Summary - 3 Edinburgh Villas, Upton Road TQ1 4AD
4 bed 3 bath Terraced
Spacious Grade II listed four-bedroom terrace with open-plan kitchen and garden — chain free.
Four double bedrooms, plus flexible room for a fifth or study
Three bathrooms, two en-suites; includes a free-standing bath
Open-plan kitchen/dining with built-in pantries and natural light
Small, enclosed front garden; low-maintenance outdoor space
Grade II listed — restrictions on alterations and repairs
Pre-1900 sandstone walls likely uninsulated — energy upgrades limited
Very high local crime rate; area classed as very deprived
Chain-free sale; council tax Band B (relatively cheap)
Set within the historic Edinburgh Villas conservation area, this Grade II listed mid-terrace offers a flexible family layout across three levels. The house has four double bedrooms (or four/five bedroom potential), three bathrooms including two en-suites, and a stylish open-plan kitchen/dining room that opens to a small, well-kept garden — ideal for family meals and outdoor play.
The property blends period character (sash windows, fireplaces, high ceilings) with contemporary touches in the kitchen and bathrooms. Practical positives include mains gas central heating via boiler and radiators, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, proximity to town centre amenities, good local schools, and a chain-free sale for a quicker move.
Buyers should note important constraints: the listed status and conservation area mean external and many internal alterations will be restricted and could complicate modernisation. The terrace was built pre-1900 with sandstone/limestone walls that likely lack insulation, so energy-efficiency upgrades will be limited and may require specialist consent. The surrounding neighbourhood records very high crime and is in a very deprived area classification, which may affect resale or rental demand.
Overall this home suits a buyer seeking period character and generous accommodation in a central Torquay location, who is comfortable navigating listed-building consent and prioritises location and space over turnkey modern efficiency. There is clear scope to enhance value through sympathetic refurbishment and energy-improvement measures where permitted.
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