3 bed terraced house for sale

Forest Road, Torquay TQ1

This Victorian terraced house stands in a popular residential location, affording deceptive living space over three levels being typical of its era. The interior is complemented by a low maintenance enclosed garden with potential to create parking, whilst the loft equally has potential to formally convert (subject to any necessary consents being obtained).

Conveniently placed for a selection of schools and amenities including Upton St James C of E Primary School, Torquay Coach Station, convenience store, Upton Social Club and Chinese takeaway within close proximity. The house stands between more comprehensive amenities at Plainmoor, with Lidl supermarket, and Torquay's town centre with harbourside beyond, both within a mile distance.

EPC Rating: C

Owner's Insight

"I have owned the house since 2011, and my three children have been raised here. The location has been a big advantage, close to good schools and within walking distance of Plainmoor and St Marychurch, and also handy for a variety of amenities. Upton Park is just down the road, and Torquay's town centre beyond.

We have also benefitted from being able to park in the lane at the rear of the property, as did the previous owners. A new roof was fitted in 2015 and took the opportunity to open up the loft space for storage and added two windows to allow natural light to the space. The basement and utility room have provided an invaluable space within the home and served as a number of uses including an extra TV room, and currently a music and gaming room."

Step Inside

A panelled entrance door with glazed fanlight opens to the entrance porch, with inner door to the sitting room featuring an exposed brick chimney breast, painted beamed ceiling, and window to the front. The kitchen has been fitted with a modern range of pale grey units and stone effect work tops with sink. Built-in electric oven, four ring gas hob with filter hood, integrated dishwasher, and space for fridge/freezer. One of the cupboards houses the GlowWorm boiler, window enjoying an open view towards the limestone quarry. Inner lobby with storage cupboards and stairs leading down to the garden level. Family bathroom with suite of panelled bath with electric shower over, vanity unit and WC. Tiled floor and window. The games room/home office is a generous internal room linking through to the utility, with under stairs storage and provisions for ample white goods. Window and obscure glazed door opening to the rear garden.

Step Upstairs

From the Sitting Room an open plan staircase rises to the first floor landing. Bedroom 1 with fitted double wardrobe and dressing table, window overlooking the rear garden towards the quarry. Bedroom 2 with fitted wardrobes and outlook to the front. Bedroom 3 also with front aspect. Cloakroom with vanity unit, WC and obscure window. From the landing a retractable loft ladder leads to the loft room with two roof lights and cloakroom.

Step Outside

Directly outside the property is a paved patio leading to an artificial lawn with walled boundaries. To the rear is a pedestrian gate leading out to the rear service lane with potential to create parking (subject to any necessary consents).

Additional Information

Access: Two steps into the property.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: B (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £1,819.88.
Mobile & broadband: Likely mobile coverage of 79% Vodafone, 71% EE, 64% Three, 59% O2. Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast broadband available in the area with Openreach & Virgin Media. Data obtained from Ofcom mobile and broadband checker.

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

Sat nav - TQ1 4JR. WHAT3WORDS - gaps.lunch.marked.