3 Bedroom House For Sale, Shiphay, Torquay

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3 Bedroom House For Sale, Shiphay, Torquay

Set on a prominent corner plot at the junction of Shiphay Lane and Newton Road this THREE BEDROOM end of terrace house has been a happy home for two generations of our clients family, who are believed to have been in residence since the mid/late 1940’s.  Nestled within good size gardens the property would now benefit from a program of refurbishment and updating but offers great potential to inject your own taste and style into a well-proportioned family home.

The property is within easy reach of a host of highly regarded schools including Queensway Primary School, Sherwell Valley Primary School, Torquay Academy and Torquay’s Grammar Schools whilst Torbay Hospital is found within a short walk in one direction with Torre railway station found just a short stroll in the opposite direction. The South Devon Highway is also easily accessible, ideal for those commuting toward the regional city of Exeter or beyond.

SELLERS INSIGHT “Mum and Dad moved to Woodland View in the 1940’s. They raised us four children, and we have lots of happy memories, especially of the garden. Dad was a keen gardener, he grew lots of fruit and vegetables, and also kept chickens, but there was still plenty of room for us all to play.

Mum has gone into a care home now, and we will be sad to sell the house, but we hope whoever lives there next will be as happy as we were.”

STEP INSIDE A gated pathway and steps lead through the garden with further steps rising to a double glazed front door opening to the ENTRANCE PORCH with inner door to the RECEPTION HALL. The SITTING ROOM is a bright, bay fronted room with windows overlooking the front garden and approach, across to the Newton Road. Feature fireplace with inset living flame coal effect gas fire, picture rails and decorative ceiling rose. DINING ROOM with window overlooking the rear gardens and to the junction of Newton Road and Shiphay Lane. Feature fireplace with inset living flame coal effect gas fire. The KITCHEN is fitted with a range of units and working surfaces with inset sink unit. Space for gas cooker, provision for washing machine and space for fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Vaillant gas fired boiler, tiled floor and window to the side. Understairs storage cupboard with light and housing the gas meter. Door to the LOBBY with window and door to the garden and CLOAKROOM.

STEP UPSTAIRS From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with hatch to loft space and linen cupboard. BEDROOM 1 with window overlooking the front gardens towards Newton Road and over the railway cutting to the wooded hillside beyond. BEDROOM 2 with feature cast iron fireplace and window to the rear overlooking the junction of Newton Road and Shiphay Lane. BEDROOM 3 with window to the rear. BATHROOM with white suite of panelled bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and window to the front. SEPARATE WC with obscure glazed window.

STEP OUTSIDE The property is approached via Newton Road or Shiphay Lane with the Newton Road approach having a gated sloping pathway leading through the gardens to the side of which is an area laid to lawn and formerly a kitchen garden with walled and hedged boundaries to the road. To the opposite side there is an area again laid to gently sloping lawn screened from the road by mature hedging and planted with shrubs and trees and large garden shed. Concrete hardstanding with further shed and recessed area suitable for bin storage. Steps lead down the side of the property linking the front to the rear of the house with small patio screened from the road by stone wall and fencing. Steps rise to the gated access onto Shiphay Lane. Set beneath the property is a CELLAR/STORAGE ROOM/WORKSHOP with power, lighting and Butler sink.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ACCESS: Gated pathway and steps lead to the front door.
PARKING: There is no allocated parking for this property.
HEATING: Gas Central Heating.
SERVICES: Mains Gas, Electric, Water & Drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND – ‘C’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £1,984.75.
We understand that Ultrafast broadband is available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with limited mobile phone signal (according to the Ofcom website).

PLEASE NOTE: The neighbouring property benefits from a right of way through the garden of this property to their own house.

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.

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