3 bed flat for sale

Grafton Road, Torquay TQ1

Perfectly capturing the essence of life in the English Riviera, this top (third) floor coastal apartment enjoys striking sea views across Tor Bay. The outlook can be appreciated from the spacious principal living area, which flows onto the south-facing, sheltered balcony, an ideal spot to relax and take in the scenery. The apartment further benefits from a single garage, while the well-maintained development offers lawned communal gardens along with additional resident and visitor parking, subject to availability.

Courtenay Manor, together with its sister block, occupy a prominent hillside position in the Warberries conservation area above Torquay’s town centre and vibrant harbour. From the harbour, the seafront promenade stretches past the Princess Theatre and continues on to the renowned Torre Abbey Sands Beach, Torre Abbey Meadows, and Torquay Rail Station, making this a wonderfully convenient and scenic location.

EPC Rating: E

Owner's Insight

"Courtenay Manor is a delightful development with a genuine sense of community. We are fortunate to have a Right to Manage company, supported by a local professional block management firm, which together ensure the building is beautifully maintained. The development has recently benefited from a new roof, completed in December 2025.

I have owned the apartment for eight years, and from the moment I first viewed it, it stood out by offering so much more than others I had seen. The spacious three-bedroom layout, stunning views, generous balcony and private garage are features I have continued to value greatly.

My decision to sell is simply part of planning ahead for retirement. While the stepped access has never been an issue and has kept me fit, I felt it sensible to move before it might become a consideration. The absence of a lift has also helped keep service charges reasonable.

I have no doubt the new owners will enjoy life at Courtenay Manor as much as I have."

Step Inside

Accessed via a secure communal entrance, a stepped approach leads to the top (third) floor, where a private lobby opens into the Reception Hall featuring a telephone entry system and a cupboard housing the electric consumer unit. The Sitting/Dining Room is a bright and welcoming space with a south-easterly aspect, enjoying views towards Torquay Harbour and Tor Bay, complemented by an additional window with a pleasant green outlook. Wide patio doors open onto the sheltered Balcony, which also benefits from the impressive views. A cupboard houses the Ariston electric boiler. The Kitchen is fitted with a range of high-gloss white units with marble-effect worktops and an inset sink. Appliances include a Flavel range-style electric cooker with five-ring ceramic hob and filter hood, an integrated dishwasher, and under-counter space for white goods. A chrome heated towel rail and an easterly facing window provide both comfort and natural light with a green outlook.

Bedrooms & Shower Room

This spacious property offers a three-bedroom layout, comprising two generous double bedrooms and a third room ideal as a single bedroom or home office. The Shower Room is fitted with a modern white walk-in shower featuring a glazed screen, body spray and rain shower head, along with a vanity unit and heated towel rail. A separate WC enhanced with wainscot panelling.

Step Outside

Courtenay Manor enjoys communal gardens for the use of all residents. This apartment benefits from a single garage which is the first one on the left hand side as entering the covered garage block.

Additional Information

Access: Stepped approach to the third floor.
Heating: Electric.
Conservation area - Warberries, Torbay.

Length of lease: 149 years from November 2018.
Service charge: £1,900 per annum.
Professional block management: Carrick Johnson (cjms)on behalf of Courtenay Manor rtm Company Limited.
Lettings: Assured shorthold tenancies permitted but holiday letting prohibited.
Pets & restrictions: Pets not permitted. No commercial vans or camper vans permitted in the car park.
Council tax band: C (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,079.86.
Mobile & broadband: Likely mobile coverage with EE, O2 & Vodafone being good outdoor and in-home, with Three being good outdoor & variable in-home. 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

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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’.

Balcony

Sheltered balcony.

Parking - Garage