1 bed cottage to rent

Hartop Road, Torquay TQ1

This spacious period cottage is located within the sought after area of St Marychurch and offers generous room sizes and off road parking. The property is situated within easy access to the St Marychurch precinct where a comprehensive selection of shops, Churches, medical practices and banking facilities are found. Torquay Golf Club 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.

Regret no smokers.

Step Inside

A storm porch with obscure double glazed entrance door featuring leaded light detailing opens to the reception hall. A glazed door leads to the sitting/dining room, which benefits from a double aspect. The sitting room opens through to the kitchen, fitted with a range of white flush fronted units with roll edged work surfaces and sink. There is a built-in electric oven and hob with filter hood over, space and provision for a washing machine, and a deep understairs storage cupboard with fitted shelving. From the reception hall, a staircase with turning top winders rises to the landing, where there is an airing cupboard housing the immersion cylinder. The spacious double bedroom enjoys a dual aspect to the front and side. Comprehensive fitted wardrobes and chest of drawers. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with electric shower over and glazed screen, basin, WC, chrome heated towel rail and Velux rooflight.

Step Outside

A particular feature of 1 Fairway Cottages is the private concrete hardstanding to the front, providing valuable off-road parking for a property of this nature. The area also offers potential to be adapted as a garden or outdoor seating space, if preferred.

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.

Council Tax Band

Torbay Council. Band 'B'. Full amount payable 2026/27 - £1,911.00

Deposit

£860

Directions

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Sat nav: TQ1 4QQ. From our office turn left at the traffic lights and continue around pass the golf course, turn left at the second roundabout into Teignmouth Road then immediately left into Hartop Road (one way), Fairway Cottages are half way up on the right hand side.

Additional Information

Access: One step from the parking area. Heating: Electric. Services: Mains Electric, Water & Drainage. Council tax band: B (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is £1,911.00. Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor and in-home with EE, good outdoor and variable in-home with Three, good outdoor with O2 & Vodafone (according to the Ofcom website).

Permitted Payments & Tenant Protection 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 Protection 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 England Base 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.

Parking - Driveway

Driveway parking for one vehicle.