5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1

A rare opportunity to acquire a characterful semi-detached residence arranged as two substantial and independent homes, comprising a beautifully appointed garden apartment and an impressive maisonette with exceptional parking and attractive gardens. The property offers exceptional versatility, ideally suited to purchasers seeking a quality home with supplementary income potential, multi generational living with independent accommodation, or those wishing to reunite the property as one distinguished family house, subject to any necessary consents.

Beyond the accommodation itself, the property offers an enviable lifestyle setting, positioned between the highly regarded areas of Wellswood and Babbacombe. An outstanding range of amenities, leisure facilities and coastal walks are within easy reach. Nearby Wall's Hill provides picturesque open fields and is home to Babbacombe Cricket Club, whilst Anstey's Cove and the beautiful Ilsham Valley lead through to Meadfoot Beach along one of Torbay's most scenic coastal routes. Babbacombe offers the renowned Downs with breathtaking sea views, Cary Parks, Babbacombe Theatre, a wide selection of independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, together with the historic cliff railway serving Oddicombe Beach. Wellswood provides a charming village atmosphere with its boutique shops, eateries, traditional public house and highly regarded primary school.

Owner's Insight

"I knew from the minute I first saw the house that it was meant to be my home, and I have loved every second of living here for the past nine years. I bought it as it provided me with a beautiful home when based in the UK, whilst also offering an income opportunity. It has been perfect, but with plans to spend more time overseas, someone else now has the opportunity to enjoy it as much as I have.

The back garden is a little piece of paradise, particularly the ground floor terrace and first floor balcony, which I believe are among the sunniest spots in Torbay, especially during the afternoon and early evening.

The location is incredibly convenient, with Wall's Hill directly opposite and Anstey's Cove and Babbacombe beaches just a few minutes' walk away. Wellswood, Babbacombe and Torquay Harbour are all within easy reach, although once you're relaxing on the balcony in the sunshine, you may not want to go anywhere else."

Ground Floor Apartment

An open storm porch leads to the reception hall, with a lockable door providing access to a useful cellar room. A particular feature of the property is the impressive open plan living space. The kitchen is fitted with pale grey shaker style units and woodblock effect work surfaces incorporating a sink. Appliances include a range style cooker with glass canopy extractor hood, integrated dishwasher and washing machine, together with a breakfast bar. The sitting and dining area is beautifully bright, featuring large picture windows and central French doors opening to the attractive garden. There are two generous double bedrooms. Bedroom one enjoys a bay window to the front and comprehensive fitted furniture, whilst bedroom two benefits from delightful garden views and French doors opening directly onto the terrace. The bathroom is stylishly appointed with a recessed bath, walk in double shower, basin, concealed cistern WC. Mirror fronted boiler cupboard and charming oriel window.

Maisonette

A private entrance door opens to the reception hall with storage cupboard housing the Baxi boiler and stairs rising to the split level first floor landing. The shower room enjoys a walk in shower with pebbled floor, rain head and body sprays, vanity unit with glass basin, WC, storage cupboard, provision for a washing machine and obscure glazed window. French doors from the landing open to a small balcony. A particular feature of the property is the striking open plan reception room with picture window overlooking the rear garden and living flame electric fire. French doors from the dining area open to a generous decked balcony overlooking the beautiful rear garden, and the dining area, with breakfast bar, together with space for an American style fridge freezer, seamlessley links to the kitchen. Fitted with shaker style units, woodblock effect work surfaces, sink, double oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood. Bedroom one is a delightful double room with bay window to the front.

Step Upstairs

Stairs from the main landing rise to the second floor landing, where a useful walk in storage area offers potential for a compact home study. There are two further bedrooms, including a generous double room with character sloping ceilings, Velux rooflight enjoying a southerly outlook over the rear garden and en suite shower room. The third bedroom is currently utilised as a home office and also benefits from a Velux rooflight within the sloping ceiling overlooking the rear garden.

Step Outside

A particular feature of the property is the extensive parking and generous gardens. Approached through recessed double gates, the property boasts exceptional driveway parking an area of lawn to the front. Side access leads to the attractive rear garden, which benefits from a detached timber garden studio/workshop complete with shower room. Paved terracing adjoins the ground floor apartment, providing excellent space for outdoor entertaining, whilst a central lawn is at the heart of the lower section. The garden rises gently through a series of tiers, with further lawned area and, beyond, a shingle seating area with timber pergola giving shelter and a perfect spot for a BBQ and firepit. A pedestrian gate provides convenient access to the rear service lane.

Additional Information

Access: Level driveway with two steps into the property.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax bands: Ground floor flat - B, maisonette - B (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/2027 per property is £1,911.00.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor and variable in-home via O2 & Vodafone, good outdoor with EE & Three, according to the Ofcom checker.

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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Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Compliance

In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital id verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.

Garden

Large garden.

Balcony

Large balcony

Parking - Driveway