Summary - 22 BRIDGE ROAD TORQUAY TQ2 5BA
6 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Six-bed renovation opportunity near town, harbour and beach.
Freehold Victorian semi in central Torquay, decent plot and garden
Holds C1 guest-house consent; seller to apply for C3 residential pre-exchange
Requires full refurbishment; reports of damp, mould and derelict areas
Only one recorded bathroom for six bedrooms — significant upgrade needed
Off-street parking for several cars; terrace overlooks car park
New luxury kitchen purchased and included in sale
Very high local crime and in a very deprived area — factor in risk
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; council tax very cheap
This substantial six-bedroom Victorian semi offers a rare, value-led opportunity in the heart of Torquay. Set over three storeys with a decent plot, off-street parking and a garden, the building has strong rental or conversion potential thanks to its size, central location and existing C1 guest-house consent (seller intends to apply for C3 residential use before exchange unless purchaser retains C1).
The property is in need of full refurbishment: descriptions note dereliction, damp and mould and cosmetic and structural works will be required. Only one bathroom is recorded, so immediate investment will be needed to create modern living facilities for six bedrooms. A new luxury kitchen has been purchased and is included in the sale, reducing one fit-out cost.
Practical advantages include freehold tenure, very cheap council tax, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband—useful for holiday-let, guest-house or multi-let models. There is direct access to a sizable car park with scope to enclose a garage or workshop, and the terrace overlooks the car park and Rowden Road.
Buyers should weigh the high-crime and very-deprived area profile and the need for substantial works against the low guide price and central, seaside-adjacent location. For a buyer comfortable managing renovation and local risks, the property represents a potentially strong value play in Torquay’s town-centre market.
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