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Guide price

£725,000

10 bed detached house for sale
Laywell House & Laywell Bungalow, Summer Lane, Brixham, Devon TQ5

    • 10 beds

  • EPC Rating: E

  • Auction
  • Freehold

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About this property

  • Online Auction

  • Auction Date : 26 March 2026

  • Lot Number : 48

  • Former Care Home With Detached Bungalow Set In Two Acres - All With Potential

  • Vacant Commercial

  • Freehold

  • *Guide Price : £725,000 Plus + Fees

Laywell House is a substantial detached property which was previously used as a residential care home with three self-contained 'independent living' flats. In addition, there is a detached two-bedroom bungalow nestled in the south western corner of the site.

Situated in a favoured area of Brixham and within striking distance of the town centre and its renowned harbour, the site has two independent vehicular access points from Summer Lane and comprises substantial level areas laid to lawn with areas of hardstanding offering parking for multiple vehicles.

The lot offers potential for multiple opportunities including conversion of Laywell House to provide multiple residential units and further development of the grounds. Any conversion or development works would be subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.

Laywell House
Laywell House offers substantial accommodation and includes a useful basement space. There are three large receptions rooms, a commercial kitchen and a variety of ancillary rooms including offices, laundry room and staff room. A good proportion of bedrooms have en-suite facilities and there are three one-bedroom flats located in the most recent extension.

Outside
Range of outbuildings including store, greenhouse and garage. Area of hardstanding to rear with garden to front.

EPC Ratings
Laywell House - C (59). Total Floor Area 833 sq.m.
Flats 1-3 - D.

Council Tax Bands
Laywell House - Band H.
Flats 1-3 - Band A.

Laywell Bungalow
Entrance hall, kitchen, two bedrooms, wet room (no W.C.), cloakroom with W.C. And living/dining room.

Outside
Garden to rear and hardstanding area for parking.

EPC Rating E

Council Tax Band C

Site Measurements
The site extends to approximately 0.85 hectares (2.1 acres).

Local Planning Authority
Torbay Council. Tel: Website:

Freehold with Vacant Possession
Residential EPC: E

Commercial EPC: C

Important:
All lots are sold subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Special Conditions of Sale (unless varied by the Sellers Solicitors), together with the Addendum, which will be available on the Auction Day.


Price Information
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