3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Forest Road, Torquay TQ1

Behind the elegant dressed stone façade of this fine semi-detached home lies a beautifully appointed interior, thoughtfully extended to blend period character with contemporary living. The heart of the house is a striking open-plan kitchen, dining, and family room, enjoying a westerly aspect and overlooking the charming walled garden, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A sheltered garden room extends the living space space outdoors, offering a superb setting for year round enjoyment, complete with a log burner and fitted bar, perfect for relaxing evenings or hosting guests in comfort and style.

The property also comes with planning permission in place to create a luxurious principal bedroom suite within the loft, allowing new owners to further enhance the already exceptional accommodation.

Conveniently located within easy reach of Plainmoor’s local amenities, the home is also close to St Marychurch and Babbacombe, known for their charming village atmosphere and the historic funicular railway leading to the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe Bay. Torquay town centre is easily accessible, while a public swimming pool, well-regarded schools, and regular bus services are all within walking distance.

EPC Rating: F

Owners' Insight

“When we first took over the house in 2012, we could immediately see its potential and were excited to make it our own. Over the years, we’ve poured a great deal of time, care, and love into modernising the property, always with the aim of respecting its character and charm while creating a comfortable, contemporary home.

It’s been a real labour of love, and we like to think we’ve done justice to this beautiful old house. Deciding to move has been an emotional decision for us, but we won’t be going far as we truly love the area. We’re simply looking for a little more space to accommodate our extended family.”

Step Inside

A composite entrance door with Georgian fanlight opens to the entrance vestibule with mosaic tiled floor. The impressive reception hall has storage, solid oak parquet flooring, and cloakroom. The sitting room enjoys a southerly aspect, bathed in light through the bay window, lofty ceiling height with cornice work, and warming cast iron fireplace with marble surround and mantel. The striking kitchen/dining/famiily room is a statement space. The bespoke made to measure kitchen is comprehensively fitted with two tone units, one wall being a full bank with triple Neff ovens, separate fridge and freezer, quartz work tops with inset copper sink, induction hob, down draught extractor, integrated dishwasher. A central island provides seating for four stools. The dining area and cosy lounge space enjoys comprehensive glazing with tri-folding doors and picture windows accessing, and overlooking the rear garden, with additional roof lantern maximising the natural light.

Step Upstairs

From the reception hall stairs rise to the first floor landing with natural light tube and generous linen cupboard. Planning permission has been granted for a loft conversion, with sympathetic design accommodating a turned staircase off the landing. Three double bedrooms leading off the landing with the principal bedroom enjoying a bay window with seat to the front, further window to the westerly aspect with views across to Dartmoor and cast iron decorative fireplace. The family bathroom has been beautifully appointed in a period style sympathetic to the era, with roll top claw and ball bath having shower attachment taps and additional rain head over with screen, vanity unit and high level WC.

Step Outside

Stepped access from the kitchen/family room leads to a natural stone terrace with sheltered garden room complete with log burner and bar. A simply exceptional space to entertain or relax! The terrace joins the lawn, enclosed by natural stone walling and raised beds with maturing olive trees. There is a separate utility room with UPVC double glazed door, fitted stylish units one housing the gas boiler, provisions for raised washing machine and dryer with storage and retractable shelf. Extending beneath the entire ground floor is extensive storage area which also houses the hot water cylinder. Double wooden gates open to the double width driveway and garage with modern roller door, pitched slate roof with rooflight, additional side window, work benches and loft storage area.

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.

Additional Information

Access: Slight stepped approach to the front.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Planning permission - Our clients secured planning permission which included the work completed of the single storey glazed extension and alterations to the driveway. The permission also includes a loft conversion for a bedroom suite. Torbay Council Planning Reference P/2022/0256.
Council tax band: D (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 20252026 is £2,339.84.
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.

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 4JZ.
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Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Compliance

In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital id verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.

Garden

Natural stone walled garden.

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway

Double width drive.