£179,950
2 bed flat for sale
Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1Leasehold
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
Key information
Tenure
Leasehold (164 years)
Service charge
£1,102 per year
Council tax band
C
Ground rent
£0
Ground rent date of next review
About this property
Ground floor flat
Close to picturesque babbacombe downs
Reception hall
Sitting/dining room
Kitchen
2 bedrooms (1 ensuite)
Bathroom
Allocated parking space & visitor provisions
EPC - tbc
This ground floor apartment forms part of an established development, positioned close to the picturesque Babbacombe Downs with shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe below. The apartment enjoys a spacious two bedroom design with principal en suite, and allocated parking space within the generous communal car park where additional visitor provisions. The property has been owned by our clients since new, circa 25 years ago, and although presented in clean and tidy order it has been priced to reflect a program of modernisation which would now be beneficial.
Devonshire House is enviably positioned just a short saunter from the picturesque Babbacombe Downs where views can be enjoyed across Lyme Bay, whilst local shops, supermarkets, medical centres, Babbacombe Theatre, café, bars, and bus routes are all within walking distance of the development. The property offers a lifestyle in the very heart of Babbacombe, one of Torquay's most sought-after locations.
EPC Rating: C
Owners Insight
"We had Devonshire House built back in 1989 by Midas on the site of our hotel. We retained this ground floor flat as an investment, and always enjoyed a high occupancy level. We appreciate the flat is now showing age, and hopefully a blank canvass for the new owners to enhance to their own style.
We are bias, but the location is exceptional. Babbacombe Downs is a mere saunter, and in either direction you have local shops, medical practices, Churches, cafe's and virtually every amenity covered which you may want day to day. For keen bowlers, tennis players, sailor's or golfers, you have a club within walking distance."
Step Inside
From the communal entrance and hall, a private front door with spy hole opens to the spacious reception hall with telephone door entry system, generous storage cupboard and further airing cupboard housing the lagged immersion cylinder. Sitting/dining room with dual aspect and views over the car park towards the Church spire at Babbacombe. Open access to the kitchen with window overlooking the car park. Comprehensive range of units with roll edged work tops and sink. Built-in electric oven, four ring ceramic hob with filter hood over and provisions for washing machine.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedroom 1 benefitting from fitted wardrobes with mirror fronted doors and overhead cupboards, dressing table and window overlooking the car park. En-suite wet room with wash basin and WC, wall mounted heater with towel rail and extractor fan. Bedroom 2 with window overlooking the car park and fitted double wardrobe with over head cupboards. Bathroom with panelled bath and electric Triton shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Wall mounted heater with towel rail and extractor fan.
Step Outside
Allocated parking space within the car park with additional visitors parking.
Additional Information
Access- Level approach from the parking and communal entrance.
Heating type: Electric Storage Heaters.
Services: Mains Electric, Water & Drainage.
Length of lease - 199 years from 24 December 1989.
Service charge - £1,102 per annum.
Professional management - Crown Property Management, Torquay.
Council tax band - C (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £1,984.75.
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: TQ1 3SJ. WHAT3WORDS: Duke.urban.anyone.
Parking - Allocated Parking
Allocated parking space and visitor provisions.
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Listed by
John Lake