# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (TQ2 6RX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY TQ2 6RX | | Price | £299,950 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £272,500 Dec 2017 | ## Description **GENERAL** **DESCRIPTION** **** **** A 3 bedroom detached bungalow in need of some updating, located near the popular village of Cockington. The property is approached via a long drive (over which the neighbours have access) and leads to a parking area with a garage. The property is situated on a larger than average plot and would benefit from extending, subject to the necessary planning permissions. There are sea views towards Brixham and a large attic which is part boarded, with sea views and perfect for conversion, subject to planning permission.   **ENTRANCE** **PORCH** **** Double glazed front door. Double glazed window with sea views towards Brixham. Door to:-   **ENTRANCE** **HALLWAY** **** Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Central heating radiator. Laminate flooring. Door to principal rooms and access hatch to:-  **ATTIC** **** Spacious with pitched roof, wooden 'pulldown' ladder. Boarded floor, power, lighting and window with superb sea views toward Brixham.  **LOUNGE** **13' 9" x 10' 9" (4.2m x 3.3m)** A pleasant room with original tiled fireplace and inset coal effect gas fire. Double glazed windows to one elevation allows distant sea views across Torbay. Second double glazed window to the side. TV point. Two wall lights. Central heating radiator. Picture rail.   **KITCHEN** **** **10' 5" x 7' 6" (3.2m x 2.3m)** Fitted with oak fronted units and marble effect work surfaces. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and with work surfaces to either side plus cupboards and appliance space under. Breakfast bar with central heating radiator under. Cooker space with electric point. Plumbing for washing machine. Range of matching wall units. Glow-Worm gas boiler for central heating and hot water. Part tiled walls. Double glazed window overlooking garden. Pantry cupboard with window and trip switch fuse box. Double glazed door to outside.   **BEDROOM** **1** **10' 9" x 10' 9" (3.3m x 3.3m)** A good double room with built in wardrobes and central dressing table with mirror over. Double glazed window with sea views. Laminate floor. Picture rail. Central heating radiator.  **BEDROOM** **2** **10' 9" x 10' 9" (3.3m x 3.3m)** Another double with double glazed window overlooking the side garden. Central heating radiator. Picture rail.   **BEDROOM** **3** **/** **DINING** **ROOM** **** **11' 1" x 7' 6" (3.4m x 2.3m)** A generous single room with two double glazed windows offering sea views to Brixham. Central heating radiator. Picture rail.  **BATHROOM** **** **** Fitted with a pink suite comprising:- Bath with Creda shower fitment over. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Double glazed window. Tiled walls. Central heating radiator. Laminate floor.   **SEPERATE** **W/C** **** **** White low level W/C. Central heating radiator. Window.  **GARDENS** **** The bungalow sits in a good sized plot surrounded by gardens on all sides. There is a large paved area which continues to the front which is concreted with shrubs and this then turns into the side garden, this also has shrubs and a raised sun deck. To the rear is a shrub area plus timber store shed and brick built tool store.   **PARKING** **** **** A driveway allows room for 1 or 2 cars and leads to:-   **GARAGE** **** **** Wooden up and over door. Its may be possible to increase the parking facility for a caravan or boat by incorporating some of the side paved garden. This will be subject to any consents required.  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58784005/1641897) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58784005/1641898) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58784005/1641899) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58784005/1641901) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58784005/1641904) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58784005/1641909) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58784005/1641911) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58784005/1641915) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58784005/1641918) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/58784005/1641922) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/58784005/1641925) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/58784005/1641928) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £272,500 | 04/12/2017 | 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:** -31.8% ## 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):** £838/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (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)