Manscombe Road, Torquay, TQ2 6SP
Listed 11 Aug 2026 · price reduced 9 Sept 2026 · Torquay
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Key features
- Spectacular sea views across Tor Bay and the South Devon coastline
- Highly sought-after Livermead location, close to beaches and amenities
- Private driveway with ample off-road parking
- Potential for a two-bedroom self-contained annexe
- In need of updating and modernisation throughout
- Perfectly suited for those seeking a project
- Large southerly facing gardens with sun terrace
- Offering extensive and flexible accommodation, the property is ideal for family living or multi-generational occupancy
- four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, and a family bathroom
- well- proportioned kitchen/ breakfast room, a separate utility room, and a downstairs cloakroom/WC
About this home
Occupying an enviable position in Livermead, Torquay, Bay View is an impressive six-bedroom detached seaside residence enjoying breathtaking sea views from the rear elevation across Tor Bay and the South Devon coastline. Offering extensive and flexible accommodation, the property is ideal for family living or multi-generational occupancy, with excellent scope to create a self-contained two-bedroom annexe. While the property has been well cared for over the years, it is now in need of some updating and modernisation, presenting an exceptional opportunity to personalise and enhance this spacious home in one of Torquay’s most sought-after residential areas. Set within large, southerly facing gardens with a sun terrace and driveway parking, this substantial home combines coastal charm, space, and outstanding potential. Accommodation The accommodation is generous and well arranged, with bright rooms designed to make the most of the natural light and stunning coastal views. The ground floor features a grand reception hallway creating an elegant sense of arrival, leading to a spacious sitting room, enjoying sea views and an abundant natural light. There is also a formal dining room, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining, together with a well-proportioned kitchen/ breakfast room, a separate utility room, and a downstairs cloakroom/WC. On the first floor of the main house are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, and a family bathroom. Several bedrooms enjoy superb sea views from the rear elevation. Annexe Potential The flexible layout offers excellent potential to create a two-bedroom self-contained annexe, ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or a holiday let (subject to any necessary consents). This area is accessed from the main house and currently comprises a spacious lounge/dining room with kitchen off, and a space-saver staircase leading to the first floor where there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom/WC.
EPC Rating: C
Garden Grounds and Exterior The rear of the house enjoys large, mature, southerly facing gardens laid mainly to lawn with well-established borders and a sun terrace, perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. The gardens provide a degree of privacy and enjoy wonderful panoramic sea and coastal views.
Parking - Driveway
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Size
- 3,229 sq ft / 300 sq m
- Council tax band
- G
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
- Heating
- Gas central
- Broadband
- FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Torquay Station0.5 mi
- Torre Station1.2 mi
- Paignton Station1.6 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in TQ2 over the last 12 months: terraced £215k · semi-detached £270k · detached £390k · flat £140k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Manscombe Road Torquay TQ2 6SP | Detached Freehold | 10 Mar 2026 | £850,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in TQ2
Buying costs
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Listed by Absolute, Torbay on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 11 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 09/09/2026.
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