Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BD

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY.

Occupying a prominent corner position at the junction of Cleveland Road and Mill Lane, this mixed use freehold combines an established commercial garage, let to a long-standing motor repair business, with a residential flat above with roof terrace and its own private garage/workshop.

Offering an income from day one together with a residential unit ripe for renovation, the property will appeal to investors, owner occupiers and developers, with pre-application advice from Torbay Council supporting residential redevelopment in principle.

The property enjoys a convenient setting within the Torre Conservation Area, within easy reach of Torquay’s seafront, the flag ship beach of Abbey Sands and the historic grounds of Torre Abbey.

Local shops and amenities can be found along nearby Belgrave Road and Old Mill Road, while Cockington Primary School is close by, making this a well-connected location for both residents and businesses.

EPC Rating: G OWNER'S INSIGHT "My husband and I bought Cleveland Garage in 1982, and for more than forty years it has been at the heart of our lives.

The garage was his passion and he was always its driving force, while the flat upstairs was our home.

Together it gave us a wonderful place to live and a dependable income, and we loved being part of this friendly corner of Torquay, so close to the seafront.

We have been fortunate to have exceptional, long-standing tenants in the commercial garage over more recent years, who have looked after it and I see as great neighbours and friends.

Since losing my husband, I know the time has come to let it go.

I’m realistic that the property now needs comprehensive renovation, and we already investigated demolition to give the site a new lease of life, and I’m excited to think of what someone new might create here.

It holds so many happy memories for me, and I hope the next owner enjoys it in their own way as much as we have." THE COMMERCIAL GARAGE Occupying a prominent corner position at the junction of Cleveland Road and Mill Lane, the commercial garage falls within Use Class B2 and is leased to an established motor repair business.

We understand it has traded continually in a similar nature throughout our client’s ownership since 1982, and prior to that.

Vehicle access is via a roller door from Cleveland Road, opening into a main open plan trading and workshop space of approximately 159 sq m (1,710 sq ft), with a sink positioned outside a separate WC.

Stepped access leads up to a small elevated office. We understand the current passing rent is £9,600 per annum, with water costs shared and electricity sub-metered and recharged by the landlord.

We have been informed the lease can be terminated on six months’ notice, although the tenant is open to discussing new terms that may suit both parties.

THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT WITH PRIVATE GARAGE/WOKSHOP Set above the commercial garage, the residential unit is in need of total renovation.

A private entrance leads to a reception hall, with a utility set behind the staircase rising to the first floor.

The open plan principal reception room leads to two bedrooms, one of which is a single, a box room, and a shower room.

The roof terrace is reached directly from the principal reception room, with a sheltered overhang, an old summerhouse, and views toward the Grade II listed All Saints Church.

The flat also benefits from its own private garage/workshop of approximately 64 sq m (690 sq ft), with separate vehicle access from Mill Lane, providing parking, storage or workshop space.

PLANNING POTENTIAL The site offers considerable redevelopment potential.

Pre-application advice was sought from Torbay Council in 2025 for the demolition of the existing buildings and the creation of five residential units.

The response was supportive of residential redevelopment in principle, citing the presumption in favour of sustainable development and Torbay’s current housing land supply shortfall.

Officers indicated that a revised scheme with reduced height and massing, pitched roofs, and solutions to the tree and access constraints could gain officer support, and that parking standards could be relaxed given the site’s sustainable location.

Messrs LeBrasse Architecture and Planning are kindly willing to discuss the pre-application proposal and advice with potential buyers, although this is not binding on any future application.

LEGAL MATTERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS The property is held freehold and is subject to historic covenants and restrictions contained within the registered title, including provisions relating to building alterations and development.

Purchasers should satisfy themselves through their legal advisers as to any implications for their intended use or redevelopment.

Given the property’s long established use as a motor vehicle repair garage, purchasers contemplating redevelopment are advised to undertake their own environmental investigations, including potential ground contamination, historic fuel or oil storage and any associated remediation.

Torbay Council’s Environmental Health Officer has advised that a contamination risk assessment would be required with any residential application.

Any redevelopment would be subject to the necessary planning, statutory and other consents, together with satisfactory legal and environmental investigations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ACCESS - Internal stepped access to residential unit. HEATING & HOT WATER - Electric heating with gas boiler for hot water to the residential unit.

COUNCIL TAX (Residential Unit) - Band B (Torbay Council). The full amount payable for 2026/27 is £1,911.00. BUSINESS RATES (Commercial Garage) - The rateable value from 1 April 2026 is £14,750.

Please note that this is not the amount of business rates payable, which will depend on the occupier’s circumstances and any reliefs available.

Interested parties should make their own enquiries with Torbay Council. CONSERVATION AREA: Torre, Torquay. FLOOD RISK: SURFACE WATER: Very Low.

RIVERS & THE SEA: Very Low (according to the gov.uk website).

BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor and in-home via Three, good outdoor and variable in-home via O2 & Vodafone, good outdoor via EE (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 SAT NAV - TQ2 5BD.

WHAT3WORDS - ///massaged.large.focus 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’.

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