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£270,000
4 beds · 2 baths
Sherwell Valley Road, Torquay
0.19 miles
away
Freehold
Added on 16/09/2026 
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£495,000
POA 5 bed house for sale Drake Avenue, Shiphay, Torquay, TQ2 6JL
5
beds 2
baths Semi-Detached Bungalow
Tenure: ask agent
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About this property
Located in one of Cheslton's most sought-after locations, this immaculately presented bungalow is a true show-stopper, offering the ideal balance of versatile family living and tranquil coastal-countryside convenience. Situated just half a mile from open countryside and the enchanting 450-acre Cockington Country Park, this home places some of South Devon's finest green spaces right on your doorstep. As you step inside, the property instantly reveals its impressive scale.
Key features
- Stylish Extended Bungalow
- 5 Bedrooms (Master En Suite)
- Impressive 44ft Downstairs Living Area / Kitchen
- Good Sized Level Rear Garden
- Ample Parking and Garage
- Just 0.5 miles from Open Countryside / Gateway to Cockington Country Park
- Walking Distance to Torbay Hospital, Grammar Schools and Sherwell Valley Primary
Floorplan
Location
Drake Avenue, Shiphay, Torquay, TQ2 6JL
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,470/year)Torbay's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band D. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £495,000
£247k £743k
Deposit10% £50,000
£0 £495k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £445,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £99,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in TQ2 6JL. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37, Drake Avenue Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2025 | 657 sq ft £297/sq ft | 657 sq ft | £297 | £195,000 |
| 41, Drake Avenue Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2023 | — | — | — | £180,000 |
| 35, Drake Avenue Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2023 | 700 sq ft £257/sq ft | 700 sq ft | £257 | £180,000 |
| 26, Drake Avenue Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Oct 2022 | 1,302 sq ft £192/sq ft | 1,302 sq ft | £192 | £250,000 |
| 24, Drake Avenue Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Oct 2022 | 1,421 sq ft £299/sq ft | 1,421 sq ft | £299 | £425,000 |
| 31, Drake Avenue Semi-detached | Semi-detached | May 2022 | 624 sq ft £264/sq ft | 624 sq ft | £264 | £165,000 |
| 29, Drake Avenue Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jan 2022 | 603 sq ft £299/sq ft | 603 sq ft | £299 | £180,000 |
| 32, Drake Avenue Detached | Detached | Feb 2021 | 1,087 sq ft £274/sq ft | 1,087 sq ft | £274 | £298,000 |
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