3 bed flat for sale

Watcombe Beach Road, Torquay TQ1

A beautiful three bedroom apartment situated in a very tranquil wooded location with private garden and within strolling distance of the beach. Set to the ground floor of the development the characterful apartment provides spacious accommodation with lofty ceiling heights particularly in the spacious sitting room and principal bedroom, with the tastefully presented interior having been enhanced and improved by our clients in recent years and is complemented with having a beautiful paved terrace and private garden as well as two single garages. The apartment also benefits from private cellarage, providing ideal storage or workshop space.

Rarely found within town settings yet the amenities at nearby St Marychurch can be found roughly a mile's distance offering shops, medical practice and churches, whilst The Willows shopping district is also easily accessible with Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, Boots and Next, to name just a few of the larger stores. The scenic South Devon coastal footpath can be joined just a stone’s throw away, running through the neighbouring woodland between the property and Watcombe Beach leading towards Maidencombe and Shaldon or St Marychurch and Torquay.

EPC Rating: E

Owners Insight

"We moved into our apartment on Watcombe Beach Road in June 2022.We completed our refurbishment of kitchen, ensuite, bathroom, sitting room and hall in the Spring of 2023 – when we started on the garden!

Our apartment has often been referred to as a ‘tardis’ – once inside there is much more space than there appears to be from the outside. Our kitchen is large and it is where the family congregates when visiting and has been the scene of many family meals and board game sessions.

We like the wonderful wildlife living in this woodland setting which is close to the beach and coast path, but still close to town. Nuthatches regularly visit our bird feeder along with blue tits, long-tailed tits and robins – and the resident squirrels from time to time! We will miss the peace and quiet, the wonderful sweet gum tree which flames red in the autumn, the friendliness of the neighbours and the proximity of the beach".

Step Inside

From the shared driveway a sloping pathway leads to a private front door with decorative inset glazed panel opening to the entrance porch with recessed matwell and durable wood effect flooring. Inner door to the reception hall with shelved storage cupboard. Dining hall with attractive durable wood effect floor and atrium roof lantern. The sitting room with lofty ceiling height, durable wood effect flooring and window to the front facing toward woodland. The kitchen/dining room is a particular feature of the property and has been re-fitted with a comprehensive range of pale grey fronted units and marble effect work tops with inset sink. Built-in electric oven and microwave, four ring induction hob with cooker hood above, integrated washer/dryer and dishwasher. Freestanding island with wooden butchers block work top, cupboards and drawers beneath. Cupboard housing the Ideal gas boiler, durable wood effect flooring, window and French doors to the private garden.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Bedroom 1 with range of built-in wardrobes, two windows overlooking the front approach and woodland beyond. Bedroom 3/study with atrium rooflight, further window and two storage cupboards. Bathroom with panelled bath with shower over and rain head, vanity unit and WC with concealed cistern. Stone effect wall panelling, large atrium rooflight, ladder style heated towel rail and extractor fan. Shower room with re-fitted suite of low threshold shower with rain head, vanity unit and WC with concealed cistern. Part stone effect wall panelling, shallow storage cupboard, ladder style heated towel rail and extractor fan. Accessed from the shower room is bedroom 2 with window overlooking the private garden.

Step Outside

To the front of the property is a sloping lawned garden with concrete patio beyond. To the rear, the apartment benefits from a sizeable, private garden with a paved terrace from where steps descend to a further flagstone paved terrace with small lawn. Steps continue down to the main garden, laid to level lawn with garden shed. Further part covered seating area with decked terrace and fencing beyond adjoining the mature woodland. From the top patio steps descend to the cellar rooms arranged in five separate areas with power and lighting. The apartment benefits from 2 garages in the residents car park (third and fourth in from the left, one held on a separate title).

Additional Information

Access: Sloping driveway and path to the property.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas & Water. Shared septic tank drainage.
Length of lease: 999 years from 1963. Second garage lease: 999 years from 2024.
Share of freehold held by residents management company.
Service charge: £75 per month.
Pets: Consent required.
Letting: We are advised that letting and holiday letting are prohibited.
Council tax band: ‘D’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,339.84.
Conservation area: Watcombe Park.
Flood risk: Surface water: Very Low. Rivers & the sea: Very Low (according to the website).
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal variable outdoors with EE & Vodafone, poor to none with O2 and good outdoor with Three (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 4SH
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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’.

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