Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, TQ1 3LP
Listed 10 Aug 2026 · price reduced 2 Oct 2026 · Torquay
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Key features
- LOCATED ON BABBACOMBE DOWNS
- COTTAGE STYLE PROPERTY
- PRIVATE FRONTGARDEN
- NO CHAIN
- TWO BEDROOMS
About this home
Guide Price £250,000 - £260,000 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION A delightful two bedroom character cottage ideally situated in the heart of Babbacombe. This charming home is in good condition throughout and offers a blend of character features and comfortable living. Benefitting from a private garden, it provides an ideal outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining. Conveniently located close to local shops, cafés, amenities and the beautiful Babbacombe coastline, this property is perfect as a permanent residence or holiday home. Door into Porch. Door into Lounge. LOUNGE A very spacious lounge diner, window to front, radiator, understairs cupboard and window through to kitchen. KITCHEN White modern fitted kitchen, drawers & cupboards over & under surfaces, built-in oven & hob, space for fridge freezer & washing machine. Window to back and door to back. BEDROOM 1 A good sized double bedroom, window to front and decorative feature fireplace. BEDROOM 2 Another generous sized bedroom, window to back and radiator. BATHROOM Corner shower unit, bath, hand wash basin, low level W/C, glass vanity cupboard and wall hung radiator. OUTSIDE The back has 2 x brick built storage, one can be used as a utility cupboard, 1 x outside WC. At the front is a large level sunny private garden, with level lawn & patio/seating area. Verified Material Information Costs and tenure Tenure: Freehold Council tax band: C EPC rating: C The building
Mid-terrace house, non-standard construction (There is a flat roof above the back bedroom - 25% of total roofing.) Accessibility adaptations: Level access Services Mains electricity Mains water Mains foul drainage Mains surface water drainage Mains gas central heating Heating features: Double glazing Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) Mobile coverage: O2 good, Vodafone ok, Three good, EE great Parking: None Not in a controlled parking zone No disabled parking available Risks and restrictions Not a listed building In In the Babbacombe Downs conservation area (per planning.data.gov.uk; confirm via the local authority search). No tree preservation order Public right of way: There is a shared front path with neighbour at 81 Babbacombe Downs Road. There is a shared back alley the length of the terrace which residents walk along. The alley is gated at each end. Title register restrictions (DN120625): - The owner cannot build anything higher than seven feet, or change the outside of the house above that height, without getting written permission from the estate owners. - If the owner wants to build or change the house, they must submit plans to the estate's representative and pay a small fee for the review. - The owner cannot put in new windows or openings in any wall within 15 feet of the neighbouring property without permission. - Trees and bushes must not be allowed to grow so tall or thick that they block the views from nearby properties. - The property cannot be used for any business or trade without written permission. - The owner must not use the property in a way that lowers its value or disturbs the neighbours' enjoyment of their homes. - Boundary walls and fences that do not face a road must be shared and maintained jointly with the neighbours (known as party walls).
Non-coal mining area: yes All information is provided without warranty. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The information contained is intended to help you decide whether the property is suitable for you. You should verify any answers which are important to you with your property lawyer or surveyor or ask for quotes from the appropriate trade experts: builder, plumber, electrician, damp, and timber expert. AGENTS NOTES These details are meant as a guide only. Any mention of planning permission, loft rooms, extensions etc, does not imply they have all the necessary consents, building control etc. Photographs, measurements, floorplans are also for guidance only and are not necessarily to scale or indicative of size or items included in the sale. Commentary regarding length of lease, maintenance charges etc is based on information supplied to us and may have changed. We recommend you make your own enquiries via your legal representative over any matters that concern you prior to agreeing to purchase.
Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- No parking
- Garden
- Private garden
Floorplan
Location
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- Torre Station1.5 mi
- Torquay Station1.8 mi
- Paignton Station3.8 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in TQ1 over the last 12 months: flat £150k · terraced £220k · detached £595k · semi-detached £297k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Greys Cottages, Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay TQ1 3LR | Terraced Freehold | 1 Oct 2024 | £450,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in TQ1
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Taylors (Torbay) Ltd, Torquay on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 10 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 02/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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