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306 TOTNES ROAD

PAIGNTON, TORBAY TQ4 7HD

4 beds 3 baths 1,733 sq ft Listed 19 Jul 2024 (-705d)

£475,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

161 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£465,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£2,950/m²

Local average

£458,604 (+3.6%)

Street crime

120 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • DETACHED CHALET HOUSE
  • PERIOD FEATURE
  • IMMACULATE PRESENTATION
  • LARGE PLOT
  • PARKING 8+ CARS
  • LARGE GARAGE

Additional details

Parking
Off street
Garden
Private garden

Description

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION A superior 3/4 bedroom detached chalet house positioned towards the outskirts of Paignton within 2 miles of the town centre and sea front and with good access to the Link Road to Exeter and beyond. This period property still retains many original features such as oak parquet flooring, picture rails, wood panelled front door and stained glass window. It offers spacious well planned accommodation with a large lounge, sun room, dining room/bedroom 4, kitchen/diner, utility, bathroom and separate WC to the ground floor with 3 double bedrooms, the master being en-suite, and shower room to the first floor. There is an exceptional plot favouring off road parking for 8+ cars (approx.) leading to a large detached garage plus there is  a large rear garden which is a gardeners delight!
ENTRANCE PORCH Double glazed French doors with windows to either side plus side window. Tiled floor. Original timber front door with cast-iron hand latch and original stain glass window leading to:-
HALLWAY A spacious reception hallway with original oak parquet flooring and painted wood panelling to the walls with picture rail and beamed ceiling. Radiator. Deep double glazed bay window overlooking the front garden. Useful under stairs storage cupboard with light.
LOUNGE - 6.8m x 3.8m (22'3" x 12'5") narrowing to 3m to one end. A lovely bright double aspect lounge overlooking the front and rear gardens respectively with double glazed tilt and turn door leading to the rear garden. Decorative fireplace with inset living flame coal effect gas fire set on marble hearth with matching surround. Double aspect double glazed windows to the front. TV point. Two radiators. Open doorway to:-
SUN LOUNGE - 5.3m x 2.4m (17'4" x 7'10") A welcoming and relaxing room having double glazed windows to all elevations one of which overlooks the rear garden. Radiator. Built in store cupboard housing gas meter. Second cupboard housing fuse box and electric meter.
KITCHEN/DINER - 5m x 4m (16'4" x 13'1") widest. The kitchen area is well appointed with a range of light oak fronted units with marble effect worksurfaces over including Diplomat four burner gas hob with matching double oven and grill below and cooker hood over. 1 1/2 bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for dishwasher. Appliance space. Range of matching wall units. Double aspect double glazed windows. Part tiled walls. This opens to the dining area which has a matching range of wall and base units to the kitchen with worksurfaces over. Double glazed window. TV point. Original servants bell call box. Door from kitchen to:-
REAR UTILITY PORCH - 1.8m x 1.8m (5'10" x 5'10") Work surface with utility spaces under including plumbing for washing machine. Ideal Mexico two gas boiler for central heating and hot water. Digital programmer. Double glazed window. Tiled floor. Double glazed door to rear garden.
DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 4 - 4.2m x 3.4m (13'9" x 11'1") Ideal as a formal dining room but equally could be used as a double bedroom, office or similar. Decorative fireplace with marble hearth and surround with wooden mantle over. Double aspect double glazed windows one of which overlooks the front garden. Radiator.
BATHROOM Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with Mira mains shower and folding splash screen. Pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over. Fully tiled walls. Double glazed window. Radiator.
SEPARATE WC White suite with close coupled WC with dual flush and wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Radiator. Double glazed window.
AGENTS NOTE The Oak parquet flooring extends throughout most of the ground floor of the property with the exception of the kitchen area, utility and sunroom.
Stairs with original oak banister leading to:-
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Double glazed window to the rear aspect and to local farm fields. Radiator. Built-in airing cupboard housing lagged copper cylinder for hot water. Picture rail.
BEDROOM 1 - 4.4m x 3.5m (14'5" x 11'5") at widest points. A large double bedroom with a deep bay double glazed window to the side. Picture rail. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe/store cupboard plus access to useful eaves storage area with lighting. Door to:-
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a white suite comprising shower cubicle with Mira Sports electric shower. Vanity unit with recessed wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Fully tiled walls.
BEDROOM 2 - 4.4m x 3.4m (14'5" x 11'1") Again a generous double room with deep bay double glazed window to the side. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and tiled surround. Radiator. Two eaves storage spaces, both with lighting. Picture rail.
BEDROOM 3 - 4.1m x 2.9m (13'5" x 9'6") L shaped. A large single room with double glazed window to the front aspect. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and tiled splashback. Picture rail. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe. Access to loft.
SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a cream suite comprising shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Double glazed window. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
FRONT There is a pretty front garden being level and lawed with inset flower borders stocked with an abundance of geraniums and shrubs including rhododendron and hydrangea.
REAR To the rear is a beautifully tended large garden measuring approximately 20m x 18m (65'7" x 59'0") at widest points. The gardens have been thoughtfully laid out with a well-stocked central rockery garden with a large gravelled area having planted borders and centred footpath. This leads to a lawned area with patio and again has a wide range of trees and shrubs including a stunning mature Japanese Acer. To one side is a productive vegetable garden with green house and store shed. Gate to front of property. There is a sunny patio area with adjoining block built barbeque with tiled roof over. Gate to driveway. Courtesy door to garage.
PARKING There is a large driveway allowing parking for 8+ vehicles approx. Cold water tap.
LARGE DETACHED GARAGE - 5.9m x 4.9m (19'4" x 16'0") Perfect for the car enthusiast or hobbyist having power and lighting and two windows overlooking the rear garden. There is a courtesy door to the garden as well.
AGENTS NOTES These details are meant as a guide only. Any mention of planning permission, loft rooms, extensions etc, does not imply they have all the necessary consents, building control etc. Photographs, measurements, floorplans are also for guidance only and are not necessarily to scale or indicative of size or items included in the sale. Commentary regarding length of lease, maintenance charges etc is based on information supplied to us and may have changed. We recommend you make your own enquiries via your legal representative over any matters that concern you prior to agreeing to purchase.

