# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (TQ2 6RX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY TQ2 6RX |
| Price | £369,950 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Last sold | £700,000 Dec 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 24/02/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,815

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£90)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8302-3450-5529-4427-8273)

## Description

**DESCRIPTION** **** Located within the desirable Higher Chelston area of Torquay is this substantial 1930s style detached family house.  The property borders the picturesque Cockington Valley and Village and is only a short walk to local shops and convenience stores, located in nearby Walnut Road.  Torquay seafront and highly regarded schools are also only a short drive away.  The property itself retains many period features and offers excellent family accommodation, with some sea views to one side from the first floor level.  Gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing is installed.  There is a large conservatory adjoining the rear of the property and a useful separate office.  Outside the gardens to the rear and side are laid to lawn and to the front there is a garage and off road parking.  Viewing of this exceptional home will be necessary to fully appreciate the extensive accommodation on offer.  

**MAIN** **ENTRANCE** **** Open fronted entrance porch with timber panelled main entrance door and leaded glazed windows to either side, opening to:-

 

**RECEPTION** **HALL** **** An attractive reception area with stairway to first floor and storage cupboard under, picture rail, coats rack, radiator. 

**CLOAKROOM/WC** **** UPVC leaded double glazed window, white suite comprising low level WC with concealed cistern, wash basin, part ceramic tiling to walls. 

**LOUNGE** **20' 6" into bay x 12' 0" (6.25m x 3.66m)** A spacious light and airy room with walk-in bay window, UPVC leaded double glazing and outlook to front with distant sea glimpses, feature open fireplace with decorative ceramic tiling to inlay, cast iron grate and decorative surround.  Further UPVC leaded double glazed window to side with sea glimpses towards Torquay harbour, TV aerial point, telephone point, radiator, picture rail.  UPVC leaded double glazed casement door with UPVC leaded double glazed windows to either side, opening to:- 

**CONSERVATORY** **12' 6" x 12' 3" (3.81m x 3.73m)** A particular feature of the property, being an all year round room, with two radiators, power points, two wall light points and fanlight to vaulted ceiling.  UPVC double glazing to surround, enjoying sea views towards Torquay harbour, UPVC double glazed French doors leading out to rear garden. 

**DINING** **ROOM** **15' 6" x 13' 4" into bay (4.72m x 4.06m)** Another spacious light and airy family room with walk-in bay window, UPVC leaded double glazing and outlook to front, two radiators, picture rail. 

**KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **15' 1" x 13' 0" (4.6m x 3.96m)** A spacious room with two UPVC leaded double glazed windows with outlook to rear garden.  Modern range of fitments comprising base cupboards with rolled edge work surfaces, integrated fridge and plumbing for automatic dishwasher, inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap.  Matching wall cupboards, freestanding four ring gas cooker with double oven and recessed spotlights over, radiator, spotlights to ceiling, TV aerial point.  UPVC part panelled and leaded obscure double glazing to casement door  leading out to rear garden, tongue and groove timber panelled door opening to:- 

**INNER** **LOBBY** **** Further door to Office.  Opening to:-

 

**UTILITY** **ROOM** **9' 5" x 5' 0" (2.87m x 1.52m)** UPVC panelled and double glazed casement door leading out to garden, inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic washing machine, rolled edge work surface with tiled splashback and cupboards under, display shelving, coats rack and door leading through to integral Garage. 

**OFFICE** **11' 2" x 9' 5" (3.4m x 2.87m)** UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear aspects with outlook to garden, radiator. 

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **ACCOMMODATION** ****  

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** An attractive space with UPVC leaded obscure double glazed window, attractive balustrading to stairway, picture rail.  Access to roof storage space with pull down ladder, offering extensive space for storage or conversion to additional accommodation, subject to the usual planning and building regulations. 

**BEDROOM** **1** **15' 5" x 10' 5" plus bay (4.7m x 3.18m)** A spacious light and airy room with walk-in bay window, UPVC leaded double glazed window with outlook to front and distant sea views, radiator, picture rail, wardrobe with hanging rail.  Door to:- 

**ENSUITE** **BATHROOM** **** Tongue and groove part sloping ceiling, double glazed skylight, coloured suite comprising panelled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash basin with light and shaver unit over, part ceramic tiling to walls, radiator, UPVC leaded double glazed window.  Door to:- 

**WALK-IN** **STORAGE** **SPACE** **** Hanging rail, light, gas fired boiler servicing domestic hot water and central heating system. 

**BEDROOM** **2** **13' 4" x 12' 0" (4.06m x 3.66m)** UPVC leaded double glazed windows to front and side aspects with sea views towards Torquay harbour, radiator, range of built-in wardrobes and overhead cupboards to bed recess, matching bedside tables, dressing table and chest of drawers unit, picture rail. 

**BEDROOM** **3** **12' 0" x 6' 11" (3.66m x 2.11m)** UPVC leaded double glazed windows to side and rear aspects, enjoying sea views towards Torquay harbour, radiator, picture rail. 

**BEDROOM** **4** **8' 11" x 8' 8" (2.72m x 2.64m)** UPVC leaded double glazed window with outlook to front, radiator, picture rail. 

**SEPARATE** **WC** **** UPVC leaded obscure double glazed window, modern low level WC. 

**BATHROOM** **** UPVC leaded obscure double glazed window, modern white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and plumbed shower unit over, folding glass screen to side, pedestal wash basin, part ceramic tiling to walls, radiator, mirrored door medicine cabinet, electric towel rail, shaver point. 

**OUTSIDE** **** To the front of the property there are attractive split level gardens, partly laid to crazy paving, ornamental pond with lawn to surround, driveway offering off road parking leading to:-

Integral Garage 

Metal up and over door, light and power points, courtesy door to Inner Lobby.

Steps lead down to an additional hardstanding area offering off road parking with hedging to boundary.  Access leading to the side and rear gardens.  To one side of the property the garden is laid to lawn where there is access to under property storage.  The lawns continue to the rear of the property where there is a small rockery, paved patio area and outside tap, hedging to boundary offering a good deal of privacy and seclusion.

 

**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 Matthews Road and then turn right into Herbert Road.  Turn left into Thorne Park Road where the property will be seen a short distance along to the right hand side. 

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/27869223/1641892) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/27869223/1641895) - Floorplan 2

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #143475
- **Address:** 3 Thorne Park Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 6RX
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/10/2002
- **Work Completed:** 13/09/2002
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £700,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 3 THORNE PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 6RX | £345,000 | 02/10/2013 | 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] 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:** £605,333 (3 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:** -15.9%

## 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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,341/m²

## 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)

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