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£175,000

(£297/sq. ft)

2 bed flat for sale
Wellswood, Torquay TQ1

    • 2 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 1 reception

    • 589 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Leasehold

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About this property

  • Purpose built second floor apartment

  • Built in an art deco style

  • Enviably located betwixt babbacombe downs & wellswood village

  • Open plan principal room

  • 2 bedrooms (1 en-suite)

  • Bathroom

  • Parking for one car

  • EPC - C:79

This second (top) floor apartment is located within a purpose-built development, built to an Art Deco style which is located betwixt the desirable locations of Babbacombe and Torquay's harbourside. The bright and airy apartment provides accommodation which has been beautifully maintained and features an open plan sitting room/kitchen, two bedrooms, one with en suite shower room, a separate bathroom, as well as off road parking.

Ansteys Court is enviably placed within a short saunter to the Wellswood amenities which have retained their 'village' ambience with parade of shops, bistro restaurants and pub. Picturesque walks can be enjoyed beyond through the wooded Ilsham Valley to Meadfoot Beach.

Owners Insight

"We have lived here for just over 3 years and we have been very happy in our lovely home. Being so close to Babbacombe Downs and the sea front has been a massive bonus for us. It has always been a lovely, quiet place to live with great neighbours.

We are sure this will be a lovely home for anyone!"

Step Inside

A secure communal entrance door opens to the communal hall from where stairs rise to the Second (top) Floor with private front door opening to the 'L' shaped reception hall with intercom for secure communal door, electric consumer unit and storage cupboard. Open plan principal room with the Sitting Room area having two windows to the front elevation. The Kitchen is fitted with a range of cream high gloss fronted units and granite effect working surfaces with inset sink unit. Fitted electric oven, ceramic hob with cooker hood over, provision for washing machine, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Cupboard housing the Ideal gas fired boiler. Breakfast bar, wood effect flooring and windows to the front and side.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Bedroom 1 with window to the side and built-in double wardrobe. En-suite with large shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail and ceramic tiled floor. Bedroom 2 with corner window. Bathroom with white suite of panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail and ceramic tiled floor.

Step Outside

Residents car park situated to the front of the development with parking for one vehicle.

Additional Information

Access: Stairs to the second floor.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains water and sewerage, gas, and electric.
Length of lease: 125 years from January 2021.
Service charge: £1,453.88 per annum.
Block management: Imove Management Company, Torquay.
Lettings: Assured shorthold tenancies permitted, holiday letting is prohibited.
Pets: Not permitted.
Council tx band - B (Torbay). Full payable amount for 2026/2027 of £1,911.00.
Broadband & mobile - We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor and in-home via Vodafone, good outdoor via Three, O2 & EE (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 3TB.
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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’.

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (120 years)

  • Service charge

    £1,452 per year

  • Council tax band

    B

  • Ground rent

    £0

  • Ground rent date of next review

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