Teignmouth Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1

Residential development and conversion opportunity

Description

The site is currently split into three separate properties, Brunel Manor, Brunel Court and Brunel Lodge.

Brunel Manor is a Grade II listed house (Use Class C1) built over four storeys. The house benefits from 6no. reception rooms on the ground floor, 39no. bedrooms on the first floor, 14no. bedrooms on the second floor and a further 2no. bedrooms on the third floor.
The Manor has a floor area of 3,379 sq m / 36,373 sq ft and sits in extensive grounds of approximately 3.66 Ha / 9.05 acres.

Brunel Court (Use Class C3) is the former stable block to the main house, which has been converted to provide 3no. 2 bedroom terraced cottages (Magnolia Cottage, Bluebell Cottage and Holly Cottage) and 1no. 2 bedroom flat (Hayloft Flat). There is also a conference facility and an additional 12no. bedrooms.
The Court has a floor area of 539 sq m / 5,797 sq ft, with the site extending to 0.17 Ha / 0.43 acres.

Brunel Lodge (Use Class C3) is a single property which provides for 3no. reception rooms and 9no. bedrooms across two storeys. The ground floor also provides for a self contained 1 bedroom apartment.
The Lodge has a floor area of 284 sq m / 3,059 sq ft, with the site extending to 0.22 Ha / 0.55 acres.

The Manor and gardens are in the Watcombe Park conservation Area and are Grade II listed due to their historical and architectural significance. The Court and Lodge are not listed, but are within the Conservation Area.

Torquay is a thriving coastal town located in Torbay, approximately 18 miles south of Exeter and 28 miles to the east of Plymouth. The town provides a full range of services and amenities including a variety of primary and secondary schools and a hospital. Torquay is a traditional seaside resort town, known for beaches such as Babbacombe and Oddicombe and has a population of approximately 65,000.

Location

Brunel Manor is located in an elevated position on the north eastern outskirts of Torquay.


The property is situated approximately 3.5 miles north east of the town centre off the A379 (Teignmouth Road), which provides access into the town centre to the south and Teignmouth to the north.


A range of local amenities and services are located within close proximity of the property, including three schools, a restaurant and a park. Torre Railway station is situated 3 miles from the property off the A3022, which provides direct trains to Exeter with a journey time of approximately 1 hour. There are also regular bus services which pass through the town, providing access to the town centre, as well as Newton Abbot, Exeter and Plymouth.


Exeter International Airport is located 24 miles to the north of the property and provides daily flights to London City Airport as well as services to other national and international destinations.







Additional Info

PLANNING - Planning permission was granted by Torbay Council on 24 June 2025 (application reference P/2023/0606) for the redevelopment and conversion of Brunel Manor to provide 17no. dwellings on Brunel Manor, alongside the retention of Brunel Court and Lodge to provide 7no. and 2no. dwellings respectively and construction of a further 6no. new build dwellings on Woodland Row and 3no. new dwellings on Water Row, with associated parking, access and landscaping.



Listed Building consent also granted under application reference P/2023/0616.



S106 & CIL - The S.106 agreement was signed on 13 June 2025 and confirms 0% Affordable Housing is required to be provided.


No CIL is applicable on the scheme.


Please see brochure and technical pack for further information on the above