4 bed detached house for sale

Livermead, Torquay TQ2

Occupying a prominent corner plot on the prestigious Livermead hillside, Cherry Trees is a fine detached coastal residence residence commanding delightful sea views across Tor Bay. A much-loved home for over 50 years, the property offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere and has remained largely unchanged during our clients’ ownership. It now presents an exciting opportunity for new owners, whether to sensitively enhance and personalise, or to pursue a more ambitious remodelling project, as demonstrated by neighbouring homes.

Preliminary investigations have also been undertaken to explore the site’s development potential, with feasible options considered for demolition and the construction of sympathetic multiple units, subject to necessary permissions.

Barnfield Road enjoys a highly convenient yet peaceful setting, just a gentle stroll from Torquay’s seafront and mainline rail station. The picturesque promenade passes Torre Abbey Sands beach, the historic Torre Abbey and its surrounding meadows, and continues towards the Princess Theatre, marina, and vibrant harbour. Equally close is Cockington Country Park, offering approximately 460 acres of beautiful woodland, lakes, and open countryside to explore. To the south, the neighbouring coastal towns of Paignton and Brixham are easily accessible, further enhancing the appeal of this sought-after location.

EPC Rating: D

Sellers Insight

"For over 50 years, Cherry Trees has been our family home, a place deeply cherished by our parents and filled with comfort, love, and an abundance of treasured memories. Countless hours have been spent gazing out towards the sea, and we have always felt incredibly fortunate to be just minutes from the seafront and beaches, as well as Cockington Country Park.

Over our family’s time in Livermead, we have witnessed many changes, yet the house itself has remained much as it was when first built, offering wonderful potential for new owners whether to thoughtfully enhance it or to reimagine it entirely, as many have done along the hillside. While this truly marks the end of an era at Cherry Trees, we feel privileged to have played such a meaningful part in its story."

Step Inside

A solid oak entrance door with stained and leaded light detailing opens into the vestibule, which leads to a welcoming reception hall featuring a picture window overlooking the front garden and deep window seat, with a cloakroom leading off. The sitting room is a charming, double aspect room with a picture window commanding open views across the front garden and out towards the sea at Tor Bay. A characterful exposed arched brick fireplace houses a gas coal effect fire, flanked by twin windows and complemented by a bespoke adapted church pew fireside seat. The sun lounge provides a pleasant space to relax, while the dining room enjoys a bay window to the seaward elevation offering views over the front garden towards Tor Bay. This room also benefits from a side window, a herringbone hearth with a freestanding electric fire, and a service hatch to the utility. Snug lounge/breakfast room, featuring two windows and a fireplace offering a cosy and versatile space.

Kitchen & Utility

The original kitchen is now utilised as a utility room, offering ample provision for white goods, fitted units, a sink with double drainer, and housing the gas boiler. A rear lobby provides access to the driveway parking and leads through to the kitchen.

The kitchen itself is fitted with oak-fronted units and roll-edged worktops, with the sink positioned beneath a picture window enjoying open views. Integrated appliances include an eye-level oven and grill, an electric hob with filter hood, and a dishwasher. A kickboard heater and an additional window to the rear elevation complete this space.

Step Upstairs

A turned staircase rises from the reception hall to the first floor landing, where a window over the half landing floods the space with natural light. The principal bedroom enjoys a wonderful triple aspect with far reaching sea views across Tor Bay and benefits from comprehensive fitted wardrobes with a central vanity unit. The second bedroom is again a generous double room, featuring picture windows overlooking the sea, fitted wardrobes and dressing table, as well as additional walk-in storage with sloping head height and a rear window. The third bedroom also faces seaward, while bedroom four offers a rear outlook. The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower, along with useful built-in storage, and a further bathroom featuring a mobility bath and a fitted airing cupboard housing the immersion cylinder.

Step Outside

The gardens wrap predominantly around the south and east elevations, with the main area arranged in gently tiered sections. These are largely laid to lawn, with a garden shed, while the front garden features areas of crazy paving. A driveway approached from Barnfield Road sweeps behind the house to the garage, which is fitted with a remote controlled up and over door and window.

Additional Information

Access:
Heating:
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: ‘G’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £3,899.72.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor with EE, Three, O2 & Vodafone (according to the Ofcom website).

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: TQ2 6TN.
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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’.

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