House For Sale £675,000
Description Occupying a stunning position within one of Torquay's most prestigious roads and enviably positioned just a pebble's throw from the scenic Babbacombe Downs, This mature detached house commands fine views to the rear across towards St Marychurch and Petitor, as well as enjoying some sea glimpses into Lyme Bay from the first floor. The property provides three reception rooms, with the principal rooms linked and opening onto a raised decked terrace enjoying the wonderful views. These are complemented by three bedrooms and two separate shower rooms. Little Croft is set within a good size plot with beautifully landscaped rear gardens, mainly laid to lawn, a gated driveway providing valuable off-road parking and beneath the property a workshop and useful storage room can be found.
The comprehensive amenities of both St Marychurch and Babbacombe are within a level walk whilst a selection of leisure clubs including tennis, bowls, sailing and golf are equally easily accessible. The local shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe can be found at the base of the wooded hillside below Babbacombe Downs, accessed via the cliff railway or winding pathways. A true lifestyle purchase awaits the new owner.
Owner insight "I never hesitated for one moment when I saw Little Croft for sale, even before I had viewed the house I knew I had to buy it, such a pretty house in the most perfect location right by the sea, a wonderful open outlook at the rear and with all that St Marychurch & Babbacombe have to offer. It was my little slice of the world where I was going to retire to play tennis and golf and walk the coastal footpath every day! Unfortunately life didn't pan out quite the way I hoped and, having renovated and updated the house over the last few years, I thought that holiday letting would be a good compromise as I could still enjoy some weeks here but I just haven't found the time and have now made the difficult decision to sell.
The house has so much potential and could be so much more, I had planned to extend the house at garden level to make a granny flat, with a terrace and garden room above to make the most of the all day sun and the glass of wine while the sun is setting, with the highlight being the lovely evening lights at the model village which create the most beautiful outlook - completely unique!"
step inside Double gates open to a tarmac driveway with gravelled parking area from where a front door opens to the entrance porch with windows to both sides and front. An attractive, original door with decorative leaded inset panel, leads to the reception hall with cornice work and attractive ceiling freeze, stained natural wood flooring. Multi paned glazed door to the sitting room with bay window to the front with leaded light detailing, cornice work to ceiling and feature fireplace with living flame coal effect gas fire (currently disconnected). Wide archway to the dining room with cornice work to ceiling and French doors opening to the decked terrace and overlooking the attractive landscaped garden with views across the Model Village towards Petitor and around to the twin spiers of St Marychurch. The living room is a bright bay fronted room with leaded light window overlooking the front approach and enjoying some sea glimpses into Lyme Bay. Cornice work to ceiling and feature stone fireplace with fitted pebble effect gas fire (currently disconnected). The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of cream fronted units and marble effect working surfaces with inset Franke sink unit. Built-in electric oven and combination microwave over, four ring gas hob with cooker hood above, provision for dishwasher and integrated fridge/freezer. Cupboard housing the Vaillant gas fired boiler, tiled flooring and two windows to the rear overlooking the garden towards the twin spiers of St Marychurch. Door to rear lobby with storage cupboard, working surface and appliance space beneath, lighting and power points. Tiled floor and windows to the front and side with views over the Model Village with some sea glimpses into Lyme Bay. Shower room with double shower, wash hand basin and WC. Part tiled walls, period style heated towel rail, understairs storage cupboard and two obscure windows.
From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with window over the Half Landing enjoying views over the garden towards the Model Village. Bedroom 1 with two windows to the side and two large fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 2 with window to the front enjoying some sea views into Lyme Bay. Bedroom 3 with widow to the side with views towards the Model Village across towards Petitor and also enjoying sea views into Lyme Bay. Access to eaves storage. Shower room with walk-in double shower, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and WC. Part tiled walls, airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder, hatch to loft space and obscure window.
Step outside To the front double gates open onto the tarmac driveway with parking for one vehicle to the side of which is a gravelled area suitable for additional parking, screened by mature hedging. Steps lead down to a three tiered side paved patio leading to the rear gently sloping lawned garden surrounded by mature well stocked herbaceous borders with further small paved patio. Steps rise to a decked patio which is also accessed from the dining room and from here views are enjoyed over the garden towards St Marychurch and over the valley towards Petitor. Set beneath the property is a useful storage recess and door giving access to the underhouse storage room providing ideal garden storage/workshop etc. With fitted workbench, Butler sink, provision for washing machine, electric meter, consumer unit and equipment for the solar panels. Cloakroom with WC and window. Door to further storage room.
