4 bed detached house for sale

Redgate Close, Torquay TQ1

Enjoying sweeping views across the surrounding area and out to Lyme Bay, with its beautifully stretching coastline, this fine detached home occupies a truly special position at the head of the highest cul-de-sac on Torbay Park. Owned by the same family for over 50 years, the house was originally chosen for its exceptional setting, and it’s easy to see why. The plot is one of the largest in the area, with a south westerly facing garden backing onto allotments, creating a wonderful sense of space, privacy, and connection to the outdoors. Practicality is equally well considered, with extensive parking provided by a generous driveway, large car port, and garage, along with further potential to extend if desired.

The location offers the perfect balance of peace and convenience. Nearby Babbacombe Downs provide a scenic coastal setting with a range of cafés, restaurants and bars, along with the Babbacombe Theatre and the charming cliff railway down to Oddicombe Beach. Cary Parks offer open green spaces, play areas, and sports facilities, while a variety of local shops, the Brunel Medical Centre, Churches, and highly regarded schools are all within easy walking distance. This house is not just a home, it provides a lifestyle.

Owner's Insight

“My connection to this home began in childhood. My parents bought along the road in 1968 but always hoped to own this house, achieving that in 1972. It has remained in our family ever since. I may be biased, but I believe it’s one of the best plots on the estate, set on the top corner with allotments behind, sea views to the front, and no adjoining neighbour to the east, giving a real sense of space and privacy.

I have always kept on top of the maintnance, with some of more signifcant work recently including a new bathroom which has just finshed, and a replacement tiled roof in 2021.

The location is peaceful yet convenient, with easy access via the lane to the side leading up toward Warberry Copse, Warberry School and Quinta playing fields behind, and Walls Hill and Anstey’s Cove. I will miss this home dearly, but the time has come for a new family to create their own memories here.”

Step Inside

The gently sloping driveway leads to an open car port with a skylight, creating a bright and sheltered approach. From here, a composite door opens into a welcoming reception hall, finished with Amtico flooring and a convenient cloakroom. Glazed doors lead through to the main living spaces, and the sitting room is immediately inviting with two large picture windows filling the room with natural light and frame lovely open views across neighbouring rooftops towards the sea at Lyme Bay. The oak-effect Amtico flooring flows through from the hall, while a local Petitor marble fireplace with gas fire creates a focal point. The dining room connects to the garden via a patio door, and also benefits from useful storage beneath the stairs. We understand the original connecting doors between the sitting and dining rooms remain in place behind the wall and could be reinstated, offering flexibility to open up the space if desired.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

The kitchen/breakfast room is a sociable space, fitted with shaker style units in a warm cherry wood finish, brushed steel handles and stone effect worktops with matching upstands and sink. A Rangemaster electric cooker with filter hood is included, along with space for a fridge and dishwasher. The kitchen flows into the breakfast area, where a picture window looks out over the rear garden, filling the space with natural light. French doors connect to a patio, making it easy to enjoy outdoor dining or simply step out with a morning coffee and take in the peaceful surroundings.

Step Upstairs

A straight flight of stairs leads to the first floor landing, where a picture window draws in natural light and offers a lovely green outlook to the side. There are two useful fitted cupboards, one housing the Ideal gas boiler. The principal bedroom is a real highlight, enjoying one of the finest views in the house. A large picture window looks out towards the sea, and a door connects the balcony with glass and steel balustrading, an ideal spot to start or end the day. There are three further bedrooms on this floor. The second bedroom also benefits from sea views, while the third and fourth overlook the rear garden and neighbouring allotments. The bathroom has been fully refurbished in April 2026, finished with a ‘p’-shaped bath and shower over, WC and basin, fully tiled walls and floor, and an obscure glazed window flooding the room with natural light.

Step Outside

The property offers a generous driveway with plenty of space for several cars, and scope to extend if needed. A large car port connects through to the garage with double doors, making it practical as well as convenient. From the drive, you can wander around the side where there is a handy garden shed. The main garden is a real highlight, facing south westerly with a sheltered patio just outside the breakfast and dining rooms, perfect for morning coffee or relaxed evenings. Steps lead up to a lovely lawned area, along with another patio and a productive vegetable patch for those who enjoy growing their own.

The garden is a wonderfully peaceful setting, with a traditional Devon bank bordering a quiet lane to the east, and established allotments directly behind, giving the garden a real sense of space and connection to nature.

Additional Information

Access: A gently sloping driveway and slight step from the car port.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Council tax band: ‘E’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is ££3,002.98.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach & Virgin Media, with mobile signal good outdoor & in-home via EE, Good outdoor and variable in-home with Three and O2, and good outdoor with Vodafone (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.

Directions

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Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Compliance

In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital id verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.

Rear Garden

Large garden

Parking - Garage

Parking - Car Port

Parking - Driveway