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The Halcyon, Abbey Road, Torquay, TQ2 5NH

  • Auction
  • Lot 8
  • United Kingdom
  • Development Site
  • Commercial

Guide Price* £450,000 +

Bidder Security £6,000 *fully refundable if unsuccessful bidder
Auction Date 17 September
Bidding Opens 11:00 (GMT+1)
Bidding Closes To be Confirmed

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Property Summary

  • Freehold residential development opportunity
  • Former office building totalling approximately 2,880 sq m (30,995 sq ft)
  • Planning permission for 49 residential units 
  • 43x one bedroom units and 6x two bedroom units
  • Site area approximately 0.06 hectares (0.15 acres)
  • Close to town centre and railway station
  • Vacant possession

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Stuart Collar-Brown
Stuart Collar-Brown
Property Agent, here to help.
Jamie Weiner
Jamie Weiner
Joint Agent, here to help.
Megan Barton
Vendor's Solicitor

Contact Us

Stuart Collar-Brown
Stuart Collar-Brown
Property Agent, here to help.
Jamie Weiner
Jamie Weiner
Joint Agent, here to help.
Megan Barton
Vendor's Solicitor

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Property description

A prominent former office building totalling approximately 2,880 sq m (30,995 sq ft) arranged over basement, ground and five upper floors on a site of approximately 0.06 hectares (0.15 acres). The building benefits from planning permission for 49 residential units (43x one bedroom and 6x two bedroom units) and we understand that the building has been stripped out internally and some redevlopment works commenced. The proposed accommodation is arranged as follows:

  • Lower ground floor: 4x one bedroom units
  • Ground floor: 7x one bedroom units/1x two bedroom unit
  • First floor: 7x one bedroom units/1x two bedroom unit
  • Second floor: 7x one bedroom unit/1x two bedroom unit
  • Third floor: 6x one bedroom units/1x two bedroom unit
  • Fourth floor: 6x one bedroom units/1x two bedroom unit
  • Fifth floor: 6x one bedroom units/1x two bedroom units

Location

Torquay is a popular costal town on the south west coast of England in an area known as the English Riviera lying approximately 22 miles south west of Exeter and 28 miles east of Plymouth. It can be accessed via the A380 trunk road, which links with the M5 motorway to the north. The A385 and A38 provide access to Plymouth and Cornwall and the A379 runs along the south coast providing access to towns and resorts including Teignmouth and Dawlish. Torquay railway station provides national and regional rail services including regular direct services to Exeter and London Paddington. Additonally numerous bus routes serve the area and Exeter Airport lies approximately 17 miles to the north.

Abbey Road lies just to the north of the town centre which is within a few minutes' walk. The property lies on the south side of the road at its junction with Warren Road in a mixed residential and and commercial area.

Planning

Planning permission was granted in December 2025 for a change of use from offices (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to provide 49 flats. We understand that the planning permission is extant but prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of Torbay Council (01803 207801) - www.torbay.gov.uk. Copies of the relevant planning documents and floor plans can be found within the legal pack.

Tenure

Freehold

Additional Details

FloorSq MSq Ft
Lower ground4504,841
Ground4504,841
First4504,841
Second4504,841
Third3603,877
Fourth3603,877
Fifth3603,877
Total2,88030,995

The auctioneers have not measured the property and the areas provided are for guidance only.

VAT

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Buyer's Fee

A Buyer's Fee of £3,000 (inclusive of VAT) is applicable to the successful purchaser of this lot. If you have not made the successful bid for the property, the Buyer's Fee will be refunded to you.

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  1. The reserve price is the minimum price at which the property can be sold at auction.
  2. Where a guide price (or range of prices) is given, that guide is the minimum price at which, or range of prices within which, the seller may be prepared to sell on the date on which the guide price, or range of prices, is published. The sale price, whether prior to or at the auction, can be above or below the guide price depending upon market activity. BidX1 and the seller accept no responsibility for any losses, costs or damages incurred by a buyer as a result of relying on any guide price. The buyer must decide how much they should bid for any Lot. All guide prices are quoted subject to contract. Guide prices given by BidX1 or the seller cannot be accepted by the buyer as being a professional valuation for any purpose in accordance with the requirements or guidance notes of relevant professional bodies or other authorities.
  3. Both the guide price and the reserve price may be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that these guides are not misleading, it is possible that the reserve price set for any Lot may exceed the previously quoted guide price (as the seller may fix the final reserve price just before bidding commences).
  4. The guide price for the Lot does not include the Buyer’s Fee charged by BidX1. This fee will be displayed on each Lot listing. In addition, the guide price does not include VAT on the sale price, or any additional costs, charges or encumbrances that might apply to some Lots and/or some buyers. The Special Conditions of Sale of the seller, and any applicable Addendum, will state if there are other costs, charges or encumbrances and whether the seller has elected to charge VAT on the sale price.
  5. To participate in the sale, BidX1 must hold a minimum amount from all bidders. This participation amount and buyer’s fee is fully refundable in the event that you are not the successful purchaser. For example, a participation fee of £5,000 comprises £3,500 relating to your bidder security (partial deposit payment) and a buyer’s fee payable directly to BidX1. A higher participation amount may be payable depending on the reserve price of the Lot.
  6. Please note that Lots may be sold or withdrawn prior to auction.
  7. All Lots sold “Subject to Vendor Confirmation” will be subject to acceptance and confirmation by the Vendor. The highest bid will be presented to the Vendor, the Vendor will have to either accept, decline or make a counteroffer, within the confirmation period. Should the Vendor decide to make a counteroffer, then a private link will be sent to the Highest Bidder advising of the offer the Vendor is willing to accept. The Highest Bidder will be obliged to accept or reject the Vendor's counteroffer. The Vendor reserves the ultimate right, apart from the auctioneer, to accept and to decline to sell to the highest or any bidder, without giving any reasons.
  8. No information, statement, description, quantity or measurement contained in any sales particulars or given orally or contained in any webpage, brochure, catalogue, email, letter, report, docket or hand out issued by or on behalf of BidX1 or the seller in respect of the property shall constitute a representation or a condition or a warranty on behalf of BidX1 or the seller. Any information, statement, description, quantity or measurement so given or contained in any such sales particulars, webpage, brochure, catalogue, email, letter, report or hand out issued by or on behalf of BidX1 or the seller are for illustration purposes only and are not to be taken as matters of fact. Any mistake, omission, inaccuracy or mis-description given orally or contained in any sales particulars, webpage, brochure, catalogue, email, letter, report or hand out issued by or on behalf of BidX1 or the seller shall not give rise to any right of action, claim, entitlement or compensation against BidX1 or the seller. All bidders must satisfy themselves by carrying out their own independent due diligence, inspections or otherwise as to the correctness of any and all of the information, statements, descriptions, quantity or measurements contained in any such sales particulars, webpage, brochure, catalogue, email, letter, report or hand out issued by or on behalf of BidX1 or the seller.
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