3 bed link detached house for sale

Hillesdon Road, Torquay TQ1

Capturing the essence of living in the English Riviera, this fine coastal house commands exceptional sea views over Torquay's Yacht Marina and into Tor Bay with its picturesque coastline, and tower of St John’s Church in the foreground. The views are most prominent from the spacious principal room which flows onto the southerly facing balcony, and primary bedroom. The low maintenance garden and balcony provide perfect spaces for outdoor relaxation or entertainment, with maturing clematis and rose climbing the sunny seaward elevation.

Marina View stands prominently on the hillside above Torquay's town centre and bustling harbour, from where the sea front promenade leads past the Princess Theatre to the flagship Torre Abbey Sands Beach, Torre Abbey Meadow, and Torquay Train Station. Marina View has great potential to enhance and create a statement coastal house with precedence set by neighbouring homes, or simply enjoy the current comfortable design.

EPC Rating: D

Owners Insight

"Marina View has been happy home for more than one generation of the Hoyle family since 1984 when Gordon Hoyle built if for himself and his wife in his retirement. He was a mad keen sailor and his wife was a mad keen gardener, and even when Gordon could no longer sail himself, he loved watching the yacht races in the bay from the house, so did my husband John who inherited the house but sadly passed away before he could revitalise and extend the house as he had planned. The house has lovely views, almost the best part of which is that the sea and sky are an ever changing delight, while the sunsets provide immense light and colour shows more or less daily. I think I will miss the expanse of sky that can be seen from the house as much as the sea. It really is very beautiful. I have loved my time here and will be very sorry to leave, but needs must, and I hope that the house will make the new owners very happy and that they will love and care for the house as it deserves."

Step Inside

Open storm porch to the entrance vestibule with obscure porthole window, wood flooring and two storage cupboards housing the electric consumer unit. Inner door to the reception hall with oak flooring followed through to the cloakroom with obscure glazed window. The sitting/dining room is a striking room with picture window and sliding patio door framing the spectacular harbour and sea views toward Brixham and Berry Head. Further side window, oak flooring, and feature fireplace. The balcony faces southerly with balustrade surround, and a wonderful space to relax and enjoy the views. The kitchen has a range of white high gloss fronted units, work tops and sink. Built-in electric oven, five ring gas hob with extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Ideal combination boiler and window overlooking the front approach.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

The principal bedroom is on the entracne level, commanding fabulous harbour and sea views. Comprehensive fitted wardrobes. En-suite with contemporary suite of double shower cubicle with rain head, vanity unit and WC. Panelling to walls, ladder style heated towel rail, small loft access hatch and obscure glazed window. From the Reception Hall stairs descend down to the Garden Level Hall with oak flooring and airing cupboard. Two further walk-in storage cupboards, one used as a utility. Bedrooms 2 and 3 enjoy views over the rear garden, with bedroom 2 having fitted wardrobes and bedroom 3 having direct access to the garden. The bathroom has a modern white suite of panelled bath with shower over and rain head, basin, and WC. Ladder style heated towel rail and obscure glazed window.

Step Outside

To the rear is a paved patio area and lawned garden with an abundance of flowers and shrubs featuring white roses and maturing clematis. The garden leads around the side of the house with gated entrance to the front where a sloping brick paviour driveway leads down to the generous garage with up and over door, power, lighting and housing the electric meter.

Additional Information

Access: Sloping driveway and stepped approach.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services - Mains gas, electric, water & sewerage.

Conservation area - Warberries, Torquay.

Council tax band: F (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £3,379.77.
Broadband & mobile – We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast broadband are available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media with mobile signal likely with EE & O2 & Vodafone but limited with Three (according to the Ofcom website).

Our Area

Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera.

Torquay Is Well Connected

By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot. By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights. By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.

Parking - Garage

Large garage/workshop and driveway

Parking - Driveway