Additional information Double Glazing
Gas Central Heating
Council Tax Band - 'F' (Torbay Council)
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 3LA. From our office in St Marychurch proceed straight across at the traffic light operated crossroads into Hampton Avenue. Where the road bears to the right linking into Higher Downs Road continue straight on into the close where Little Croft will be found on the left hand side.
The comprehensive amenities of both St Marychurch and Babbacombe are within a level walk whilst a selection of leisure clubs including tennis, bowls, sailing and golf are equally easily accessible. The local shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe can be found at the base of the wooded hillside below Babbacombe Downs, accessed via the cliff railway or winding pathways. A true lifestyle purchase awaits the new owner.
Owner insight "I never hesitated for one moment when I saw Little Croft for sale, even before I had viewed the house I knew I had to buy it, such a pretty house in the most perfect location right by the sea, a wonderful open outlook at the rear and with all that St Marychurch & Babbacombe have to offer. It was my little slice of the world where I was going to retire to play tennis and golf and walk the coastal footpath every day! Unfortunately life didn't pan out quite the way I hoped and, having renovated and updated the house over the last few years, I thought that holiday letting would be a good compromise as I could still enjoy some weeks here but I just haven't found the time and have now made the difficult decision to sell.
The house has so much potential and could be so much more, I had planned to extend the house at garden level to make a granny flat, with a terrace and garden room above to make the most of the all day sun and the glass of wine while the sun is setting, with the highlight being the lovely evening lights at the model village which create the most beautiful outlook - completely unique!"
step inside Double gates open to a tarmac driveway with gravelled parking area from where a front door opens to the entrance porch with windows to both sides and front. An attractive, original door with decorative leaded inset panel, leads to the reception hall with cornice work and attractive ceiling freeze, stained natural wood flooring. Multi paned glazed door to the sitting room with bay window to the front with leaded light detailing, cornice work to ceiling and feature fireplace with living flame coal effect gas fire (currently disconnected). Wide archway to the dining room with cornice work to ceiling and French doors opening to the decked terrace and overlooking the attractive landscaped garden with views across the Model Village towards Petitor and around to the twin spiers of St Marychurch. The living room is a bright bay fronted room with leaded light window overlooking the front approach and enjoying some sea glimpses into Lyme Bay. Cornice work to ceiling and feature stone fireplace with fitted pebble effect gas fire (currently disconnected). The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of cream fronted units and marble effect working surfaces with inset Franke sink unit. Built-in electric oven and combination microwave over, four ring gas hob with cooker hood above, provision for dishwasher and integrated fridge/freezer. Cupboard housing the Vaillant gas fired boiler, tiled flooring and two windows to the rear overlooking the garden towards the twin spiers of St Marychurch. Door to rear lobby with storage cupboard, working surface and appliance space beneath, lighting and power points. Tiled floor and windows to the front and side with views over the Model Village with some sea glimpses into Lyme Bay. Shower room with double shower, wash hand basin and WC. Part tiled walls, period style heated towel rail, understairs storage cupboard and two obscure windows.
From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with window over the Half Landing enjoying views over the garden towards the Model Village. Bedroom 1 with two windows to the side and two large fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 2 with window to the front enjoying some sea views into Lyme Bay. Bedroom 3 with widow to the side with views towards the Model Village across towards Petitor and also enjoying sea views into Lyme Bay. Access to eaves storage. Shower room with walk-in double shower, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and WC. Part tiled walls, airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder, hatch to loft space and obscure window.
Step outside To the front double gates open onto the tarmac driveway with parking for one vehicle to the side of which is a gravelled area suitable for additional parking, screened by mature hedging. Steps lead down to a three tiered side paved patio leading to the rear gently sloping lawned garden surrounded by mature well stocked herbaceous borders with further small paved patio. Steps rise to a decked patio which is also accessed from the dining room and from here views are enjoyed over the garden towards St Marychurch and over the valley towards Petitor. Set beneath the property is a useful storage recess and door giving access to the underhouse storage room providing ideal garden storage/workshop etc. With fitted workbench, Butler sink, provision for washing machine, electric meter, consumer unit and equipment for the solar panels. Cloakroom with WC and window. Door to further storage room.
Additional information Double Glazing
Gas Central Heating
Council Tax Band - 'F' (Torbay Council)
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 3LA. From our office in St Marychurch proceed straight across at the traffic light operated crossroads into Hampton Avenue. Where the road bears to the right linking into Higher Downs Road continue straight on into the close where Little Croft will be found on the left hand side.
