# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TQ2 6RX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY TQ2 6RX | | Price | £365,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £345,000 Dec 2014 | ## Description **DESCRIPTION** **** This particularly spacious detached house is situated within one of Chelston's premier locations and is within walking distance of nearby Walnut Road shops and the picturesque village of Cockington. Torquay town centre and seafront promenade are also only a short drive away. The tastefully presented accommodation benefits from two large reception rooms, a good size conservatory and a fitted L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room. There are four double bedrooms, the master of which benefits from a bath/shower room and, in addition, there is a study/office, separate shower room/WC and ground floor cloakroom/WC. Gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing is also installed. Outside there are predominantly level gardens to the front and rear, driveway and an integral garage. To appreciate the exceptional space and sought after location viewing will be necessary and comes highly recommended.  **MAIN** **ENTRANCE** **** UPVC double glazed French doors opening to:-  **ENTRANCE** **PORCH** **** Ceramic tiled floor, timber panelled and decoratively leaded glazed main entrance door opening to:-  **RECEPTION** **HALL** **** Stairway to first floor with storage cupboard under, radiator, wood veneer floor, picture rail, telephone point.  **CLOAKROOM/WC** **** UPVC obscure double glazed window, modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback, wood veneer floor, radiator, picture rail.  **LOUNGE** **16' 6" into bay x 11' 9" (5.03m x 3.58m)** A spacious light and airy room with walk-in bay window, UPVC double glazing and outlook to front garden, feature fireplace with ceramic tiling to surround and hearth, fitted living flame gas fire, two radiators, picture rail.  **DINING** **ROOM** **12' 11" x 11' 11" (3.94m x 3.63m)** A spacious family room with feature fireplace and log effect electric fire, radiator, wood veneer floor, picture rail. Double glazed windows extending floor to ceiling and adjoining double glazed French doors leading out to:-  **CONSERVATORY** **17' 5" x 7' 7" (5.31m x 2.31m)** A spacious light and airy room with two wall lights, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, cold water tap, double glazed windows to surround and roof, double glazed French doors leading out to rear garden, further door leading to:-  **KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **18' 5" x 13' 11" narrowing to 7'8" (5.61m x 4.24m)** A large L-shaped room with two UPVC double glazed windows, range of base and drawer cupboards with ceramic tiled splashbacks, inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher, space for freestanding fridge and freezer. Inset four ring gas hob with integrated filter hood over, built-in electric double oven, matching wall cupboards with concealed lighting under. Further built-in storage cupboards, recessed spotlights to coved ceiling, freestanding gas fired boiler servicing domestic hot water and central heating system.  **BREAKFAST** **AREA** **** UPVC double glazed window with outlook to rear garden, further overhead double glazed window, built-in Welsh dresser unit (to match Kitchen units), radiator, exposed timbers to sloping ceiling. Timber panelled and decoratively leaded double glazed door with double glazed window over leading out to Conservatory.  **FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** Large UPVC double glazed and decoratively leaded window with outlook to front, stairway to second floor, radiator.  **BEDROOM** **1** **16' 7" into bay x 11' 10" (5.05m x 3.61m)** A spacious light and airy double bedroom with walk-in bay window, UPVC double glazing and outlook to front with sea glimpses towards Berry Head, two radiators, picture rail. Door opening to:-  **ENSUITE** **BATH/SHOWER** **ROOM** **** Modern white suite comprising panelled bath, wash basin set in vanity unit with cupboard under, low level WC, walk-in shower cubicle with electric shower unit, part ceramic tiling to walls, radiator, coved ceiling, shaver point, mirrored door medicine cabinet, airing cupboard with shelving.  **BEDROOM** **2** **12' 10" x 11' 10" (3.91m x 3.61m)** A spacious light and airy double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window and outlook to rear garden, radiator, wood effect laminate floor, feature fireplace with fitted living flame electric fire, picture rail.  **BEDROOM** **3** **16' 6" x 8' 9" (5.03m x 2.67m)** Presently used as a Sitting Room with two UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear aspects, enjoying sea views towards Torquay harbour, further Oriel window with UPVC double glazing and outlook to front, three radiators.  **STUDY/OFFICE** **7' 11" x 5' 4" (2.41m x 1.63m)** UPVC double glazed window, wood effect laminate floor, radiator, coved ceiling.  **SHOWER** **ROOM/WC** **** UPVC obscure double glazed window, modern suite comprising shower cubicle with plumbed shower unit, low level WC, wash basin set in vanity unit with cupboard under and a mirrored door medicine cabinet over, radiator.  **SECOND** **FLOOR** **LANDING/STUDY** **AREA** **** UPVC double glazed window to side enjoying open outlooks and sea views towards Torquay harbour, extending towards Brixham, access to eaves storage space, telephone point. Door to:-  **BEDROOM** **4** **12' 10" x 10' 4" (3.91m x 3.15m)** UPVC double glazed window with open aspect and sea views towards Brixham and countryside views across Cockington Valley, access to eaves storage space.  **OUTSIDE** **** To the front of the property the garden is laid to lawn with flowers and shrubs to borders, access gate and path leads to the main entrance and continues alongside the property to the rear garden. Driveway offering off road parking leading to Integral Garage with window. Outside light. Further gate and path to side of property leads to a rear mature garden which is laid to lawn with shrubs and hedging to boundaries, apple and fig trees, garden shed, paved patio area, outside light.  **VIEWING** **ARRANGEMENTS** **** For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact our Chelston Office on 01803 897321.  **DIRECTIONS** **** From Newton Road at the junction with Torre Station turn right at the traffic lights into Avenue Road. Continue to the second set of traffic lights before turning right into Walnut Road. Continue some distance, between the parade of shops, and into St Matthews Road. Turn right into Herbert Road and then immediately left into Thorne Park Road. Proceed a short distance where the property will be seen to the right hand side.  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641903) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641906) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641908) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641912) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641913) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641916) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641919) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641921) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641924) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641927) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641930) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641932) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641934) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641935) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641936) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641937) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641938) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641941) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641943) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/31818204/1641945) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/31818204/1641947) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/31818204/1641950) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/31818204/1641951) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/31818204/1641956) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8082376 - **Address:** 5 Thorne Park Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 6RX - **Certificate Issued:** 18/04/2011 - **Work Completed:** 18/01/2011 - **Items:** 18 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £345,000 | 19/12/2014 | Detached | | 5 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £345,000 | 03/09/2010 | 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 | | 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 | | 3 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £700,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 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 | | 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 | **Area average:** £599,036 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £439,000 (23 Detached, TQ2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -16.9% ## 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 ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Terraced House, Queensway, TQ2 | £1,450/mo | 4 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,450/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-157/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.8% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.1% - **10y growth:** 47.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Torbay; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 9.9% - **10y growth (index):** 35.5% ## 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)