3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Highland Road, Torquay TQ2

Tresco, Highland Road is a substantial and well-presented semi-detached family home, offered to the market in excellent condition throughout, presenting an opportunity to acquire a genuinely move-in-ready house in a highly convenient Torquay location.

The position is a real strength. Highland Road sits within easy walking distance of Cockington Country Park, offering outstanding green space and dog-walking routes, while Armada Park is also close by. Well-regarded schooling is a major draw, including Sherwell Valley Primary School and both the Torquay Boys’ and Girls’ Grammar Schools Everyday amenities are readily accessible with a range of local shops on Walnut Road and Mill Road, and there is excellent access out of the bay via Nutbush Lane and the nearby dual carriageway.

Externally, the property benefits from a driveway and a detached garage. The rear garden is a standout feature - large, level and enjoying a sunny southerly aspect. It offers excellent space for outdoor dining, barbecues and children’s play equipment, making it ideal for modern family living.

The accommodation is entered via a composite front door into a bright and welcoming reception hallway, featuring a glazed balustrade staircase that immediately sets the tone. To the front of the house is a bay-fronted lounge with a feature fireplace, while the ground floor benefits from attractive flooring throughout. To the rear, the open kitchen and dining space provides a sociable hub of the home, fitted with a modern kitchen incorporating built-in appliances including Neff ovens, a Neff induction hob, and an integrated dishwasher. A practical laundry area sits off the side of the kitchen, and double doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating a strong connection between indoor and outdoor space.

Upstairs, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is bay-fronted and generously sized, the second is a comfortable double, and the third bedroom is a good-sized single. These are served by a modern family bathroom.

Overall, Tresco is a well-balanced family house offering space, condition and location in equal measure, ideally suited to buyers seeking a straightforward move into a quality home with excellent local amenities and schooling close at hand.

EPC Rating: D

Location

Highland Road is well positioned within a popular and established residential area of Torquay, valued for its convenience, schooling and access to green space. The property is within easy walking distance of Cockington Country Park, offering extensive parkland, woodland trails and countryside walks, while Armada Park provides further outdoor space close by. Day-to-day amenities are on the doorstep, with a range of local shops and services along Walnut Road and Mill Road catering for everyday needs.

The area is particularly well regarded for schooling, with Sherwell Valley Primary School nearby, along with both Torquay Grammar Schools, making the location especially attractive to families.

Transport links are excellent. Regular bus services operate close to the property, providing convenient access to Torquay town centre, neighbouring districts and the wider bay. Torquay railway station and Newton Abbot railway station are both easily accessible, offering direct mainline connections to Exeter, Plymouth and London Paddington. For road users, the nearby A380 provides a direct route to Exeter, the M5 motorway and beyond, making the location well suited for commuters and those travelling further afield.

Garden

The rear garden enjoys a sunny aspect and offers a generous, mainly lawned area, making it ideal for children’s play, outdoor dining and summer barbecues. The space is well suited to family use and could easily be enclosed or adapted to create a secure, dog-friendly environment if required.

Parking - Driveway

Shared Driveway access up to level parking in front of the single garage.

Parking - Garage