The Terrace was historically nine houses
dating back to 1811 to the designs of Jacob
Harvey, subsequently used as offices. The
slightly-bowed south-facing site contains an
existing five-storey Georgian stucco property
with Franco- and Italianate detailing located
along The Terrace with extensions to the rear,
designed to take advantage of the excellent sea
and harbour views. Retained period features
include high ceiling with ornate cornicing, large
shuttered sash windows and some original
fireplaces. The site is allocated as being within
the Town Centre in the Local Plan policies
map. The northern boundary of the site adjoins
Montpellier Road which serves as secondary
access to the rear of The Terrace properties
as well as containing residential five-storey
retirement properties known as The Vinery on
the opposite side of the road. In total, the site
offers approximately 21,069 sq ft (1,957 sq m).

The properties have planning permission to be
converted into 12 residential apartments under
planning reference P/2022/0895, as well as
the change of use from office (Use Class E) to
residential (Use Class C3) P/2022/0896. The
development proposes the change of use from
offices in numbers 48 and 50 The Terrace to
residential with the provision of 10 apartments,
comprising 3 one bedroom, 6 two bedroom and
1 three bedroom propery. No. 5 Montpellier Road
would be converted to create 1 one bedroom
apartment and 1 two bedroom apartment.
The proposed internal alterations to create the
new apartments have been carefully considered
during the design process to ensure the
retention and restoration of the historic floor
plans, features and detailing.

Prospective purchasers are advised
that they should make their own enquiries of the
local planning authority.

The properties are approached from the pavement over steps leading to mainly original 6-panel doors with plain fanlights and cast-iron railings with spear finials to the lower ground floors.

The site is located 110m to the northwest of Torquay Harbour within the Harbour Conservation Area and sits within a terrace of Grade II Listed Buildings and Unity Church to the north of the site. The site overlooks Torquay’s bay and fine harbour, and is very close to shops, pubs, restaurants and the fashionable outlets on the harbour-side. Torquay is one of three beautiful towns forming the sheltered Tor Bay and is renowned for its warm climate, clear bathing waters and clean air. The local beaches form a golden arc around the bay with shingle coves scattered nearby. The town provides a wonderful quality of life for residents with excellent boutique and High Street shopping, waterside restaurants, a theatre and bars. Internationally-renowned water sports are held in the sheltered bay, with the marina providing excellent mooring facilities for luxury yachts and motor cruisers. The area provides many scenic walks along South Devon's coastal footpaths, with local golf courses also nearby.

Communications links are excellent: the nearby A380 dual carriageway provides access to Exeter and the M5 motorway and Torquay station offers regular services to Newton Abbot and from there to central London. Exeter Airport has a growing number of national and international flights, including daily flights to London City Airport.

The area offers a good range of state schooling including Warberry Church of England Academy, The Spires College and Torquay Academy together with a selection of noted independent schools including EF Academy, Abbey, Trinity, Park, St. Christopher’s, Totnes Progressive and Stover.