Property for sale

Ash Hill Road, Torquay TQ1

Substantial Former Language School Extending to Approx. 365m2 (3,929 sq ft) NIA. Significant Development/Extension Potential, Subject to the Necessary Planning Consents.

30 Ash Hill Road occupies a prominent and elevated position close to its junction with St Marychurch Road in the Upton Conservation Area of Torquay. The property is conveniently positioned for Torquay town centre and the surrounding residential districts, while Castle Circus and local public transport connections are within easy reach. The seafront and harbour are approximately one mile away.

The property occupies an extensive corner plot between Ash Hill Road and St Marychurch Road, providing a particularly generous site. This combination of accessibility, on-site parking and substantial grounds should make the property attractive to owner occupiers and organisations seeking educational, office, training, community, healthcare or other commercial accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. Torquay is one of South Devon's principal towns and forms part of the English Riviera, with good road connections to Newton Abbot, Exeter and the wider South Devon area.

The property comprises an attractive and substantial building, which has for many years been operated as a language school. The language school ceased trading in October 2026 and the property is now offered for sale freehold with vacant possession.

Internally, the accommodation is arranged principally over two floors and has been configured to provide various classrooms and offices with common room, kitchen and ancillary accommodation. The total Net Internal Area is approximately 365m² (3,929 sq ft).

To the front is a tarmac parking area providing parking for approximately 11 vehicles. To the side is an outdoor swimming pool, while the remaining grounds include a good-sized garden together with a paved and covered seating area with benches. The existing layout lends itself to continued educational, training, office or other commercial occupation. There is also redevelopment opportunity, including the potential for residential or other alternative uses, subject to planning and all necessary consents.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Reception Office (12' 1'' x 11' 1'' (3.69m x 3.39m))

Principal's Office (10' 6'' x 14' 1'' (3.20m x 4.30m))

Common Room (33' 2'' x 14' 1'' (10.10m x 4.30m) (max))

A substantial communal room with access to the garden.

Kitchen (9' 10'' x 9' 3'' (2.99m x 2.82m))

Servery (9' 4'' x 12' 2'' (2.84m x 3.70m))

Store (5' 7'' x 8' 4'' (1.69m x 2.53m))

Classroom 10 (14' 0'' x 13' 11'' (4.26m x 4.24m))

Teachers Room

Office

Staff WC

Wcs

First Floor

Landing

Classroom 1 (11' 2'' x 19' 8'' (3.41m x 5.99m))

Classroom 2 (19' 4'' x 13' 1'' (5.89m x 4.00m))

Classroom 3 (18' 8'' x 13' 5'' (5.69m x 4.08m))

Classroom 4 (14' 2'' x 13' 11'' (4.31m x 4.24m))

Study Centre (14' 2'' x 19' 5'' (4.32m x 5.92m))

Classroom 6 (13' 11'' x 12' 6'' (4.23m x 3.82m))

Classroom 7 (17' 11'' x 12' 1'' (5.47m x 3.69m))

Classroom 8 (14' 2'' x 9' 4'' (4.32m x 2.84m))

Classroom 9 (17' 11'' x 8' 8'' (5.47m x 2.64m))

Net Internal Area:

Approximately 365m2 (3,929 sq ft).

Outside

To the front is a tarmac car park with space for approximately 11 vehicles. The property occupies a particularly generous corner site with gardens extending around the building.

The outside accommodation includes an outdoor swimming pool, garden and paved seating area with a substantial covered pergola and benches.

Tenure

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Asking Price

Offers in the Region of £600,000.

Business Rates

2026 List: £28,000

This figure should not be confused with the rates payable. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the Local Billing Authority, Torbay Council, to confirm the current assessment and rates payable.

VAT

The VAT status is to be confirmed.

EPC Rating C

Viewing

Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with the Agents, Bettesworths.