Cheslton, Torquay

Occupying a wonderful position on Old Mill Road, this FIVE BEDROOM PERIOD PROPERTY offers a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully maintained family home that has remained within the same family's ownership for many years, cherished and cared for throughout. Park Hill House combines the character and proportions of a fine period property, with five well proportioned bedrooms and period features throughout, alongside a particularly impressive CELLERAGE offering excellent storage as it stands and real SCOPE TO CONVERT for those wanting additional living space, subject to the usual consents. Outside, the property benefits from a GARAGE and DRIVEWAY PARKING, a valuable feature in this popular pocket of Chelston.

Chelston itself is one of Torquay's most well loved residential areas, with the local shops along Walnut Road just a short stroll away and Cockington Village, with its thatched cottages, duck pond and country park walks, close by for weekend wandering. Torquay's seafront and harbourside are easily reached, as is Torquay railway station, and local schools serve the area well, making this a location that continues to appeal to families year after year.

OWNERS INSIGHT

"Park Hill house has been in our family since 1935 and has been a truly wonderful family home with some really interesting history throughout that time. Grandchildren have treasured memories of staying here, with its easy access to the beach, delightful walks to Cockington and the elevated but secluded orchard garden. As well as being a very handsome house to look at, it’s a very practical home too with large rooms, a garage, a drive and easy access to the local shops, school and other amenities."

STEP INSIDE

A stepped approach rises to a panelled front door opening to the ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with inner door to the RECEPTION HALL with wood flooring and door to the side elevation. WET ROOM with shower area, basin, bidet, WC, pebble stone effect flooring and half obscure glazed window. SITTING ROOM with window overlooking the front garden, feature fireplace, shelving to the alcove and door to the garage. DINING ROOM with rear aspect, stone fireplace and cupboard housing the water tank. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is fitted with a range of modern units and square edged work tops with inset double sink. Built-in oven with microwave over, four ring gas hob with extractor above, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Wood effect flooring, window overlooking the front garden and further window to the side.

STEP UPSTAIRS

From the reception hall stairs rise to the half landing and BATHROOM with suite of bath with shower over, basin set in vanity top with cupboards and drawers beneath and further drawers to the side, bidet and WC. Tiling to walls, tiled floor and window. Off the main landing is the PRINCIPAL BEDROOM with feature fireplace, built-in wardrobes and top cupboards, dressing table with inset sink, window overlooking the front garden. BEDROOMS 2 & 5 is currently being utilised as a sitting room with archway to the bedroom, feature fireplace to the sitting room and window overlooking the front garden, in the bedroom is a loft access hatch, sink and window also overlooking the front garden. BEDROOM 3 overlooks the rear gardens and has a decorative corner fireplace. BEDROOM 4 also with rear aspect.

CELLAR

From the reception hall stairs descend to the CELLAR where there are four separate rooms, all with good head height and windows, one housing the gas boiler. There is also a CLOAKROOM with WC and basin.

STEP OUTSIDE

The front garden features an abundance of flowering shrubs and plants with seating areas and stone wall frontage with pedestrian gate. To the side is driveway parking for one vehicle leading to the large GARAGE with electric up and over door, courtesy door to the sitting room and door giving access to the rear garden. From the side of the garage a flight of steps rise to a garden area with pond and shrubbery, further steps rise to the main sizeable gardens surrounding the property, laid to lawn with seating areas and an abundance of trees, shrubs and plants. There is also a large storage shed. A further stepped pathway takes you back down to the front of the property.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS; Stepped approach to the front door. HEATING: Gas central heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND: F (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/27 is £3,548.99. BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor & variable in-home with Vodafone, O2 & Three and good outdoor with EE (according to the Ofcom website).

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.

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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’.

Garden

Sizeable gardens

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway