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Gibson Drive, Paignton

South West

£260,000

Listed on 15/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom home in the White Rock area of Paignton has a dual-aspect lounge and dining area, a fitted kitchen with built-in oven and gas hob, and a first-floor shower room. The kitchen opens directly onto the rear garden. The bedrooms include built-in or alcove storage, and the airing cupboard houses the combination boiler. Outside, the property has a large, level rear garden arranged with gravelled seating areas, artificial lawn and a further lawned section. A private driveway at the front provides parking for up to five vehicles. The plot may offer scope to extend, subject to planning permission, Building Regulations approval and other relevant consents. Local amenities, supermarkets, a doctors surgery and White Rock Primary School are nearby.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a light-refresh opportunity with plenty already working in its favour: the lounge/diner is spacious, the kitchen and shower room look usable, and the long, level garden and substantial driveway stand out. Dated décor and finishes offer scope for a cosmetic update, while the listing also points to possible extension potential, subject to the necessary consents.

The score is 54/100, grade D. Price/value remains unjudged rather than a negative: floor area is missing, so the £260,000–£270,000 guide cannot yet be compared with local £/sqf. The location scores as average, while the missing area also limits assessment of the overall economics.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated décor and finishes while retaining the usable, furnished accommodation.
  • Make the most of the spacious lounge/diner and long, level garden, with scope for further landscaping.
  • Explore the listing’s stated potential to extend, subject to the necessary consents; the substantial driveway adds practical appeal.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Gibson Drive, Paignton
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Paignton Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Paignton

  • Torquay Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Torquay

  • Torre Rail Station

    4.4 miles

    Train · Torre

  • Totnes Rail Station

    5.5 miles

    Train · Totnes

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£982
Based on a loan of £195,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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