Avenue Road, Torquay

Avenue Park is an impressive semi-detached residence, ideally positioned at the gateway to Torquay’s picturesque seafront. Arranged as a generous holiday villa with an adjoining owner’s wing and holiday apartment, this property has been lovingly developed over the past twenty years to create not only a beautiful home and successful business but a lifestyle for our client. Perfect for those seeking a lifestyle change with income, or extended families wishing to live together while enjoying independent, well-proportioned spaces, it offers flexibility and charm in equal measure.

Just a short stroll away are the historic Torre Abbey and its meadow, and the dark golden sands of Torre Abbey Beach. The seafront promenade sweeps past the Princess Theatre to the MDL Marina and vibrant harbour, offering cafés, restaurants, and waterside leisure. A wealth of activities is on the doorstep, with the TLH Resort and English Riviera Centre providing pools, gyms, and sports facilities, while Torquay Rail Station is comfortably within walking distance.

OWNER'S INSIGHT

“My journey with Avenue Park began in 2007, when my husband and I made the decision to embrace a new lifestyle and move to Devon. The property wasn’t as you see it today, but over nearly twenty years, with a great deal of care, time, and investment, we transformed it into a beautiful home that provided an income. What first drew us here was the wonderful position, overlooking the recreation field, Chelston area with mature trees offering a very green and attractive view, just a gentle stroll from Torre Abbey, Torre Abbey Sands, and the meadow. It’s a location that is extremely convenient. Having the English Riviera Centre and TLH Resort close by, offering access to swimming pools, gyms, and a wide range of leisure activities, while Torquay railway station is just a 10 minute walk away. I will miss Avenue Park immensely and have truly cherished my time here. However, the moment feels right for a new chapter, one that allows me to downsize, retire, and enjoy the freedom to travel more."

STEP INSIDE THE VILLA

A private entrance porch leads into the bright and welcoming kitchen/dining room, featuring large picture windows overlooking the Torre Valley North recreation field. The kitchen is fitted with shaker style units, solid woodblock worktops, and a full range of appliances, including a wine chiller. Leading though to the hall, a characterful turned staircase with carved newel post, spindles, and oak handrail sweeps up to the first floor. The hall offers potential to reconnect with the adjoining owners accommodation with relative ease. The sitting room is particularly stunning, with a deep bay window, lofty ceilings, cornice work, and ceiling rose. A versatile ground floor double bedroom with en suite adds flexibility. Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys the finest views from the deep bay window, and an en suite, the second bedroom is a large double with en suite, and a beautifully appointed family bathroom with bath completes the first floor.

THE OWNER'S ACCOMMODATION

A private side entrance opens into the beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with modern units and a large central island with black stone effect worktops, sink with waste disposal unit. It features an induction hob, Neff double oven, built in dishwasher, space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine. The spacious sitting/dining room enjoys French doors opening onto the side garden, with deep understairs storage and the potential to reconnect easily to the main villa. The large double bedroom has twin windows, a generous walk-in wardrobe, and a stylish en suite with a double ended bath with cascade mixer and shower attachment, separate shower, WC, basin, and a handy utility cupboard.

THE APARTMENT

Accessed via a private stepped approach from the rear parking area, the open-plan principal reception room combines a tasteful kitchen and sitting/dining space. The kitchen has has high level window, shaker style units, solid oak woodblock worktops, an integrated oven, ceramic hob, slim dishwasher and fridge/freezer, provisions for washing machine. The sitting/dining area is bright and spacious, with twin windows and a deep storage cupboard housing the electric boiler. An inner hall leads to two double bedrooms, each enjoying their own en suite shower room.

STEP OUTSIDE

To the rear, a parking area provides space for three to four cars, accessed via Falkland Road. Steps lead down the side to tiered patios, creating separate outdoor spaces for the apartment and the owners accommodation. At the front, the villa is set behind a lawned garden, enjoying open views across Avenue Road toward Torre Valley North recreation field and Chelston area.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS - Stepped access. HEATING - Gas central heating. Communal boiler for heating and hot water. The Apartment has a seperate electric boiler for hot water. SERVICES - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage. COUNCIL TAX - Owner accommodation council tax band 'A' with a full payable amount for 2026/2027 of £1,637.99. BUSINESS RATES - Current rateable value (1 April 2026 to present) £7,400. The rateable value is not the business rates you pay, and we understand our client currently benefits from small business rate relief. Buyers must seek their own advice. EPC (NON-DOMESTIC) - TBC CONSERVATION AREA - Torre, Torbay. BROADBAND & MOBILE - Standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband available via Openreach. Mobile coverage Good outdoor and in-home with O2 and Vodafone, good outdoor and variable in-home with EE, Good outdoor with Three.

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’.

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