3 bed detached house for sale

Oxlea Road, Torquay TQ1

This detached family house stands in an enviable location on the wooded hillside of the Lincombes, one of Torquay’s most desirable residential districts and benefits from well-proportioned open plan living space complemented by three bedrooms, is set within mature southerly facing gardens arranged as both decked terracing and lawn, and also enjoys sea views.

The property would now benefit from enhancement and improvement, with works having commenced on an partially started extension, with planning permission granted in 2019 by Torbay Council (P/2019/1292), and amended in 2023 (P/2023/0264), giving consent for extension to create a five bedroom home.

Torquay’s harbourside and yacht marina are located at the base of the hill in one direction with deep mooring facilities, theatre and a host of waterside bars and restaurants. The shopping parade in Wellswood is found in the opposite direction providing a village ambience with local parade of shops, bistro restaurant, Church & pub.

Sellers Insight

"We have loved living here and making this house our family home. The beautiful sea views are something we will never tire of, and the location offers a wonderful balance of being in a lovely part of Torquay whilst feeling peaceful and tucked away. It is a fantastic street with genuinely lovely neighbours and has been a brilliant place to raise a family.

The house now offers an exciting opportunity for its next owner to put their own stamp on it and create something really special. With planning permission already in place, there is huge potential for someone with vision to renovate and transform the property into an incredible home, making the very most of its position and views.

We will be incredibly sad to leave, but hope the next owners love the location and see the same potential in the house that we do."

Step Inside

A wide concrete driveway descends to an open entrance porch with double glazed front door opening to the reception hall with oak veneer floor. The sitting/dining room is a good sized room with large picture window overlooking the rear gardens and enjoying sea views into Tor Bay, feature fireplace with living flame log effect gas fire and oak veneer flooring. This room is open plan to the conservatory again enjoying views over the garden and sea views with French doors to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and square edged work tops with inset sink with Quooker tap and waste disposal. Built-in double oven, five ring gas hob with cooker hood above, integrated microwave, wine cooler, fridge and freezer. Terrazzo tiled effect flooring, window to the front and door to the side. Utility now in need of re-fitting, with provisions for washing machine and window to the front.

Step Upstairs

From the reception hall stairs rise to the first floor landing with window to the front, hatch to loft space and linen cupboard. Bedroom 1 is a double room with large window enjoying views over the rear garden, surrounding area to the sea at Tor Bay towards Berry Head and around to Lyme Bay. Bedroom 2 is also a double room with built-in double wardrobe and large window enjoying the open and sea views. Bedroom 3 is again a double with front aspect. Bathroom with suite of panelled bath with shower mixer taps, shower cubicle and vanity unit. Tiling to walls and obscure glazed window. Separate WC with tiled walls and obscure glazed window.

Step Outside

To the rear steps descend from the conservatory to a decked terrace with glazed balustrading from where further steps descend down to a good size two tiered decked terrace with inset lighting, one partly covered with a pergola and the other with glazed balustrading, enjoying a bright southerly aspect. Steps descend to the enclosed, gently sloping lawned garden with mature shrubs, trees and hedging. Garden storage room and set beneath the conservatory is a versatile room currently used as a home office with power, lighting and window. A stepped pathway leads to gated access to the front where there is a cold water tap and further sub floor storage area housing the gas boiler. Driveway with parking for approximately two vehicles with gently sloping lawn to the side and gravelled bed beyond. Garage with up and over door, power, lighting, gas meter, electric meter and consumer unit.

Additional Information

Access: Sloping driveway descends to the property with a single step up to the front door.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: ‘F’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is £3,548.99.
Flood risk: Surface water: Very Low. Rivers & the sea: Very Low (according to the website.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor variable in home via EE and good outdoor via O2, Three & Vodafone (according to the Ofcom website).

Please Note

Planning permission was granted in 2019 (P/2019/1292), most recently amended in 2023 (P/2023/0264), with works having commenced for ‘Extension to front. Extension to rear with balconies. Former Extension to rear.’ With these extensions remodelling the property to create a four bedroom home. Further information can be obtained online at .

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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