2 bed flat for sale

St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1

Charlwood Court is an established age restricted development for those over 60, built by McCarthy Stone in 2000, enviably set in the very heart of St Marychurch. This particular apartment has been upgraded and improved in recent years and occupies a first floor position from entrance level to the south westerly side of the building. The development benefits from a resident house manager, communal lounge, laundry and guest suite. Outside are attractive communal gardens and parking facilities (subject to availability).

The comprehensive amenities of St Marychurch are all within a short, level stroll, equally are the scenic Babbacombe Downs with shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe below, accessed by either the winding wooded pathways or renowned Cliff Railway. A host of leisure activities and clubs can also be found nearby including golf, sailing, bowls and tennis clubs and picturesque Tessier Gardens, a tranquil hidden park being pet free and adults only.

EPC Rating: C

Owners' Insight

"We chose to live in St Marychurch because it was away from the business of Torquay and it has a friendly, welcoming aspect about it. It has a good selection of shops, including Co-op & Sainsburys, as well as a number of independent shops. It also has a doctors, dentist, chiropodist, churches etc. There is also a good theatre just an easy walk along Babbacombe Downs. A sandy beach is at the bottom of the Cliff Railway (an easy walk down), where a good restaurant & coffee shop awaits. Buses run to Teigmouth, Dawlish and Paignton, as well as down to Torquay seafront."

Step Inside

From the secure communal entrance a lift or stair approach rises to the first floor from entrance level, with private door opening to the reception hall with airing cupboard housing the hot water and pressure cylinder and slat shelving. Further cupboard with hanging space, electric meter and consumer unit. Sitting/dining room with window to the front approach and enjoying a south westerly aspect, features a fireplace with electric coal effect fire. Obscure glazed double doors to the kitchen which has been fitted with a range of pale grey fronted units and roll edged working surfaces with metro tiled splashbacks and inset sink unit. Built-in electric oven, ceramic hob with cooker hood above, integrated fridge and freezer. Durable wood effect floor, cornice lighting and window to the front with south westerly aspect.

Bedrooms & Shower Room

Bedroom 1 is a bright, dual aspect with window to the front and side window overlooking the communal grounds and main entrance. Built-in double wardrobe with mirror fronted doors. Bedroom 2 with window to the front. Shower room with white suite of shower cubicle, vanity unit with illuminated and heated wall mirror over, WC. Fully tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail, durable wood effect flooring, extractor fan and obscure glazed window.

Step Outside

Mature landscaped communal gardens surround the development for the enjoyment of all residents. There is a residents car park with spaces subject to availability on a first come first serve basis. To the entrance level of the development is the managers office and a residents lounge. A residents laundry and guest suite is situated to level one of the building.

Additional Information

Access: Level access to the communal entrance, with lift or stairs to level 4.
Heating: Modern Electric Storage Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Water & Drainage.
Length of lease: 125 years from 2000.
Service charge: £3045.71 per half year from September 2025 including water.
Ground rent: £416.43 per half year from September 2025.
Professional management: First Port and E & M.
Age restriction: Residents must be a minimum of 60 years of age.
Council tax band: ‘D’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,339.84.
Conservation area: St Marychurch.
Letting: Assured Shorthold Tenancy permitted with consent but holiday letting is prohibited.
Pets: Permitted subject to consent from the management company.
Broadband & mobile: Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast broadband are available in the area via Openreach and Virgin Media. Likely mobile performance: Vodafone 81%, EE 74%, Three 68%, O2 65%. Data from Ofcom.

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 4QT
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Parking - Off Street

Residents car park with spaces available on a 'first come first served' basis.