Summary - 5 BISHOPS CLOSE TORQUAY TQ1 2PL
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious contemporary five-bedroom house with garden office and seaside access.
Panoramic Ilsham Valley views with sea glimpses from principal living area
Reverse-level layout places main living on upper floor — not single-level living
Large enclosed garden with terraces, hot tub, summerhouse and barbecue station
Detached heated garden office with independent connection for home working
Double garage, double-width driveway and extensive under-garage storage
Solar panels and EPC C help energy efficiency and reduce bills
Slow broadband provision locally despite excellent mobile signal
Council Tax Band F — notable ongoing cost for buyers
Set on a prestigious cul-de-sac in Wellswood, this spacious five-bedroom detached house is designed to make the most of its panoramic Ilsham Valley outlook. The striking reverse-level layout places a light-filled open-plan living area and large decked balcony at the top floor, creating a dramatic social hub with sea glimpses. Contemporary finishes, an integrated garage and private driveway deliver comfortable, low-maintenance living for families who value space and setting.
The house spreads over generous floors with four principal bedrooms at garden level, two en suite bathrooms and a separate utility. The garden is a standout feature, arranged over paved and decked terraces with a hot tub, barbecue station, timber summerhouse and a fully enclosed, well-planted boundary — great for outdoor entertaining and for children to play safely. A detached garden office gives a useful work-from-home base separate from the main living areas.
Practical positives include private solar panels, double glazing, and a C-rated EPC, helping running costs. Notable points to consider: the reverse-level plan means the main living spaces are on the top floor, which may not suit buyers seeking single-level living. Broadband in the area is reported slow; mobile signal is excellent. Council Tax Band F reflects the address and will be a significant ongoing cost.
This is a family-oriented home in an affluent, well-connected part of Torquay, within walking distance of Wellswood shops and excellent schools, and with the South West Coast Path and beaches very close by. It will best suit buyers who value panoramic views, outdoor space and a contemporary, flexible layout, and who are comfortable with the financial commitments of an upper-band property.
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