2 Bed Terraced House, Coastguard Cottages, TQ1

A beautiful 18th Century Old Coastguard Cottage on cliff top position with outstanding 180 degree sea views in front of 7 acre park in South Devon.

This period cottage is in a unique cul-de-sac location with direct access to "Daddyhole Plain" which is a large 7 acre park ideal for children, dog walkers, and sightseers. The park overlooks Torbay in South Devon which directly on the South West Coast Path. There is a small patio garden laid with shrubs and is access straight from cottage through from the lounge, this area overlooks Daddyhole Plain and beyond to the sea.

The cottage is in keeping with its period past: quality furnishings and a home from home feel. A peaceful quiet area only 10 minutes walk into harbour & centre of Torquay, South Devon. The nearest beach with cafes and hotels is Meadfoot Beach, 5 minutes walk.

This cottage has a lovely farmhouse style kitchen-breakfast room and installed a delightful contemporary bathroom. All the doors are stripped back to original pine. Double glazed throughout.

The kitchen is complete with all period fittings, consistant with this 18th Century cottage situated in a conservation area. Installed period sold pine wall units, a pine dresser, victorian plate rack, double belfast sink, granite worktops, tranventine floor tiles, built in dishwasher and ruby red Aga gas cooker.

The contemporary bathroom has an unusual double basin sink, double person power shower and a deep "Duravit" bath. The property is serviced by a water softener built into the central heating system. Floor to ceiling mix of rustic large tiles and travertine floor tiles.

The lounge is a lovely light & airy room with a feature fire place, built in cupboard and an access door to sunny patio garden onto Daddyhole Plain the acre acre park in front of the cottage.

This two bedroom period cottage has very large double bedroom overlooking Daddyhole Plain and with 180 degrees view of the Torbay. The second bedroom is a twin bedroom overlooking the town. The front bedroom is very big and has two large sash windows.

Understairs cupboard housing washing machine and further storage. There is a boiler room with further storage at back of property.

There is allocated parking space right at the front of cottage on the cul-de-sac road, accessed through small courtyard garden laid to shrubs, patio stones, and gravel path.

At the back of the house is a courtyard garden area with an interesting outhouse which used to be the old wash house and toilets in yesteryear! The outhouse is currently dismissed as 5 store rooms. This area and outhouse is shared with the cottage next door which is also owned by the same vendor. Three of the store rooms can be used for extra storage and half the patio area are able to be used. 

Torquay is one of three beautiful towns forming the sheltered Tor Bay and is renowned for a warm climate, clear bathing waters & clean air. Local beaches form a golden arc around the bay with shingle coves scattered nearby.

The town provides a wonderful quality of life with excellent shopping, waterside restaurants, a theatre and bars. Internationally renowned water sports are held in sheltered deep water bay, with a marina providing excellent mooring facilities for luxury yachts. South Devon's coastal path offer great walking, golf courses, & magnificent Dartmoor National Park.

Torquay itself became fashionable for naval officers & other affluent families during early 19th century, prompting building of large fashionable villas and exclusive hotels. Today, Torquay is well served with direct rail links to the major cities, motorway & airport at the cathedral city of Exeter.

With a micro-climate comparable to those found much further South and some 22 miles of coastline, cliffs, coves and beaches for you to enjoy, you’ll soon understand why Torbay is also referred to as the English Riviera.

Stunning views are to be seen just about everywhere across the Bay, and in addition to the expected water sports of swimming, kayaking, paddle-boarding, surfing and boating, the coastline provides great places for diving, angling and crabbing.

The English Riviera is also part of the UNESCO Global Geopark which recognises and supports important wildlife areas around the world. Whether it’s up at Berry Head Nature Reserve, Cockington Country Park, or Occombe Farm, the area offers brilliant woodland, cliff, and coastal paths to explore. The local charity Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust also organise a variety of opportunities to study the natural wildlife at your leisure.

The town is an ideal base for those also wanting to explore a bit further afield. Following the coastline to the West, you’ll easily reach places like Brixham, Dartmouth, and Blackpool Sands while to the East you’ll find Teignmouth, Dawlish and just a bit further on Exmouth and Exeter, with stunning Dartmoor just beyond. Moreover, Cornwall is only an hour away (Tamar Bridge) with its beautiful north and south coastlines and world-famous attractions like the Eden Project.

Torquay train station is 2 miles from the cottage. By road the A380 (South Devon Highway) brings you to within 3 miles of the cottage, this road is linked to the M5 motorway.

BILLS EXCLUDED (gas, electric + water)

COUNCIL TAX (band D £163 pcm). 

High speed BT broadband and TV licence INCLUDED  

Video walk through available to send on request, please ask