Fore Street, Barton, TQ2 8DN
Listed 29 Sept 2026 · Torquay
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Key features
- Thatched cottage
- Single garage
- Private garden
- Characterful property
- Downstairs cloakroom/WC
- Fitted kitchen with built in appliances and separate utility room
- Spacious lounge/dining room
- Situated in a popular location being close to amenities
- EPC - D
- Council tax band - D
About this home
This charming two-bedroom semi-detached thatched cottage offers a unique blend of character and modern convenience, situated in a highly sought-after location close to local amenities. The property features a spacious lounge and dining room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests, and benefits from a downstairs cloakroom with WC for added practicality. The well-appointed fitted kitchen is equipped with built-in appliances, complemented by a separate utility room providing additional space for laundry and storage. Both bedrooms are well-proportioned, offering comfortable accommodation, while the property’s character features add warmth and appeal throughout.
Externally, the property boasts a generous, private rear garden which is largely laid to lawn, providing an ideal setting for outdoor activities or simply enjoying the tranquil surroundings. The garden is enclosed, ensuring a good degree of seclusion, and features a concreted hardstanding area, perfect for additional seating or as a base for garden structures. At the front, there is convenient access to the single garage, which includes a side courtesy door for easy entry. This delightful outside space perfectly complements the characterful interior, making the property an inviting home both inside and out.
Notes/Criteria Criteria: No smokers or pets Notes: In order to qualify for a tenancy without a guarantor the total annual income required between the tenants is a minimum of 36 times the monthly rent. If a guarantor is required the calculation is 42 times the monthly rent and they will need to be a UK homeowner. The 1st month's rent will need to be paid in advance and to reserve the property 1 week's rent is payable as a holding deposit, this is will go towards the full deposit should referencing be satisfactory. The holding deposit will not be refundable should you fail your referencing or pull out from renting the property. Referencing forms must be completed within 7 days of paying the holding deposit. The full deposit is equivalent to 5 weeks' rent.
Garden The enclosed rear garden is a good size and laid largely to lawn with a concreted hardstanding. The rear garden also benefits from a patio area and has flower beds bordering stocked with a variety of shrubs and bushes. The garden offers a good deal of seclusion.
Parking - Garage At road level there is access to the single garage and side courtesy door.
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Size
- 915 sq ft / 85 sq m
- Council tax band
- D
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Available from
- 23/11/2026
- Tenancy
- Long term
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Private garden
Floorplan
Location
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- Torre Station1.5 mi
- Torquay Station2.2 mi
- Newton Abbot Station3.8 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in TQ2 over the last 12 months: terraced £215k · semi-detached £270k · detached £390k · flat £140k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8BN | Semi-detached Freehold | 17 Jul 2026 | £245,000 |
| 61 Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8BJ | Flat Freehold | 26 May 2026 | £158,000 |
| Old Manor Farmhouse, 191, Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8DP | Other Freehold | 7 Nov 2025 | £450,000 |
| 24 Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8BG | Semi-detached Freehold | 27 Jun 2025 | £175,000 |
| 103a, Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8BN | Semi-detached Freehold | 28 Feb 2025 | £180,000 |
| Threshing Barn, 191, Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8DP | Semi-detached Freehold | 31 Jan 2025 | £325,000 |
| 1 Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8BD | Terraced Freehold | 28 Jan 2025 | £100,000 |
| 55 Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8BJ | Semi-detached Freehold | 24 Jan 2025 | £245,000 |
| 1 Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8BD | Terraced Freehold | 15 Nov 2024 | £85,000 |
| 116 Fore Street Torquay TQ2 8DN | Semi-detached Freehold | 2 Apr 2024 | £330,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in TQ2
Renting costs
Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.
Listed by Absolute, Torbay on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 29 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 29/09/2026.
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