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Fortescue Road, Preston, Paignton
For saleReduced 7 Oct 2026
£160,000

Fortescue Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2BY

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Flattype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 11 Aug 2026 · price reduced 7 Oct 2026 · Paignton

How the price compares

This home£160,000
Median 2 bed in TQ3£230k83 homes listed · £345 per sq ft
Difference-30%below the area median

Key features

  • Spacious First Floor Flat
  • Communal entrance
  • Entrance Hallway
  • Good size Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Shower Room
  • Separate W.C
  • Off-road parking
  • Level Rear Garden

About this home

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 spacious first floor flat is now offered for sale in need of some modernization with no onward chain.

The accommodation briefly comprises of communal entrance with door and entrance hallway with stairs leading to the first floor.

There is a good size lounge at the front of the property, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room and separate W.C.

The property benefits from having a driveway providing off road parking for one car and a single garage.

There is also a level enclosed rear garden which enjoys a sunny aspect.

Council Tax Band: B (Torbay Council) Tenure: Freehold

Communal Porch With door and stairs leading to first floor flat, internal door into

Entrance Hallway Central heating radiator and power points, doors leading to

Lounge PVCu double glazed bay window to front, fireplace with electric fire, central heating radiator and power points.

Kitchen Range of base and wall kitchen cupboards with inset stainless steel sink, space for cooker and white goods, PVCu double glazed window to front, electric consumer unit, boiler for central heating and hot water, power points.

Bedroom 1 PVCu double glazed window to rear, central heating radiator and power points.

Bedroom 2 PVCu double glazed window to rear, built-in wardrobes and power points, central heating radiator.

Shower Room

Walk-in shower enclosure with mains shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, mirror to wall, obscure PVCu double glazed window, central heating radiator.

Separate W.C Central heating radiator and obscure glazed window, W.C.

Outside to Front Outside to front there is a driveway with off road parking for one vehicle with side access down to the front door and the rear garden.

Outside to Rear The rear garden is level with raised flower borders and palm tree and enclosed by fencing. There is also a GARAGE with this property.

Tenure - Freehold First floor flat is freehold Ground floor flat is subject to a 999 years lease from 31/3/1982 Maintenance is split 50/50 on an as and when basis

Council Tax Band: B (Torbay Council)

Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes
Heating
Gas
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Paignton Station1.0 mi
  • Torquay Station1.1 mi
  • Torre Station1.8 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in TQ3 over the last 12 months: detached £370k · semi-detached £258k · flat £125k · terraced £200k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
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

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in TQ3

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£800£16,000 deposit · £144,000 loan
Stamp Duty£700England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Amanda Ayshford Estate Agents, Paignton on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 11 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 07/10/2026.

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