Babbacombe, Torquay

This spacious three bedroom APARTMENT is situated to the ground floor of a recently converted development, nestled between the shops and amenities in both Babbacombe and St Marychurch with the picturesque Babbacombe Downs just a short walk around the corner. Ocean View is a development of just 10 individual apartments, with this particular apartment providing well proportioned accommodation and benefiting from its own private terrace from where there are views towards Babbacombe Downs and the sea beyond to Lyme Bay, as well as having an allocated parking space in the residents car park to the front of the building.

Nearby Babbacombe Downs stands above the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe below linked by a coastal pathway 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, Brunel Medical Centre, shops at Reddenhill Road and Cary Parks with tennis and bowls clubs are also within a short saunter.

OWNER INSIGHT

"The apartment has character and is quiet and unique and is within level walking distance to shops or walking by the sea. Public transport is just outside to Torquay and Paignton or in the other direction to Teignmouth and Dawlish. The apartment is suitable for a family or active couple who have family and visitors. We could not wish for better neighbours, unfortunately time is not on our side and for health reasons we need to downsize in the area."

STEP INSIDE

The apartment is set to the rear of the building and is accessed just a few steps from the main door to the left by a small vestibule where a private door opens to the ENTRANCE PORCH with generous store cupboard with double doors (could also be used as a work station). The principal living space is laid with Karndean flooring in white painted oak with the bedrooms carpeted. The irregular shaped RECEPTION HALL has doors leading off to bedroom three, bathroom, utility and to the OPEN PLAN PRINCIPAL ROOM which is an impressive modern room with the KITCHEN being fitted with a range of pearl grey units and grey slate effect work tops with range of integrated electrical appliances and plenty of space for a large dining table. The SITTING AREA is a comfortable relaxing space with three heaters and French doors leading to a covered patio area.

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

Off the kitchen is BEDROOM 1, a large double with window and DRESSING ROOM with hanging space and shelving. LUXURY EN-SUITE with large shower, vanity unit, WC, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and floor. BEDROOM 2 is a bright room with large window and door leading to the undercover patio, ideal for your morning cupa. Again a large double with DRESSING ROOM and LUXURY EN-SUITE. BEDROOM 3 is a generous double with window to the side of the building and ample space for fitted wardrobe. Off this room is a spacious and carpeted airing cupboard housing the hot water heater and shelving for airing and storage. LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM with suite of bath with shower over and glass screen, vanity unit and WC. Fully tiled walls, two heated towel rails, tiled floor and window to the side. UTILITY with sink unit and provision for washing machine.

STEP OUTSIDE

Private covered patio area with space for dining and an open lower terrace for further outdoor enjoyment, edged by a stone wall over which is a view to the sea at Lyme Bay. ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE within the car park to the front of the development.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Level Access. Modern Electric Heating. Length of Lease: 999 years from 2022. Service Charge: 12.64% of total expenditure, equating to £2,084.59 from October 2024 - September 2025. Ground Rent: Peppercorn. Council Tax Band – ‘D’ (Torbay Council) - £2,232.85 for 2024/2025. Holiday letting prohibited. Professional Block Management - Messrs Crown Property Management, Torquay. I understand that the apartment is held on a long leasehold basis, with it being the intention of the present freeholders (MSP) to hand over the freehold to the residents of the building later this year, and whilst managed by Crown Property Management, it is the intention to manage the development 'in house'.

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

What3words: foods.await.cups SAT NAV: TQ1 3SJ. From our office at the Old Town Hall on Manor Road, turn right at the traffic lights onto Babbacombe Road. Shortly after passing Babbacombe Downs Road on your left hand side, the development stands on the left hand side.

Garden

Paved garden.

Parking - Allocated parking