Situated in the ever popular Sherwell Valley, this bay fronted three bedroom SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE has been a happy home for our client for almost 35 years and provides well presented, extended family accommodation.  Neutrally decorated throughout the property provides spacious open plan living space to the ground floor plus a study, with THREE BEDROOMS and a bathroom to the first floor.  A mature landscaped terraced garden and paved patios, as well as a detached garage and additional valuable off-road parking also compliment this delightful home.

The highly regarded Sherwell Valley Primary and both Grammar Schools are within easy reach, whilst a selection of other schools are just a short distance further including the primary schools of Shiphay, Queensway and Cockington. Local parades of shops can be found in both Hawkins Avenue and Old Mill Road, with The Willows shopping complex within a short drive.  For those commuting out of Torquay, the South Devon Highway and A380 are easily joined from this side of Torquay and the picturesque Cockington Country Park and Torquay's sea front are both found within a few miles.

OWNER INSIGHT

"I moved into 223 believing it to be a 'pit stop' home until I found where I wanted to settle. This is an ideal location for schools, shopping, and ring road to exit routes out of Torbay via M5, A30, or A38. The large light and airy rooms, garage and driveway, front and back gardens … ticked all the boxes for a house to sell on when I found my dream home. I am still here 35 years later! I opened up the living areas, put in a new kitchen and really enjoyed the house finding it very comfortable and easy to live in … So I stayed put! I embraced the logistics of the location being convenient for rural areas, Occombe and Cockington , out of town shopping, leisure facilities and the harbour adding to the quality of my daily life . However … I am now at an age where I must consider my future and need to downsize to a smaller home … hence now selling."

STEP INSIDE

From the driveway steps rise to a double glazed front door opening to the ENTRANCE PORCH with inner door to the RECEPTION HALL with understairs storage cupboard housing the gas meter, electric meter and consumer unit. SITTING ROOM with bay window overlooking the front garden and feature coal effect, living flame gas fire. DINING ROOM with range of base level storage cupboards with working surface over, display shelving, glass fronted cupboards and wine rack. Opening with illuminated plinth over leads to the KITCHEN, fitted with a range of wood effect fronted units, working surfaces with tiled splashbacks and inset sink unit. Built-in electric oven, four ring gas hob with cooker hood above, integrated washing machine and fridge/freezer. Ceramic tiled floor, window and door to the driveway. STUDY with window to the side and open fronted cupboard recess with obscure window.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with window to the side and loft access hatch with ladder. BEDROOM 1 is a bright room with window to the front giving views across the valley. BEDROOM 2 with window overlooking the attractive terraced rear garden and range of fitted wardrobes with mirror sliding doors. Cupboard housing the Ideal Logic+ gas fired boiler. BEDROOM 3 with window to the front. BATHROOM with white suite of panelled bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Part tiled walls with decorative inset trim and obscure glazed window.

STEP OUTSIDE

To the rear is a good size tiered garden with steps rising to a paved patio and further steps leading to a garden shed. Steps and pathway rise through the garden which is mainly laid to terraces of lawn with further paved patio. To the rear of the garden is a gently sloping lawn from where views are enjoyed across the valley. Within the garden are a variety of mature plants, shrubs and trees. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with well stocked shrubbery surround. Driveway with parking for several vehicles leading to the DETACHED GARAGE with up and over door and pitched tiled roof.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Double Glazing (except garage) Gas Central Heating Council Tax Band – ‘C’ (Torbay Council) Please Note: In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979 we advise that this property is owned by a member of staff of John Lake Estate Agents Limited.

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: TQ2 6EP. From Torquay sea front turn into Rathmore Road passing Torquay train station on your left, keep in left hand lane and at the traffic lights continue onto Avenue Road. Follow the road onto Newton Road and at the traffic lights turn left into Shiphay Lane. Continue up Shiphay Lane/Shiphay Avenue until you reach the roundabout. Turn left into Upper Cockington Lane and proceed down the hill, turn left into Hawkins Avenue and just passed the entrance to Sherwell Valley Primary School the road bears to the right into Sherwell Valley Road.

Garden

Sizeable tiered garden.

Parking - Garage

Parking - On Drive