98 HARTOP ROAD
TORQUAY, TORBAY TQ1 4QJ
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
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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Torbay. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Torbay. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).