# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TQ2 6RX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY TQ2 6RX | | Price | £354,950 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Last sold | £345,000 Aug 2012 | ## Description **ENTRANCE** **** UPVC panelled and obscure double glazed main entrance door opening to:-  **ENTRANCE** **LOBBY** **** Door to understairs storage cupboard, further door to:-  **CLOAKROOM/WC** **** UPVC obscure double glazed window, white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin with tiled splashback, storage cupboard housing gas fired boiler servicing domestic hot water and central heating.  **** **** From Entrance Lobby, decoratively obscure glazed and leaded door opening to:-  **RECEPTION** **HALL** **** Attractive stairway to first floor, telephone point, radiator, picture rail, two wall light points.  **LOUNGE** **17' 11" x 11' 10" plus bay (5.46m x 3.61m)** A spacious light and airy room with walk-in bay window, UPVC double glazing, feature fireplace with marble inlay and hearth, decorative surround and fitted living flame gas fire, TV aerial point, picture rail, radiator, recessed spotlights to ceiling, UPVC double glazed French doors leading out to timber decked balcony and enjoying attractive outlook over rear garden and towards the Cockington Valley.  **DINING** **ROOM** **12' 11" x 11' 10" plus bay (3.94m x 3.61m)** A spacious family room with walk-in bay window, UPVC double glazing and outlook to front, two radiators, picture rail, door to:-  **STUDY** **8' 11" x 8' 2" (2.72m x 2.49m)** Shelving, UPVC double glazed patio doors lead to Conservatory, further door to:-  **WORKSHOP** **8' 3" x 7' 11" (2.51m x 2.41m)** With additional shelving and UPVC panelled and obscure double glazed door opening to driveway to front.  **CONSERVATORY** **12' 2" x 8' 11" (3.71m x 2.72m)** A spacious room with UPVC double glazing to surround, lights and power points, remote controlled sun blind, UPVC double glazed casement door leading out to timber decked balcony, again enjoying attractive outlook to rear garden.   **KITCHEN** **11' 10" x 9' 10" (3.61m x 3m)** Range of modern oak fronted fitments comprising base and drawer cupboards with rolled edge work surfaces extending to breakfast bar, inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and plumbing for automatic dishwasher, tiled splashbacks. Four ring electric hob set into recess with built-in electric double oven, matching range of wall cupboards with concealed lighting under. Opening through to Breakfast Room, glazed door opening to:-  **CONSERVATORY** **19' 0" x 5' 2" (5.79m x 1.57m)** UPVC double glazing to surround and outlook to side, UPVC double glazed and panelled doors leading out to front and rear gardens.  **BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **8' 8" x 4' 11" (2.64m x 1.5m)** UPVC double glazed windows to surround enjoying attractive outlook across the rear garden and towards the Cockington Valley, radiator, two wall light points, UPVC double glazed patio door leading out to timber decked balcony. Double swing doors opening to:-   **UTILITY** **ROOM** **7' 0" x 5' 4" (2.13m x 1.63m)** Window to side, plumbing for automatic washing machine, built-in shelving and space for fridge freezer.  **FIRST** **FLOOR** **ACCOMMODATION** ****   **FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** UPVC obscure double glazed window, radiator, picture rail, two wall light points, airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder, immersion heater and shelving, hatch to roof void with pull down ladder and light offering a good deal of storage.  **BEDROOM** **1** **12' 11" x 11' 11" (3.94m x 3.63m)** Walk-in bay window with UPVC double glazing and outlook to front with distance sea views towards Torquay town centre, radiator, wash basin set in vanity unit with adjoining dressing table, wall mirror and light over, matching wardrobes to one wall and bedside tables, picture rail.  **BEDROOM** **2** **11' 11" x 10' 10" plus bay (3.63m x 3.3m)** A spacious double bedroom with walk-in bay window, UPVC double glazing, enjoying attractive outlook over rear garden and to the surrounding Cockington Valley, wash basin with cupboard under, radiator, picture rail.  **BEDROOM** **3** **11' 10" x 8' 8" (3.61m x 2.64m)** UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear aspects, again with similar outlooks to Bedroom 2, radiator, overhead cupboards and picture rail.  **BEDROOM** **4** **8' 8" x 7' 0" (2.64m x 2.13m)** UPVC double glazed window with outlooks similar to Bedroom 2, radiator, picture rail.  **BATH/SHOWER** **ROOM** **** UPVC obscure double glazed window, modern white suite comprising panelled bath, wash basin set in vanity unit with cupboard under and wall mirror over, shower cubicle with plumbed shower unit, ceramic tiling to walls, radiator.  **SEPARATE** **WC** **** UPVC obscure double glazed window, low level WC.  **OUTSIDE** **** To the front of the property there is a driveway offering off road parking, lawned area with flower and shrub borders, outside light. Paths to either side of the property with gated access to the rear garden. The rear garden is a particular feature of the property, being predominantly level and laid to lawn, inset flower and shrub borders, patio area with ornamental pond, rockery to one side with loose stone path, mature trees and shrubs. Steps lead up to timber decked balcony with storage under, level access from garden to under property store.  **VIEWING** **ARRANGEMENTS** **** For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact our Chelston Office on 01803 897321.  **DIRECTIONS** **** From Newton Road proceed towards Torre Station. Turn right at the traffic lights into Avenue Road. Continue across the first set of traffic lights before turning right at the second set of traffic lights into Walnut Road. Continue between the parade of shops into St Matthew's Road and then turn right into Herbert Road before turning left into Thorne Park Road. The property will be seen a short distance along on the left hand side.  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641948) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641953) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641954) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641957) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641959) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641961) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641964) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641965) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641966) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641969) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641971) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/34067317/1641973) - ![EPC](/listings/photos/34067317/1641975) - EPC ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/34067317/1641982) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/34067317/1641986) - Floorplan 2 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #14789520 - **Address:** 4 Thorne Park Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 6RX - **Certificate Issued:** 19/09/2021 - **Work Completed:** 09/09/2021 - **Items:** 6 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16567304 - **Address:** 4 Thorne Park Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 6RX - **Certificate Issued:** 24/11/2024 - **Work Completed:** 13/11/2024 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #15316648 - **Address:** 4 Thorne Park Road, Torquay, TQ2 6RX - **Certificate Issued:** 24/07/2022 - **Work Completed:** 14/07/2022 - **Items:** 8 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £345,000 | 02/08/2012 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | LITTLE CLEVELANDS SEAWAY LANE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6PN | £675,000 | 18/07/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 15 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £640,000 | 08/03/2024 | Detached | | 24 NUT BUSH LANE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6SB | £640,000 | 27/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £700,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 18 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £650,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached | | GREENHAVEN HERBERT ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RW | £520,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | MIDHURST BURRIDGE ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6HG | £650,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 27 NUT BUSH LANE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6SA | £410,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | | 3 NUT BUSH LANE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6SA | £590,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached | | WEAVERS COTTAGE, COCKINGTON VILLAGE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6XA | £462,500 | 11/01/2022 | Detached | | SILVERDALE SEAWAY LANE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6PN | £808,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | GREENHAYES SEAWAY LANE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6PN | £665,000 | 13/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 18 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £526,000 | 09/09/2021 | Detached | | 19 NUT BUSH LANE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6SA | £450,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £629,000 (4 sales) **Area average:** £587,050 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £440,083 (24 Detached, TQ2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -19.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Torbay). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £822/mo - **Realistic:** £913/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,004/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Devon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £114,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £91,300 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.5% - **10y growth:** 50.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Torbay; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 10.4% - **10y growth (index):** 35.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)