2 bed flat for sale

Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1

This top (first) floor flat forms part of an established age restricted development for those 55 years and over, set on the prestigious York Road just a pebble throw from the picturesque Babbacombe Downs. The property has been tastefully modernised by our clients for their own occupation, featuring a private entrance, spacious two bedroom design, allocated parking, and bright principal room enjoying an open southerly aspect over the communal garden and surrounding area.

Nearby Babbacombe Downs stands above the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe below, linked by a coastal pathways, and accessed by road or renowned funicular railway. To the easterly end of the Downs is the Babbacombe Theatre, whilst to the west lies St Marychurch with its pedestrianised shopping precinct, Sailing Club and a Torquay Golf Club a short distance further. Tesco convenience store, medical centre, shops at Reddenhill Road, and Cary Parks with tennis and bowls clubs are also all within a short saunter.

EPC Rating: D

Owners' Insight

"We have loved living at Babbacombe House and the lifestyle Babbacombe provides. We are going to miss the walks with the dog on the nearby Downs and beaches, and the community spirit at the local Bowls Club in Cary Park, which is virtually a bowls throw away. Having refurbished the flat, including new kitchen, shower room, and genenal decor, it will enable a new owner to move straight in.

The only reason we are leaving is we miss our family, who we hoped might have followed us to Devon but their roots remain firmly in the north of England, and being honest ours do also."

Step Inside

An external stepped approach rises to a private obscure entrance door opening to the sitting/dining room with bay window enjoying an open outlook in a southerly direction over the communal gardens and surrounding area taking in the Church spire at Babbacombe. Oak effect quality Quick-Step flooring which runs through to the hall, kitchen, and shower room. Inner hall with airing cupboard with cylinder and salt shelving. The kitchen is fitted with a range of white high gloss fronted units and worktops in a stone design with matching upstands and inset sink. Built-in electric oven with induction hob over and filter hood above, integrated slimline dishwasher, provisions for washing machine and American style fridge/freezer. High level window.

Bedrooms & Shower Room

Bedroom 1 with comprehensive bank of wardrobes and window overlooking the communal garden and front approach. Bedroom 2 with fitted double wardrobe and window. Shower room with walk-in double shower with mains fed pressure shower, body spray and rain head, wash hand basin and WC with concealed cistern. Heated towel rail, storage cupboard with oak top and loft access hatch to generous storage which this property enjoys the benefit of.

Step Outside

A particular feature of the apartment is the benefit of an allocated parking space and use of the attractive communal gardens. There is also an allocated storage area within the pitched roof communal store.

Additional Information

Access: Stepped approach.
Length of lease: 996 years from 6/1/1989 - 31/12/2985.
Service charge - £286 pcm/£3,432 per annum approx. Includes professional block management, gas central heating and hot water fed from a communal boiler, water rates, grounds maintenance, outside lighting, and buildings insurance.
Block management: Crown Property Management.
Council tax band - B (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £1,819.88.
Conservation area: St Marychurch.
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor and in-home with EE, good outdoor with O2 & Three, variable outdoor with Vodafone (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 3SG.
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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’.

Parking - Allocated Parking