2 bed terraced house for sale

St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1

Set behind the discrete dressed stone façade is a deceptively spacious two bedroom house, forming one of a pair of homes converted from the Bible Christian Ebenezer Chapel circa 1990 and situated on the lower slopes of the established St Marychurch Conservation Area. The property is an ideal first time buy or rental investment and provides split level accommodation comprising sitting room and dining room with lofty ceiling heights which is complemented with kitchen, bathroom and two double bedrooms.

St Marychurch precinct, with its village ambiance is within a short saunter providing comprehensive amenities from wide range of shopping, cafes, pubs and eateries to selection of Churches and medical centres. Torquay Golf Club also stands on nearby Petitor Road where the scenic South Devon coastal footpaths can also be joined, meandering through fields and woodland to join picturesque coves and beaches.

EPC Rating: D

Sellers Insight

"This lovely converted Chapel has been in our family for two generations as an investment property. It's ideally suited for a Single occupant preferred or professional couple getting on to the property ladder, with great accessibility to the local area.

St Marychurch has always been a popular place to live and work, retaining a strong community spirit.

We really hope it goes to someone who loves it."

Step Inside

An obscure double glazed front door opens to the split level reception hall with cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer unit. Four steps descend to the lower hall with deep understairs storage cupboard with electric light, power point and shelving. The sitting room has a high level window to the front, lofty ceiling height, feature painted fire surround with wood display mantels and television shelf and fitted coal effect electric fire. Square archway to the dining room with lofty ceiling height and window to the rear with deep cill. The kitchen is fitted with a range of white high gloss fronted units and granite effect work tops with inset sink. Spaces for electric cooker, fridge/freezer and provision for washing machine. Wall mounted Worcester gas boiler, extractor fan, wood effect flooring and window to the rear.

Step Upstairs

From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the first floor landing with hatch to loft space and built-in storage cupboard. Bedroom 1 is a double room with Velux window. Bedroom 2 is also a double room with recessed display shelf and Velux window. Bathroom with white suite of panelled bath with Triton electric shower over, wash basin and WC. Aqua panelling to walls, airing cupboard with factory lagged cylinder, wood effect flooring, extractor fan and obscure glazed window.

Additional Information

Access: Level access, with single step at the front door.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: ‘B’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is £1,911.00.
Conservation area: St Marychurch.
Flood risk: Surface water: Very Low rivers & the sea: Very Low (according to the website).
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor, variable in-home with EE, O2 & Vodafone, good outdoor & in-home with Three (according to the Ofcom website).

Please Note

We are advised that the property is freehold, with a small area of flying freehold

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 4RL
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Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Compliance

In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital id verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.