2 bed flat for sale

Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1

Located in a desirable and convenient area of Babbacombe, this well-presented ground floor apartment features two bedrooms and private outside area overlooking beautifully maintained communal gardens. It also benefits from a generous cellar for storage and an allocated parking space.

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.

Step Inside

From the driveway four steps rise to a private patio area from where a front door opens to the reception hall with obscure glazed window to the sitting room. The hall is open plan to the sitting/dining room which is a bright room with large windows overlooking the private patio and the communal garden beyond. Storage cupboard. An archway leads to the kitchen with wood effect flooring and fitted with a range of units and granite effect work tops with inset sink. Built-in fan assisted oven, four ring gas hob with extractor hood above, integrated fridge/freezer and provision for washing machine.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

From the sitting room a door opens to the inner hall with storage cupboard. Bedroom 1 with built-in double wardrobe and side window overlooking the communal entrance and garden. En-suite with shower cubicle with mains fed shower fitted, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls and floor and obscure glazed window. Bedroom 2 with large window, built-in double wardrobe and further cupboard housing the gas fired boiler. Bathroom with white suite of bath mains fed shower over, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls and floor.

Cellarage

From the inner hall a door opens to stairs descending to the cellar which has been carpeted with stone walls, beams to ceiling and radiator.

Step Outside

The property benefits from a private patio to the front with steps leading down to the attractive lawned communal garden with mature shrubs and trees border for the enjoyment of all residents. To the front of the property there is an allocated parking space within the residents car park.

Additional Information

Access: Four steps to the private patio and one step into the property.
Heating: Gas central heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Length of lease: 999 years from August 2003.
Service charge: £1,450 per annum.
Block management: Crown Property, Torquay.
Letting: Assured shorthold tenancies (AST) are permitted with permission but holiday letting is prohibited.
Pets: Permitted with consent.
Council tax band: D (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,339.84.
Conservation area: St Marychurch, Torquay.
Mobile & broadband: Likely mobile coverage of 81% Vodafone, 74% EE, 68% Three, 65% O2. Standard, Superfast, and Ultrafast broadband available in the area with Openreach. Data obtained from Ofcom mobile and broadband checker.

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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Balcony

Private patio to the front of the property.