Listed by

Devon

Taylors (Torbay) Ltd

Reference: 150418682

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/08/2024

Expiry date: 01/08/2034

Current heating cost: £3,254/year

Potential heating cost: £1,340/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £30,865

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£90)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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Price history

258% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 31/01/2025 (1 year ago) £465,000 +257.8%
Sold 30/09/1999 (26 years ago) £129,950

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 304B TOTNES ROAD, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7HD £185,000 09/10/2023 Semi-detached
14 SNOWDONIA CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GE £367,500 30/05/2023 Detached
Same street 294 TOTNES ROAD, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7HD £355,000 19/05/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 338 TOTNES ROAD, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7HD £680,000 14/03/2023 Detached
23 CAMBRIAN CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GA £384,000 23/09/2022 Detached
12 BRECON CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GF £360,000 16/09/2022 Detached
Same street 314 TOTNES ROAD, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7HD £365,000 22/07/2022 Detached
8 CAMBRIAN CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GA £410,000 23/05/2022 Detached
5 SNOWDONIA CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GE £387,500 12/05/2022 Detached
17 PENNINE DRIVE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GB £391,500 28/04/2022 Detached
21 CAMBRIAN CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GA £395,000 11/04/2022 Detached
21 BRECON CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GF £387,500 07/01/2022 Detached
17 CAMBRIAN CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GA £390,000 14/12/2021 Detached
10 GRAMPIAN CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GD £315,000 30/11/2021 Detached
5 GRAMPIAN CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GD £365,000 27/09/2021 Detached
50 BOROUGH PARK ROAD, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ3 3UA £335,500 28/07/2021 Detached
Same street 336 TOTNES ROAD, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7HD £460,000 30/06/2021 Detached
19 CAMBRIAN CLOSE, PAIGNTON, TORBAY, TQ4 7GA £397,000 29/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £409,000 (5 sales)

Area average: £375,808 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 13.1%
10y growth 59.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Torbay. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -3%
5y (index) 11%
10y (index) 35.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Torbay. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £817/mo
Realistic £908/mo
Optimistic £999/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Torbay.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Devon: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Tweenaways Cross 0.1 miles
Bus stop Paignton Community College 0.1 miles
Shop Paignton Zoo Gift Shop 0.4 miles
Shop Elm Park Stores 0.7 miles
Train station Paignton Queens Park 1.3 miles
Train station Paignton 1.3 miles
Hospital Dartmouth and Kingswear Hospital 5.5 miles
Hospital Dawlish Community Hospital 11.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 58
Anti-social behaviour 17
Criminal damage and arson 12
Other theft 9
Public order 8
Shoplifting 8
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Total incidents 120

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Cambian Devon School Other 0.2 miles Good — 10 Jun 2024
Paignton Academy Secondary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 8 Dec 2014
Hayes School Primary 0.6 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Roselands Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 12 May 2020

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

This street 2.8% gross yield avg £418,333 sale, £978/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.19%
Max investor price (0.8%) £113,500
Target investor price (1%) £90,800
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).