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Westhill Road, Torquay

South West

£395,000

Listed on 10/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1507 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached bungalow occupies a generous plot within walking distance of St Marychurch and its village shops, cafés and everyday services. The accommodation is functional but would benefit from modernisation, giving a purchaser scope to update it to suit their needs. Nearby amenities include Plainmoor, Torquay Golf Club and the coastal walks and beaches around Babbacombe and Oddicombe. A gated entrance opens onto a loose-stone driveway with parking for several vehicles. Established gardens extend around the house, and a detached outbuilding provides garage, workshop, utility and storage areas. The listing also describes a glazed lean-to used as a winter garden and additional under-house storage, where the gas combination boiler is located. Inside, the living room has a double-glazed bay window and an electric feature fireplace. The open-plan kitchen and dining room includes a breakfast bar, fitted units, sink, and space and plumbing for a washing machine, with provision for a gas cooker. The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobes and bay windows. The property is freehold, and the listing notes that any further development or adaptation would be subject to the necessary permissions and consents.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached bungalow has a lot going for it as a light-update project: the established gardens, generous gated driveway and substantial detached garage/workshop give it a distinctive setting and useful scope. The photographed interiors are clean and functional, with dated finishes across several rooms that offer a straightforward opportunity to modernise and personalise; the kitchen and bathroom are usable but clearly older in style.

At £395,000, the asking price is close to the local average at £262 per sq ft versus £260, so it is reasonable on that measure rather than a clear bargain. The 55/100 D reflects more modest overall value potential, despite strong fundamentals and low assessed risk. The outbuilding’s condition and any proposed alternative use would need checking, and the stated renovation range is £5,000–£15,000.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated but functional interiors, including the kitchen and bathroom, to create a more contemporary home.
  • Make the most of the established gardens and generous gated driveway, with ample existing off-road parking.
  • Explore practical uses for the detached garage/workshop and storage, subject to checking its condition and any necessary consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Westhill Road, Torquay
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£1,492
Based on a loan of £296,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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