Plainmoor, Torquay

Behind the elegant façade of this PERIOD TERRACED HOUSE lies a characterful home brimming with potential. Now in need of full renovation and modernisation, it offers an excellent opportunity to restore its charm and create a stylish residence. We understand that in more recent years the property has benefitted from improvements, including a replacement slate roof covering, re-rendered to the front and updated rainwater goods. To the rear, the house enjoys a generous garage and courtyard, conveniently accessed via a service lane leading to Haytor Park.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Plainmoor among a wide range of local amenities, the property is also within easy reach of St Marychurch and Babbacombe, both renowned for their village ambiance and the historic funicular railway descending to the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe Bay. Torquay town centre is close by, while a public swimming pool, respected schools, and regular bus services are all within comfortable walking distance.

STEP INSIDE

An OPEN STORM PORCH with attractive tiled floor provides a character first impression. Stepping through the panelled entrance door with obscure glass into the ENTRANCE VESTIBULE, and inner glazed door leads into the spacious RECEPTION HALL. The open plan principal rooms are a particularly striking space, originally two separate rooms, both retaining their entrance doors from the hall and connected via a wide open arch. The sitting room has a bay window to the front and attractive cast iron fireplace with tiled detailing. The dining room has a similar ornate fireplace and access to the rear courtyard garden. The large KITCHEN/DINING ROOM is a blank canvass for someone to make a beautiful family space, requiring complete renovation and currently providing three windows (two boarded) and a door to the courtyard garden.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the Reception Hall an elegant staircase with heavy carved newel posts and spindles, rises to the first floor level. The traditional design would comfortably afford FOUR BEDROOMS, a FAMILY BATHROOM and separate CLOAKROOM. Currently the back bedroom and bathroom are open to each other.

STEP OUTSIDE

To the front the property sits behind a walled garden, whilst to the rear is a courtyard garden and a LARGE GARAGE which fronts onto a vehicular lane from Haytor Road leading towards Haytor Park.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS: Pathway leading to a slight step into the property. COUNCIL TAX BAND: D (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,339.84. MOBILE & BROADBAND: Likely mobile coverage of good outdoor and in-home via EE & Three with good outdoor via Vodafone & O2. Standard and Superfast broadband available in the area with Virgin and Openreach. Data obtained from Ofcom mobile and broadband checker.

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

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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’.

Rear Garden

Courtyard garden.

Parking - Garage

Large garage.