Cottage for sale in Daddyhole Plain, Torquay TQ1

This character cottage forms part of a terrace of former coastguard cottages, enviably positioned to take full advantage of the picturesque views over Daddyhole Plain to the sea at Tor Bay toward Brixham’s Berry Head. The property has been both a loved home and rental investment for our client for circa 25 years, and priced to reflect a degree of modernisation now beneficial, though presents a wonderful opportunity for those wishing to inject their own taste and style into unique home within one of Torquay's most desirable residential locations.

The Cottage stands just a short distance from Meadfoot Beach, being a haven for water sports, and the coast path to Torquay’s bustling harbour and Marina with deep water mooring facilities, waterside bars and restaurants and the promenade leading past the Princess Theatre toward Torre Abbey Sands. Wellswood, with its ‘village’ ambiance is a little over a mile distance, retaining the popular Kents Pub, well supported St Matthias Church, Ilsham Primary School, and parade of local shops.

EPC Rating: D

Owner's Insight

"I have loved twenty five years enjoyment of the cottage, which has been my main home, holiday home, and more latterly investment with both holiday lets and standard tenancies. My family, friends, and I have made so many wonderful memories, never growing tired of the stunning 180 degree views and watching the weather change as it rolls across the bay. One of the best attributes is the acres of beautiful garden on our doorstep which we don't have to maintain!"

Step Inside

The cottage is arranged in a traditional design over two floors. Stepping through the glazed front door to the sitting room with storage cupboards and shelving to the alcoves. Door to the dining room with painted brick fireplace, storage to the alcove and view to the rear courtyard. Door to the kitchen, positioned to the rear with view toward the courtyard. Useful larder storage and door to the rear lobby with cloakroom, and access to the rear courtyard garden. From the kitchen, the turned staircase rises to the first floor landing with window over the stairway and generous linen storage. Three bedrooms are positioned to the first floor, with the two larger rooms being seaward facing with fire surrounds, and the third bedroom and bathroom to the rear of the cottage.

Step Outside

To the front is a southerly facing terrace commanding exceptional views over Daddyhole Plain to the sea beyond. To the rear, a shared walkway separates the cottage from the enclosed courtyard. Within the courtyard is a single storey stone building with slate roof, we understand originally a wash house and now providing useful storage which is divided with number 4 Coastguard Cottages. The vehicular approach to Coastguard Cottages provides unrestricted on-road parking.

Additional Information

Heating - Gas central heating.

Services - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage.

Council tax band - D (£2,232.85 for 2024/25) Torbay Council.

Agents Notes

Please note: The cottage has areas of flying freehold.

The neighbouring cottage, number 4 is in the same ownership and also presently on the market with our firm. The cottages are currently linked by connecting doors to the first floor which has enabled the cottages to be holiday let together. Our client will have the doors removed and the link professionally blocked up, unless a purchaser wishes to purchase both properties together.

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 2EG. WHAT3WORDS: Armed.orchestra.cats.
From Torquay's harbourside (keeping Hoopers department store on your left and the inner harbour on your right), turn right at the clock tower onto Victoria Parade, continue up the hill passing Living Coasts into Park Hill Road, passing The Imperial Hotel. On reaching the brow of the hill turn right into Daddyhole Road, continue to the end of the road then turn right towards the car park, turn right into the lane before the green and the Cottage is on the right hand side.

Rear Garden

Small yard with stone building providing storage.

Parking - On Street