5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Teignmouth Road, Torquay TQ1

Description

This substantial freehold five‐bedroom edwardian mansion is offered for sale in excellent condition and is located in a sought after residential area of torquay. Dating from the early 1900s, the property combines generous internal space with a large corner‐plot garden, off‐road parking and a detached single garage, making it well suited to families and investors seeking flexibility of layout and use.

The mansion is currently arranged as two interconnected dwellings: The main house and an adjoining cottage‐style annex. The main house is approached via an entrance vestibule leading into a large character hallway. On the ground floor there is a light‐filled kitchen, together with a lounge and separate dining room. The principal reception rooms feature large south‐facing windows, fireplaces and pleasant views over the garden, providing bright and comfortable living and entertaining spaces.

On the first floor of the main house there are three double bedrooms, along with a bathroom and cloakroom. From this level, a staircase provides access to the loft, A large, windowed space offering clear scope for conversion, subject to any necessary consents. There is also a sizeable basement workshop, used in this capacity for over half a century, offering further potential for development or continued practical use, with a staircase connecting through to the cottage area.

The cottage section is accessible independently from the side via a porch. The ground floor comprises a kitchen, shower room and living room. Upstairs, a small landing leads to two further double bedrooms. The two parts of the property can be reconnected internally by removing partitions in one of the first‐floor bedrooms and on the landing, enabling the house to function as a single traditional family home, or remain semi‐separate to suit multi‐generational living or a home‐and‐income arrangement.

Externally, the property occupies a well‐kept, large corner plot with a south‐facing garden, offering an attractive outlook from the main reception rooms and ample outdoor space. There is off‐road parking together with a detached single garage.

The location is within walking distance of the sea and provides good access to local amenities. Teignmouth Road sits within reach of Torquay's shops, cafés and everyday services, with further facilities available in the town centre and along the seafront. Families will appreciate the range of nearby schools, as well as local parks and green spaces offering walking routes.

Public transport links are readily accessible. Nearby bus routes connect to Torquay town centre and surrounding districts. Torquay railway station, within a short drive, offers services towards Exeter, Newton Abbot and beyond, providing access to regional and national rail connections. Road links from Torquay lead towards the South Devon Expressway for routes to Exeter and the wider South West.

With five double bedrooms, three reception rooms, two kitchens, two bathrooms, a large basement workshop and loft with clear potential for further development, as well as a south‐facing garden, parking and a detached garage, this Edwardian mansion presents an opportunity for families, multi‐generational households and investors seeking a versatile property in a well‐regarded torquay location.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold

Porch

Entrance Hall

Kitchen

15' 5" x 9' 10"

Living Room

13' 5" x 13' 7"

Dining Room

16' 0" x 13' 6"

Landing

Bedroom 1

15' 10" x 13' 8"

Bedroom 2

13' 6" x 13' 5"

Bedroom 3

9' 2" x 8' 7"

Bathroom

9' 1" x 7' 5"

Main House

Annexe

Porch

Kitchen

7' 6" x 7' 3"

Living Room

10' 9" x 11' 4"

Shower Room

9' 0" x 8' 0"

Bedroom 4

14' 6" x 9' 4"

Bedroom 5

8' 5" x 8' 1"

Cellar

21' 3 x 15' 9"

Garage

18' 4" x 8' 4"