Lot 199 Eleven-Unit Licensed HMO In Central LocationAuction Date:
24th September 2026
Torre Cottage, Upton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AB
Currently part let at £52,839 per annum
Torre Cottage is a substantial semi-detached property converted into a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO), which has been successfully run and managed to create a high-return residential investment.
An 11-unit HMO, arranged with 10 rooms and a separate cottage. The property offers generous accommodation and each unit has either a private kitchenette provision or use of one of the two communal kitchens. Several of the units benefit from private en-suites/shower facilities. Retaining several original features, the property is an excellent example of a converted HMO.
Main Building
Ground Floor
Entrance hallway, five rooms (two en-suite, two with shower facilities, one with private kitchen), communal kitchen, communal shower room and separate W.C.
First Floor
Five rooms (two en-suite, three with private shower facilities), communal kitchen and communal bathroom.
Cottage
Accessed via the rear garden. Entrance porch, living area with kitchen and bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
Outside
There are front and rear paved and gravelled gardens.
Tenancies
Each room is let under the terms of an Assured Periodic Tenancy, at the current rentals as listed below:-
Room 1 - £600 per calendar month.
Room 2 - £575 per calendar month.
Room 3 - Vacant.
Room 4 - £500 per calendar month.
Room 5 - Vacant.
Room 6 - Vacant.
Room 7 - £420 per calendar month.
Room 8 - £550 per calendar month.
Room 9 - £575 per calendar month.
Room 10 - £433.33 per calendar month.
Annexe - £750 per calendar month.
Local Planning Authority
Torbay Council. Tel: 01803 207801. Website: torbay.gov.uk.
Auctioneer’s Note
At the time of publication the Auctioneers have not inspected the Lot. Interested applicants should make their own enquiries to verify the information provided.
EPC Rating D
Council Tax Band E
Freehold with Part Vacant Possession
Further Information
James Lofthouse/Audrey Smith
on 01392 366555
Viewings
Viewings by arrangement with
Bettesworths
01803 212021
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