1 bed flat for sale

St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1

This garden level retirement apartment is part of the highly regarded Stanley Court development by McCarthy Stone, perfectly positioned beside the beautiful Tessier Gardens. The sitting/dining room opens directly onto a private patio, offering a peaceful outdoor space with pleasant views across Tessier Gardens and convenient access to the communal grounds. Stanley Court provides excellent facilities, including the reassurance of an on-site house manager and an emergency call system throughout the property. Residents also benefit from a communal lounge, laundry room, guest suite for visitors, and parking.

Located in St Marychurch, the area enjoys a welcoming village feel, with a wide range of shops, a Post Office, churches, and medical practices. Nearby Cary Park offers local tennis and bowls clubs, and within easy reach are Torquay Golf Club, Babbacombe Corinthians Sailing Club, beautiful beaches, cafés and restaurants, and a variety of scenic coastal and garden walks.

EPC Rating: C

Sellers Insight

"My mum lived in this apartment for 22 years from new. She loved the privacy of her own apartment but having the communal facilities too and the support of a house manager. Being on the ground floor with a remote controlled door access meant that mum could stay in her own apartment when later in life she required a wheelchair.

We chose this bright apartment for its positioning to Tessier gardens, such a lovely outlook from every window - and quiet too. The location of St Marychurch was fantastic for mum to get around with the sea only a short distance away - we enjoyed many trips out too with great bus services close by."

Step Inside

From the secure communal entrance a communal hallway leads to a private remote controlled front door opening to the reception hall with large cupboard housing the water tank and shelving, further small cupboard with the electric meter. The sitting/dining room enjoys a feature fireplace and patio doors opening to the private patio overlooking the beautiful neighbouring Tessier Gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wood effect units and granite effect work tops with inset sink. Built-in fan assisted electric oven, four ring electric hob with extractor hood above, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer. Tiling to walls and window overlooking Tessier Gardens. Double bedroom with built-in double wardrobes with mirror fronted doors and window overlooking Tessier Gardens. Wet room with large shower area with electric shower fitted, wash basin set in vanity unit with cupboards below, WC, tiling to walls, heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Step Outside

To the ground floor of the development is a residents lounge with kitchenette off and enjoys direct access to the communal gardens. There is also a residents laundry and guest suite situated on the ground floor. On the top floor of the development is a communal luggage store. The communal gardens are beautifully tended, mainly laid to lawn and well planted with mature shrubs and trees. From the gardens there is private gated access to the picturesque Tessier Gardens. To the front of Stanley Court is a Residents Car Park.

Additional Information

Access: The apartment has a level approach.
Remote disabled access: The flat can be accessed by an automatic opening system ideal for wheelchair users.
Heating: Storage Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Water & Drainage.
Length of lease: 125 years from February 2003.
Service charge: £3,600 per annum.
Ground rent: £360 per annum.
Block management: First Port.
Minimum age requirement: 60 years of age. Emergency pull cords throughout.
Letting: The apartment can be let on an assured shorthold tenancy (AST), subject to consent and prospective tenants meeting the minimum age requirement.
Council tax band: B (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £1,819.88.
Mobile & broadband: Likely mobile coverage with EE & Three being good outdoor and in-home, with Vodafone & O2 being good outdoor. Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast broadband available in the area with Openreach. 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 2JJ.
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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’.

Garden

Private Patio.

Communal Garden

With access into Tessier gardens.

Parking - Off Street

Residents car park to the front of the development.