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Fortescue Road, Salcombe

South West

£1,000,000

Listed on 20/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1777 sqft

Features

  • Balcony
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Wayside is a detached three-bedroom house set on a corner plot beside woodland, with views across the estuary and out to sea. The accommodation extends to over 1,750 square feet across two floors. The grounds surround the house, with access to a detached garage from Fortescue Road and off-road parking from St Dunstans Road. The ground floor includes a sitting room, separate dining room, kitchen, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Upstairs is arranged as an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with a bathroom, and can be used as an annexe or as additional space for the main house. Sliding doors open onto a balcony, and an external entrance and stairs provide access from the rear garden. The property is offered for complete modernisation. An extension may be possible, subject to planning consent, and the plot is subject to an 1899 covenant restricting its use to one detached or two semi-detached dwellings. Buyers should take legal advice on the covenant and verify any development proposals. The Berry and nearby woodland are within walking distance, with a local shop and primary school nearby and a route into Salcombe via Herbert Road.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

65out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £1,000,000, Wayside is priced below the local average at £563/sq ft versus £657, making the asking price a genuine acquisition opportunity. Its standout appeal is the elevated plot beside woodland, with sea and countryside views, established gardens, a detached garage and a balcony. The overall score is C: the location score is below average, but the property’s fundamentals are strong.

The dated photographed interiors and the listing’s call for complete modernisation give buyers a clear medium-scale project: update the kitchen, finishes and flooring, and consider how best to use the upstairs annexe-style space. The renovation range is £40,000–£70,000. An extension is mentioned as a possibility, subject to planning, and the 1899 covenant merits legal review. The photographs show no obvious severe damage, though they do not allow close assessment of the external fabric or balcony.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average £/sq ft, with a £40,000–£70,000 renovation range for modernising the dated interiors.
  • Refresh the photographed kitchen, living spaces and flooring to create a more contemporary feel.
  • Explore the upstairs annexe-style arrangement and any extension potential, subject to feasibility, planning and covenant review.

Key risks

  • The balcony and external fabric cannot be closely assessed from the photographs; inspect their condition as part of due diligence.
  • The 1899 covenant restricts use of the plot to one detached or two semi-detached dwellings, so obtain legal advice before considering alterations or development.

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£3,778
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