Sold STC Terraced

98 HARTOP ROAD

TORQUAY, TORBAY TQ1 4QJ

3 beds 1 baths 118 m² Listed 17 Aug 2024 (-677d)

£289,950

Reduced on 13 Nov 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

118 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£285,000 Jul 2025

Local average

£223,720 (+29.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,627 of 33,755)

Street crime

197 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • SPACIOUS TERRACED HOUSE
  • CONVENIENTLY PLACED FOR ST MARYCHURCH & BABBACOMBE
  • 2 RECEPTION ROOMS
  • MODERN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
  • 3 BEDROOMS
  • LARGE MODERN BATHROOM
  • WESTERLY FACING GARDEN
  • GARAGE & PARKING SPACE
  • EPC - D:64

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

An extended TERRACED HOUSE set within this desirable location, benefiting from two reception rooms, modern kitchen and three bedrooms. The property also enjoys a garage with parking space to the side with vehicular access from Hilly Gardens Road. There are a host of well regarded schools within easy reach making this an ideal family home.
St Marychurch with its pedestrianised precinct retains a village ambiance, providing comprehensive amenities from wide range of shopping, cafe's, pubs and eateries, to selection of Churches and medical centres. Torquay's Golf Club and access onto the scenic South Devon Coastpaths are also found on nearby Petitor Road.
EPC Rating: DOWNERS INSIGHT
"I have owned the property for over 27 years. I lived at the property for 14 years and rented it out for the past 13 years. The house is in a great position in St Marychurch, being close to the south west coastal path and a short walk to local beaches, including Oddicombe with the cliff railway. It is also a short walkable distance to Torquay golf club, very close to bus routes and local friendly St Marychurch precinct, offering shops, pubs and restaurants. Nearby schools are only a stones throw away." The house is in a friendly area with good neighbours and I thoroughly enjoyed my time living there. Previous tenants have always told me that they love the house and area.
STEP INSIDE
A stepped approach rises to a front door opening to the ENTRANCE PORCH with electric meter and consumer unit. Inner door to the RECEPTION HALL with understairs storage cupboard. SITTING ROOM with window overlooking the front garden and feature fireplace with fitted gas fire. DINING ROOM with fitted cupboards and display shelving to both alcoves. Double doors open to the SUN ROOM with storage cupboards and work top, tiled floor, window and door overlooking and opening to the rear garden. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is a spacious, double aspect room with windows to the side and rear. The kitchen is fitted with a range of grey, high gloss fronted units and granite effect working surfaces with mosaic tiled splashbacks and inset sink unit. Gas cooker, provisions for washing machine and dishwasher.
STEP UPSTAIRS
From the Reception Hall stairs rise to the split level landing. Off the half landing is the BATHROOM with white suite of panelled bath, corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin set in vanity unit and WC. Built-in cupboard housing the Ideal gas fired boiler, chrome ladder style heated towel rail and obscure glazed window. stairs continue to the main landing with loft access hatch. BEDROOM 1 with window overlooking the front garden. BEDROOM 2 with window overlooking the rear garden and BEDROOM 3 overlooking the front garden.
STEP OUTSIDE
To the rear is a patio area adjoining the house with two steps rising to a lawned and decked garden with stone walls to ether side. A rear gate leads out to the GARAGE with parking space to the side, accessed via a vehicular lane off Hilly Gardens Road. The front garden is a paved with hedged boundary.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ACCESS: Stepped approach up to the front door. HEATING TYPE: Gas Central Heating. SERVICES: Mains electricity, water & drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND - C (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £1,984.75
OUR AREA
Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera.
TORQUAY IS WELL CONNECTED
By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot. By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights. By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.
DIRECTIONS
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Garden
To the rear a patio area is adjacent to the sun room a kitchen area. Two steps raise to a lawn and decked area. Two further steps rise to a gate giving access to a hardstand providing off road parking for 1 vehicle and a garage with up and over door.
Parking - Garage
Single garage with up and over door. Hardstand proving off road parking for 1 vehicle.

Listed by

Torquay

John Lake Estate Agents

Reference: 151448324

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 09/07/2025 (11 months ago) £285,000

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
11 BOROUGH ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4QW £225,000 12/12/2025 Terraced
36 HARTOP ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4QQ £180,000 09/12/2025 Terraced
324 TEIGNMOUTH ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4RR £160,000 18/07/2025 Terraced
ST KITTS WESTERN ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4RL £405,000 17/11/2023 Terraced
321 TEIGNMOUTH ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4RS £180,000 13/11/2023 Terraced
17 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4QN £225,000 27/10/2023 Terraced
72 HARTOP ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4QJ £244,400 25/05/2023 Terraced
34 WESTERN ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4RL £267,500 04/05/2023 Terraced
54 HARTOP ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4QQ £272,000 22/12/2022 Terraced
78 PARK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4QS £325,000 18/11/2022 Terraced
74 HARTOP ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4QJ £215,000 02/11/2022 Terraced
14 HAPPAWAY ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 8EE £240,000 09/09/2022 Terraced
PARK HOUSE, 2 PARK CRESCENT, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4FW £430,000 15/08/2022 Terraced
16 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4QN £215,000 07/07/2022 Terraced
12 LUMMATON PLACE, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 8EB £212,000 01/06/2022 Terraced
9 HAPPAWAY ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ2 8HF £300,000 23/05/2022 Terraced
36 HAVELOCK ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4RQ £190,000 25/02/2022 Terraced
320 TEIGNMOUTH ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4RR £133,000 04/02/2022 Terraced
316 TEIGNMOUTH ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4RR £240,000 28/01/2022 Terraced
44 WESTERN ROAD, TORQUAY, TORBAY, TQ1 4RH £145,000 27/01/2022 Terraced

Area average: £240,195 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -9.8%
10y growth 9.6%

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

1y (index) -3.6%
5y (index) 11.9%
10y (index) 38.5%

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: £838/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hartop Road 0.0 miles
Bus stop Palk Arms 0.1 miles
Shop Spar 0.1 miles
Shop ABC Office Furniture 0.3 miles
Train station Torre 1.4 miles
Train station Torquay 2.0 miles
Hospital Dawlish Community Hospital 6.8 miles
Hospital Dartmouth and Kingswear Hospital 9.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 89
Anti-social behaviour 25
Criminal damage and arson 16
Shoplifting 15
Other theft 13
Public order 12
Vehicle crime 7
Burglary 6
Other crime 5
Drugs 3
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 197

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
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 24 Jun 2024
St Cuthbert Mayne School Secondary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 18 May 2023
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Primary 0.3 miles Good — 17 Nov 2022
St Margaret's Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 7 Jun 2013
Abbey School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coombe Road, TQ2 £1,395/mo 3 0.14 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Greenway Gardens, TQ2 £1,300/mo 3 0.25 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Orchard Road, TQ2 £850/mo 3 0.6 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Westhill Road, TQ1 £1,600/mo 3 0.64 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, St Edmunds Road, TQ1 £1,350/mo 3 0.7 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lower Audley Road, TQ2 £1,100/mo 3 0.82 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,266/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.46%
Max investor price (0.8%) £165,625
Target investor price (1%) £132,500
Gross yield 5.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.2×
Monthly cashflow £26/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.4%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).