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£185,000

(£318/sq. ft)

2 bed flat for sale
Cary Park, Torquay TQ1

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

    • 581 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: B

  • Leasehold

John Lake

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About this property

  • Age restricted apartment

  • Lift or stair approach to the second floor

  • Sitting/dining room with juilette balcony

  • Modern white kitchen

  • 2 bedrooms

  • Stylish bathroom

  • Residents and visitors parking

  • Communal gardens

  • EPC - B:84

This charming age restricted apartment for those 55+ presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a tranquil and convenient environment within an established development adjacent to the picturesque Cary Park. The principal room opens to a southerly orientated Juliette balcony overlooking the communal garden, flooding the space with natural light. The kitchen and bathroom have also been enhanced, both fusing functionality with style.

The enviable location is a short saunter through the park to the vibrant pedestrianised shopping precinct at nearby St Marchurch, which retains a 'village' ambiance. For those with a penchant for an active lifestyle, a host of leisure clubs are within close proximity, including Cary Park Tennis and Bowls, Torquay Golf Club, and Babbacombe Corinthians Sailing Club.

EPC Rating: B

Owners Insight

"Mum really enjoyed living at Castle Court with its immaculate gardens and beautifully kept communal areas.

Full of friendly and helpful people, mum was very proud to live at Castle Court, she had lots of friends and always said how lucky she was being surrounded by people that cared."

Step Inside

From the secure communal entrance, lift or stairs rise to the Second Floor from where a private front door opens to the reception hall with secure intercom system. Storage cupboard housing the electric consumer unit and further airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. The sitting/dining room enjoys a bay window with central sliding door to the Juliette balcony facing a southerly aspect with pleasant outlook over the communal garden. Wall mounted modern electric fire. The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of white, high gloss fronted units and granite effect work tops with inset sink. Built-in electric oven, ceramic hob with cooker hood above, integrated washing machine and fridge/freezer.

Bedrooms & Bathroom

Both bedroom 1 and 2 enjoy the southerly outlook over the rear communal gardens and surrounding area. The stylish bathroom has a modern white suite of panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, basin set in vanity unit and WC with concealed cistern. Tiling to walls and extractor fan.

Step Outside

To the front of the development is parking provisions for residents and visitors. Access down both sides to the communal garden, laid to lawn with natural stone walled boundaries, mature trees and shrubs.

Additional Information

Access: Lift or stairs to the second floor.
Heating: Electric.
Services: Mains Electric, Water & Drainage.
Length of lease: 99 years from June 1988.
Service charge: £210.81 per month reviewed end of February 2026.
Ground rent: Peppercorn
professional block management: LiveWest
letting: Not permitted.
Pets: No dogs or any other pet allowed in the communal areas.
Council tax band: C (Torbay Council). Full payment for 2025/2026 is £2,079.86.
Conservation area: Cary Park, Torquay.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal likely (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: TQ1 3NE.
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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (62 years)

  • Service charge

    £211 per month

  • Council tax band

    C

  • Ground rent

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