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Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

3,743 sq ft

348 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Floorplan 1Floorplan 2
5

Key features

  • Over 3,700 sq ft of versatile accommodation across two connected buildings
  • Self-contained two-bedroom annexe with its own kitchen, living space and bathroom
  • Planning permission granted to extend the annexe’s living area
  • 0.54 acre plot with gated access, generous parking and level garden
  • Large garage/workshop of approx. 70 sqm
  • Spacious principal suite with dressing room and contemporary en suite
  • Impressive vaulted reception room with mezzanine library/study and separate work area
  • Glazed walkway linking main house and annexe
  • Convenient location between Torquay and Paignton with easy access to coast, countryside and commuter links

Description

Introduction
Conveniently positioned between Torquay and Paignton, this distinctive U-shaped home offers over 3,700 sq ft of flexible accommodation, including a fully self-contained two-bedroom annexe, a large garage/workshop, and planning permission to extend. Set within 0.54 acres of private, level gardens, the property combines easy access with a sense of retreat — once you enter through the gates and into the courtyard, you're in your own world. This is a wonderful opportunity for those looking for a multigenerational home or home with income.

Inside
The heart of the main house is an open-plan kitchen and dining space with a slate floor, curved vaulted ceiling, range-style cooker, and integrated appliances all centred around a contemporary Swedish-style wood burner. Steps lead down to the generous principal bedroom suite, complete with French doors to the front garden, a dressing room, and an en suite with twin basins, a walk-in shower, and freestanding bath.

Upstairs, the main reception room spans the width of the house, featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed stonework, a gas fire, and a mezzanine library/study accessed via a spiral staircase. A second desk area sits at the opposite end. From this room, stairs lead down to the second bedroom, which opens directly onto the central courtyard. A family bathroom and utility/drying area complete the main house.

Across the glazed Linney walkway is a the self-contained annexe, originally the second barn, and arranged over two floors. On the ground floor is a cloakroom, spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining space with doors out to the garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. This gives a wonderful opportunity for those needing additional space for multigenerational living or for those wanting to generate income through renting out or holiday letting. Planning permission has previously been granted to extend the annexe's ground floor, creating an even larger living area that would open up beautifully towards the garden.

Outside
Electric gates lead from the road into a brick-paved courtyard providing ample parking and access to a large (approx. 70 sqm) garage/workshop. The south-facing level garden is lawn with fencing and some mature boundary planting.

Location
Situated between Torquay and Paignton, this property offers superb access to both the coastline and nearby countryside. Just moments away are the woodland trails of Occombe Woods and Scadson Woods, ideal for walking, running, or just enjoying nature. Occombe Farm Café, set at the edge of the woods, is a well-loved spot for coffee or lunch.

A short drive away is the historic village of Cockington, with its thatched cottages, craft studios and big country park, while just down the hill from the house lies Preston Sands, a sandy, family-friendly beach popular for swimming and paddleboarding. The road to the beach offers beautiful panoramic views across Torbay, stretching from Torquay to Brixham.

The property is ideally placed for access to both town centres, each offering a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants and schooling including two Grammar schools. Torquay and Paignton railway stations provide direct links to London via Newton Abbot, and the South Devon Highway ensures quick road connections to Exeter, the M5 and beyond.

Useful Information
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Torbay Council
Council Tax: Band G – £4,701 annually for 2025/26
Services: Gas central heating; mains electricity, water & drainage
Mobile Signal: Limited to Likely indoors and Likely outdoors according to OFCOM Mobile Checker
Broadband: 17MBPS Download Speeds according to OFCOM Broadband Checker
Flood Risk: Very low long-term risk from rivers, sea, surface water or groundwater – GOV.UK checker
Agent Note: Planning permission reference P/2022/0820 has been granted for a housing development on the neighbouring field (see torbay.gov.uk for details)
Agent Note: The Sellers owns additional land below the garden, which has separate access onto Preston Down Road. This could be available to purchase by separate negotiation

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Off street
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Rear garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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