2 bed terraced house to rent

Princes Street, Torquay TQ1

This charming period cottage stands just a pebbles throw from the picturesque Babbacombe Downs which overlooks Lyme Bay with shingle beaches below. The accommodation presents open plan principal living space and traditional two-bedroom layout to the first floor whilst externally there is a low maintenance rear courtyard garden.

Princes Street is found in the very heart of Babbacombe, in an enviable level location close to a host of local amenities including shops, eateries, theatre and Cary Parks, with tennis and bowls clubs.

Regret no smokers or pets.

Step Inside

A part glazed composite front door opens to the reception hall with cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer unit. Door to the sitting room with window to the front with recessed window seat, durable wood effect flooring, feature wooden fire surround with marble effect inset and hearth and storage cupboard housing the gas meter. Opening through to the kitchen which is fitted with a range of white fronted units and wood effect work tops with inset sink unit. Built-in electric oven, four ring gas hob with cooker hood over and provision for washing machine. Cupboard housing the Ideal Logic gas fired boiler, further storage cupboard, slate effect tiled floor, window to the rear and half glazed door to the garden.

Step Upstairs

From the reception hall stairs rise to the First Floor Landing with hatch to loft space and recess with shelf and clothes rail with curtain front. Bedroom 1 is a double room with two windows to the rear and shelved storage cupboard. Bedroom 2 is an 'L' shaped room with window to the front. Bathroom with white suite of 'P' shaped bath with shower mixer taps, wash hand basin and WC. Part aqua panelled walls, ladder style heated towel rail, extractor fan and built-in storage cupboard.

Step Outside

To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden laid for ease of maintenance with decked terracing and gravelled bed beyond. Within the garden is a lockable store.

Deposit

£1,030

Additional Information

Access: Virtually level access.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains electric, gas, water & drainage.
Council tax band: ‘B’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/26 is £1,819.88.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal likely with EE but limited via Three, O2 & Vodafone.

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 3LW.
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Permitted Payments & Tenant Information

Prior to the commencement of your tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'):- Holding deposit: 1 week's rent. Security deposit: 5 week's rent. 1 month's rent: Minus the holding deposit originally paid. Please Note: The holding deposit is paid to reserve a property and will go towards the first month's rent should referencing be satisfactory. This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right- to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Permitted Payments & Tenant Information

During the tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'): Variation of contract: £50 Lost keys or other security devices: Payment of incurred costs of replacement loss of keys/security devices. Unpaid rent: Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above the Bank of EnglandBase Rate. This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears. John Lake Gilt Edged Lettings Limited is a member of Propertymark which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsmen which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent's website or by contacting the agent directly.

Garden

Decked terrace & gravelled garden for ease of maintenance.