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£165,000

2 bed property for sale
Cary Park, Torquay TQ1

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: B

  • Retirement

John Lake

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About this property

  • Age restricted first floor apartment

  • Enviably located on cary park just A short stroll to both st marychurch precinct and babbacombe downs

  • Sitting room

  • Kitchen

  • 2 bedrooms

  • Bathroom

  • Well tended communal gardens

  • Residents & visitors car park

  • EPC - B:81

Tenure: Leasehold

This attractive 2 bedroom apartment is situated on the first floor of this popular retirement development for those of 50 years and over. The accommodation has a good sized living area with patio door opening to a Juliette Balcony overlooking the well tended communal garden to the sunny southerly side of the building.

Castle Court stands opposite the popular Cary Park and within a short, level stroll from the amenities at both Babbacombe and St Marychurch where shops, banking facilities, Churches and medical practices can all be found. Local tennis courts and bowls clubs are also available just a stone’s throw away and the scenic Babbacombe Downs with picturesque shingle beaches below are within a mile distance.

Step Inside

From the secure communal entrance a lift or stairs rise to the First Floor Level from where a private front door opens to the reception hall with spacious cloaks area and airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. The sitting room enjoys a sunny, southerly aspect with sliding patio doors to a Juliette balcony overlooking the well tended communal garden. Double doors to the kitchen which is fitted with a range of modern units and work tops with inset sink unit. Built-in electric oven and hob, windows to the side and rear. Bedroom 1 with fitted wardrobes and dressing table, window to the side. Bedroom 2 also with fitted wardrobes and dressing table, window to the side. Bathroom with white suite of panelled bath, separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC with concealed cistern. Tiling to walls.

Step Outside

To the front of the development is parking provisions for residents and visitors. Access down both sides to the communal garden, laid to lawn with natural stone walled boundaries, mature trees and shrubs.

Additional Information

Access: Lift or stair approach to the first floor.
Heating: Electric.
Services: Mains Electric, Water & Drainage.
Length of lease: 99 years from 1988.
Service charge: £1,998.48 per annum.
Ground rent: Peppercorn.
Council tax band: C (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £2,079.86.
Conservation area: Cary Park, Torquay.
Broadband & mobile – We understand that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast broadband via Openreach are available in the area with mobile signal likely with Three, Vodafone, 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 3NE.

Parking - Off Street

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  • Council tax band

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