3 bed detached house for sale

Church Road, St. Marychurch TQ1

Shallows Orchard is a substantial and extensively improved detached three-bedroom dormer bungalow, occupying a particularly individual position close to the heart of St Marychurch. Extending to approximately 1,697 sq ft, the property offers considerably more accommodation than its exterior might initially suggest, together with the unusual advantage of extensive off-road parking for approximately three vehicles.

The location is a significant part of the appeal. The house sits in a leafy position close to the parish church and only a short walk from St Marychurch precinct, while the elevated setting provides an attractive outlook across the surrounding area. For buyers wanting space and parking without sacrificing day-to-day convenience, it is an especially appealing combination.

Internally, much of the accommodation is arranged across the ground floor. A generous reception hallway gives an immediate sense of the scale of the property and includes a large fitted storage cupboard. From here, the principal living areas and two substantial ground-floor bedrooms are all readily accessible.

The lounge/dining room is an impressive main reception space, large enough to accommodate separate sitting and dining areas. A feature fireplace provides a focal point, complemented by contemporary radiators, while wide glazed doors connect the room with the garden-facing conservatory. This bright additional living space is currently arranged for dining and enjoys an attractive outlook over the greenery of the rear garden, with direct access outside.

The kitchen/breakfast room is equally well proportioned, with extensive Shaker-style cabinetry, generous preparation space and room for informal dining. It is supported by a separate utility room, which has also been upgraded and provides further practical storage and direct outside access.

Two genuinely spacious double bedrooms are positioned on the ground floor and are served by a recently refitted shower room. One of these bedrooms is currently arranged as an additional sitting room, demonstrating the flexibility of the layout for anyone requiring a snug, home office or separate reception room. A recently installed combination boiler is another of the improvements made by the present owners.

The first floor is largely dedicated to an exceptionally generous principal bedroom. Dual windows introduce plenty of natural light and take advantage of the property's elevated outlook, while the accommodation is complemented by a dressing room and a stylish shower room. The arrangement gives the upper floor a private feel while retaining two bedrooms and washing facilities on the main ground-floor level.

Overall, Shallows Orchard combines the space of a substantial family home with the versatility of a dormer bungalow. Its approximately 1,700 sq ft layout, extensive parking, improved accommodation and position within immediate reach of St Marychurch make it a particularly distinctive proposition.

Location

Shallows Orchard occupies an excellent position in the established St Marychurch area of Torquay, with the convenience of the village centre forming a major part of the lifestyle on offer. Fore Street and the pedestrianised precinct provide a strong range of everyday amenities, including independent retailers, cafés and food outlets together with convenience supermarkets, professional services and St Marychurch Post Office. This allows many everyday requirements to be reached on foot rather than requiring a journey into Torquay town centre.

The wider St Marychurch and Babbacombe area is particularly well regarded for access to the coast. Babbacombe Downs sits approximately 300 feet above sea level and provides extensive views across Babbacombe Bay and Lyme Bay, with landscaped open spaces and walking routes leading towards Babbacombe and Oddicombe. The South West Coast Path runs through the area, while Oddicombe Beach can be approached on foot or by the historic Babbacombe Cliff Railway from the Downs.

For leisure, the surrounding area also places Babbacombe's cafés and restaurants, Torquay Golf Club, Babbacombe Theatre, the Model Village and Bygones within convenient reach. Oddicombe Beach provides a café and seasonal beach facilities, while the wider coast path gives walkers access towards Petitor, Maidencombe and, in the opposite direction, Babbacombe and Torquay.

Public transport connections are particularly useful for buyers who do not wish to rely solely on a car. Current Stagecoach Route 22 links St Marychurch with central Torquay, Paignton and South Devon College and operates seven days a week, with services of up to every ten minutes. The 35A and 35C services provide further connections around Torquay, including The Willows and Torbay Hospital.

Torre and Torquay railway stations provide access to the wider rail network, with Great Western Railway services towards Newton Abbot and Exeter and onward mainline connections, including services towards London Paddington. Road access from St Marychurch is straightforward towards Riviera Way and the A380, providing links towards Newton Abbot, Exeter and the M5.

Garden

To the rear is a lower-level garden enjoying a leafy and established backdrop. The garden is predominantly arranged around paved areas with mature planting and trees providing greenery and a good degree of screening, creating space for outdoor seating without the upkeep associated with a large lawned garden.

There is also valuable under-house storage together with additional garden storage, particularly useful for bicycles, outdoor furniture, tools and general household equipment

Parking - Driveway