Manscombe Road, Torquay, TQ2
South West
£785,000
Listed on 11/09/2026
Listed on 11/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
6Type
DetachedArea
3229 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This six-bedroom detached residence in Livermead has far-reaching views across Tor Bay and the South Devon coastline. Its generous accommodation includes a reception hall, sitting room, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and ground-floor WC, with four bedrooms on the main first floor, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, plus a family bathroom.
A further section of the house is arranged with a lounge/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom, offering flexibility for extended household use or guest accommodation. The listing notes potential to form a self-contained two-bedroom annexe, subject to any necessary consents.
The property has been cared for but is described as requiring updating and modernisation. Outside, the large southerly facing gardens include lawn, established borders and a terrace, with driveway parking. The accommodation and existing layout provide scope to adapt and refresh the house to suit a new owner.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
Bay View is a spacious six-bedroom coastal house with broad views across Tor Bay, generous reception rooms and a large, well-maintained southerly garden. Its dated finishes offer a light, manageable canvas for a cosmetic refresh, with the main kitchen also presenting an opportunity to modernise.
At £785,000, the asking price is about 14.5% below the local average per square foot, making this a strong opportunity to acquire substantial space and coastal outlook at a comparatively attractive price. The flexible layout also offers potential for a two-bedroom annexe, subject to feasibility and any necessary consents.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated carpets, wallpaper and decorative finishes across the spacious reception rooms and bedrooms.
- Modernise the dated main kitchen to suit a new owner's style.
- Explore the described potential for a self-contained two-bedroom annexe, subject to feasibility and any necessary consents.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Torquay Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Torquay
Torre Rail Station
1.2 miles
Train · Torre
Paignton Rail Station
1.6 miles
Train · Paignton
Newton Abbot Rail Station
5.5 miles
Train · Newton Abbot
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