse.

Additional Information

Access: Slight stepped approach.
Conservation area - Cary Park, Torbay.

Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: F (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £3,379.77.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal likely with O2, EE & Vodafone but limited with 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

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