Summary - 8 SHORTON VALLEY ROAD PAIGNTON TQ3 1RB
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Comfortable period living close to shops, woods and the beach.
Chain free detached 1930s house with period features and modern updates
Off-street parking on block-paved driveway for one vehicle
Sunny enclosed rear garden, level walk to shops, beach and woods
Modern kitchen/diner with French doors to garden and front aspect
Ground-floor study/utility could serve as fourth bedroom
Modest overall size (c. 685 sq ft) and small plot footprint
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated — energy upgrades likely needed
Medium local flood risk; buyers should check insurance and mitigation
A well-presented 1930s detached house offered chain-free on a small plot in Preston, Paignton. The home suits families seeking period character with modern conveniences — a bright living room with bay window, a modern kitchen/diner with French doors, and a useful ground-floor room ideal as a study or fourth bedroom. Off-street parking and sunny, enclosed rear gardens add practical everyday appeal.
Internally the house is comfortable and ready to move into, with a modern bathroom, double glazing and gas central heating. The layout works for flexible family life: three first-floor bedrooms, downstairs study/utility and a generous kitchen/diner that opens to the garden. Local amenities, bus links, Occombe Woods and Preston Beach are within a short, level walk.
Important considerations: the overall footprint is modest (c. 685 sq ft) and the plot is small, so outdoor space is compact. The property dates from the 1930s and has cavity walls assumed uninsulated — upgrading insulation could improve comfort and running costs. There is a medium flooding risk in the area; buyers should make their own enquiries about flood cover and mitigation. The home has a single bathroom, so households needing multiple bathrooms should factor that in.
For buyers after a character home close to town with modern updates and no chain, this property offers a good balance of period charm and practical features. It also presents straightforward potential to improve energy efficiency and personalise finishes over time.
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