2 bed flat to rent

Wellswood, Torquay TQ1

This first floor apartment is located betwixt the desirable locations of Babbacombe and Torquay’s harbourside. The bright and airy apartment has benefitted from redecoration throughout and features two double bedrooms, bathroom, sitting/dining room and kitchen/breakfast room as well as off road parking.

The property is also 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.

Regret no smokers or pets.

EPC Rating: B

Step Inside

From the secure communal entrance stairs rise to the First Floor from where a private door opens to the reception hall with telephone door entry system. Open plan principal room with the Sitting Room area having two windows with Georgian bars to the front elevation. The Kitchen is fitted with a range of cream high gloss fronted units and granite effect working surfaces with metro style splashbacks and inset sink unit. Fitted electric oven, ceramic hob with cooker hood over, provision for washing machine, integrated slimline dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Cupboard housing the Worcester combination boiler. Breakfast bar, wood effect flooring and window to the front and side. Bedroom 1 with corner window to the side and rear, built-in double wardrobe. En-suite with large shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail and tiled floor. Bedroom 2 with two windows to the side. Bathroom with white suite of panelled bath, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail and tiled floor.

Step Outside

Residents car park situated to the front of the development.

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.

Council Tax Band

B (Torbay Council) Full charge payable for 2025/26 £1,819.88.

Deposit

£980

Directions

Sat nav: TQ1 3TB. From our office in Manor Road turn right at the traffic lights onto Babbacombe Road (A379). Proceed along this road for approximately three quarter of a mile and the property will be found on the right hand side, just after passing The Range.

EPC Rating

Band 'B' (81)

Additonal Information

Access: 'B' - Torbay Council. Full charge payable for 2025/26 £1,819.88. Heating type: Gas central heating. Services: Mains electricity, water & drainage. Broadband and mobile - We understand that Standard, Ultrafast and Superfast Broadband via Open Reach is available in the area with likely good outdoor signal with O2, Three, Vodaphone and EE and good indoor with Vodaphone but none with EE, O2 and Three. (According to the Ofcom website.) EPC rating: Band B '81'

Permitted Payments & Tenant Information

Prior to the commencement of your tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'):- Holding deposit: 1 week's rent. Security deposit: 5 week's rent. 1 month's rent: Minus the holding deposit originally paid. Please Note: The holding deposit is paid to reserve a property and will go towards the first month's rent should referencing be satisfactory. This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right- to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Permitted Payments & Tenant Information

During the tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'): Variation of contract: £50 Lost keys or other security devices: Payment of incurred costs of replacement loss of keys/security devices. Unpaid rent: Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate. This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears. John Lake Gilt Edged Lettings Limited is a member of Propertymark which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsmen which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent's website or by contacting the agent directly.