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£245,000

(£292/sq. ft)

2 bed flat for sale
Plainmoor, Torquay TQ1

    • 2 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 1 reception

    • 840 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: B

  • Leasehold

John Lake

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About this property

  • Beautifully presented first floor apartment

  • Conveniently placed just A short stroll to shops in plainmoor

  • Within walking distance of st marychurch & babbacombe

  • Sizeable landscaped communal gardens

  • Allocated parking space

  • Open plan principal room

  • 2 double bedrooms (1 en-suite)

  • Bathroom

  • EPC - B:87

This bright and airy apartment offers generous living space within a modern development, ideally situated in a highly convenient location. Designed with both comfort and practicality in mind, this lovely property features two well-proportioned bedrooms and an open-plan sitting, kitchen, and dining area. An allocated parking space provides additional convenience, while the location offers easy access to local amenities, transport links, and leisure facilities.

The property is situated in an enviable, level position close to parade of local shops at Plainmoor and Lidl supermarket, catering for everyday needs, with the more comprehensive amenities of both St Marychurch and Torquay's town centre also easily accessible and a regular bus service passing the door. A selection of schools and a public swimming pool are also all within comfortable walking distance.

EPC Rating: B

Sellers Insight

"Our mother really enjoyed her time living at The Pines. She loved the beautiful views of the garden and Dartmoor, and she often commented on how much she appreciated the care and attention given to maintaining the grounds.

The Pines offered her just the right balance of privacy and community, she valued having her own space while knowing that help was always nearby.

Its convenient location, close to local shops and main bus routes, made daily life easy and enjoyable. Overall, she found it to be a warm, friendly, and welcoming place to live."

Step Inside

From the secure communal entrance a lift or stairs rise to the First Floor from where a private front door opens to the reception hall with telephone door entry system and two storage cupboards with lighting, one housing the electric meter and one with provisions for washing machine and dryer. A door opens to the attractive open plan principal room with the kitchen/dining area being fitted with a range of wood effect units and stone effect work tops with inset sink. Built-in fan assisted oven with induction hob over and extractor hood above, provision for dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer. Cupboard housing the gas boiler, wood effect flooring and window overlooking the communal garden. The sitting area enjoys a dual aspect with French door and side window opening to a Juliette balcony overlooking the communal garden towards Dartmoor in the distance and further window to the side.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Bedroom 1 enjoys a French door with side window opening to a Juliette balcony overlooking the attractive communal gardens towards Dartmoor in the distance. En-suite with corner shower cubicle with tiled walls, wash basin, WC, wood effect flooring and extractor fan. Bedroom 2 enjoys similar views as bedroom one. Bathroom with suite of panelled bath with shower attachment taps, wash basin and WC. Wood effect flooring and extractor fan.

Step Outside

The sizeable communal gardens are beautifully tendered and landscaped, mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees including palms. To the front of the development is a residents car park with allocated parking space No. 7.

Additional Information

Access: Lift or stair approach to the first floor.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Length of lease: 989 years remaining. Residents own a share of the freehold.
Service charge: £2,160 per annum.
Professional block management: First Port.
Lettings: Assured shorthold tenancies (AST) permitted but holiday letting is prohibited.
Pets: Not permitted.
Council tax band: C (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,079.86.
Mobile & broadband: Likely mobile coverage of 79% Vodafone, 71% EE, 64% Three, 59% O2. Standard and Superfast broadband available in the area with Openreach & Virgin Media. Data obtained from Ofcom mobile and broadband checker.

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 3HG
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Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Compliance

In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital id verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.

Communal Garden

Beautiful landscaped communal gardens.

Parking - Allocated Parking

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (989 years)

  • Service charge

    £2,160 per year

  • Council tax band

    C

  • Ground rent

    £0

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