Queensway, Torquay
South West
£120,000
Listed on 22/10/2026
Listed on 22/10/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
End Of TerraceDescription
Offered at auction, this freehold two-bedroom home is located within walking distance of Torbay Hospital, local schools, shops and other amenities, with transport links nearby. The accommodation includes two double bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen and shower room, and the property also has a driveway. It is described as requiring complete refurbishment and roof replacement, making the condition and scope of work important considerations for prospective bidders.
The property is in Council Tax Band B and has a water meter. The EPC rating is listed as to be confirmed. Sale is through a transparent online auction, with bidding and buyer obligations subject to the auction terms. Interested parties should review the legal pack and auction conditions before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
44out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a substantial project with a clear canvas: a two-double-bedroom home with a good-sized lounge, driveway and garage, close to Torbay Hospital and local amenities. The worn interiors, overgrown garden and tired kitchen and shower room offer scope to reshape and improve the property, while the listing also states that the roof needs replacing. The kitchen ceiling has pronounced dark staining, so its cause and the roof’s condition warrant inspection as part of planning the works.
The score is E (44/100), reflecting a limited overall opportunity rather than a lack of potential. The £120,000 starting bid is not a confirmed sale price, and the floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged. The £90,000–£150,000 renovation range makes this a major undertaking; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Rework the lounge and two double bedrooms, updating worn finishes and flooring to give the home a cohesive interior.
- Replace the dated kitchen and shower-room finishes, with scope to investigate the kitchen ceiling staining while planning the work.
- Clear and improve the overgrown garden, making better use of the paved areas; the driveway and garage add useful practical features.
Key risks
- The £90,000–£150,000 works range, including the stated roof replacement and extensive interior and garden work, points to a substantial budget and programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- Pronounced dark staining on the kitchen ceiling needs investigation; the roof covering is not clearly assessable in the photos despite the stated replacement requirement.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Torre Rail Station
0.3 miles
Train · Torre
Torquay Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Torquay
Paignton Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Paignton
Newton Abbot Rail Station
4.5 miles
Train · Newton Abbot
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