Windmill Gardens, Preston, Paignton

Listed 13 May 2026 · price reduced 10 Aug 2026 · Paignton
Situated in a superb level location in the popular area of Preston, being extremely conveniently positioned with good level access to the local shops and amenities, including Tesco, Doctors Surgery, Sub Post Office and other shopping outlets. These are all in walking distance, together with the main bus routes giving access to nearby towns. Preston beach and seafront are again within easy walking distance. There are also good local primary schools close at hand.
This substantial detached family home is beautifully presented and offered for sale in good order, and offers versatile accommodation, and could comfortably offer scope for 2 family living and has been used as a retreat through the years by the current owners.
The accommodation offers an entrance hallway, with downstairs cloakroom, living room, sitting room/2nd reception which leads into the conservatory/sun room and gives access out to the rear garden. Also on the ground floor is an office/study, a downstairs bedroom with an ensuite shower room/w.c. and the kitchen/dining room, again with access out to the rear gardens.
On the first floor, there are 4 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and a family bath/shower room/w.c.
The property is set back from the road, in a convenient location, in a quiet cul-de-sac location and offers a good sized gravelled driveway at the front of the property with ample off road parking.
The rear garden is enclosed and level and laid mainly to lawn with surrounding flower borders, with a patio area from the conservatory/sun lounge, and further gravelled area being sheltered and giving privacy. There is also a useful block built shed and greenhouse.
This property should be viewed internally to appreciate the accommodation on offer.
Council Tax Band: E (Torbay Council) Tenure: Freehold
Entrance Hallway Composite front door leading to the entrance hallway. Central heating radiator. Tiled flooring. Staircase to the first floor. Small PVCu double glazed window. Understairs cupboard for storage. Power points. Doors to
Downstairs Cloakroom W.C. Wall hung wash hand basin. 2 PVCu double glazed windows. Consumer unit. Tiled floor and walls.
Living room PVCu double glazed bay window to front. Fireplace. Central heating radiator. Power points.
Study/Office PVCu double glazed window to side. Central heating radiator. Power points.
Sitting Room PVCu double glazed sliding patio door leading into the conservatory. T.V aerial point. Fireplace. Central heating radiator. Power points.
Conservatory/Sun Lounge PVCu double glazed windows and PVCu double glazed door giving access to the rear garden. Power points.
Bedroom 5 PVCu double glazed window to rear overlooking the rear garden. Central heating radiator. Power points. Door to
Ensuite Shower Room/W.C.
Walk-in shower enclosure. W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Central heating radiator. PVCu double glazed obscure window. Tiled flooring.
Kitchen/Dining Room DINING ROOM AREA - PVCu double glazed window. Central heating radiator. Power points.
KITCHEN AREA - Fittted with range of base and wall units with inset stainless steel sink to work surfaces. Built-in double oven and 4 ring gas hob with stainless steel cooker hood over. Dual aspect room with 2 PVCu double glazed windows with outlook over rear garden. PVCu double glazed door to rear garden. Tiled flooring. Power points.
First Floor Landing Loft access with pull down ladder with light and some boarding. PVCu double glazed window to front. Central heating radiator. Power points.
Bedroom 4 PVCu double glazed window to side. Central heating radiator. Power points.
Bedroom 1 PVCu double glazed window to rear overlooking the rear garden. Central heating radiator. Power points. Door to
Ensuite Shower Room/W.C. Shower enclosure with electric shower. Wash hand basin and w.c. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 PVCu double glazed bay window to rear overlooking rear garden with some sea views. Central heating radiator. Power points.
Bedroom 3 PVCu double glazed bay window to front with some sea views. Central heating radiator. Power points.
Bath/Shower Room & W.C. White suite with free standing claw bath with central tap. W.C. Shower enclosure with electric shower. Wash hand basin. Built-in airing cupboard housing the gas boiler. Tiled walls and flooring. PVCu double glazed obscure window.
Outside to Front There is level acess to the front of the property with a good sized gravelled driveway providing ample off road parking for 4/5 vehicles. There is a further hardstanding area at the side of the property, with outside tap. Wooden gate giving access to the rear garden. Further gate through to the other side, so access around both sides of the property.
Outside to Rear The rear garden is enclosed and level, with the main area of garden being laid to a level lawn with surrounding flower borders and mature hedging. Small patio to the conservatory/sun lounge. Further rear gravelled area of garden. Greenhouse. Access around both sides of the property. Raised flower borders. Block built shed with power and light.
Tenure Freehold COUNCIL TAX BAND E
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Median sold prices in TQ3 over the last 12 months: detached £370k · semi-detached £258k · flat £125k · terraced £200k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Fortescue Road Paignton TQ3 2BZ | Detached Freehold | 19 Sept 2025 | £340,000 |
| Flat 1, Carlton Court, Fortescue Road Paignton TQ3 2BZ | Other Leasehold | 22 May 2025 | £94,166 |
| First Floor Flat, 23, Fortescue Road Paignton TQ3 2BY | Flat Leasehold | 17 Oct 2024 | £219,000 |
| 5 Fortescue Road Paignton TQ3 2BZ | Terraced Freehold | 7 Oct 2024 | £195,000 |
| Flat 2, 5, Fortescue Road Paignton TQ3 2BZ | Flat Leasehold | 30 Aug 2024 | £190,000 |
| 30 Fortescue Road Paignton TQ3 2BY | Semi-detached Freehold | 5 Jul 2024 | £420,000 |
| Flat 5, Carlton Court, Fortescue Road Paignton TQ3 2BZ | Flat Leasehold | 21 Mar 2024 | £187,000 |
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Listed by Amanda Ayshford Estate Agents, Paignton on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 13 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 10/08/2026.
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