Bayview Apartments, Victoria Parade, Torquay
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,173 sq ft
109 sq m
Key features
- Panoramic Sea Views Over Torquay Harbour
- Prime First-Floor Location with Harbour Frontage
- High Ceilings & Grand Bay Windows
- Contemporary Kitchen with Built-In Neff Appliances
- Spacious Living Room with Stunning Harbour Views
- Two Large Double Bedrooms
- Private Walk-In Wardrobe/Dressing Room in Bedroom Two
- Convenient Access to Marina, Shops & Beaches
Description
Council Tax Band: C (Torbay Council)
Tenure: Leasehold (990 years)
Service Charge: £1,100 per year
There are 999 years remaining on the lease as of 27 July 2015.
The service charge for the property covers several essential items, including the apartment's share of building insurance, ground rent, regular fire alarm servicing, and window cleaning for the front windows every three weeks. The charge also includes communal area cleaning. Please note that there is no management company. Any maintenance work required for the building is agreed upon by the two apartments and the costs are split equally (50/50) between them. The lease restricts the use of the property for holiday lets.
General information
The property benefits from comprehensive gas central heating, with radiators installed in every room, and is fully insulated to meet all current standards. The property features modern glazing throughout, with double glazing at the rear and secondary glazing at the front, ensuring energy efficiency and comfort. Each apartment is independently metered for gas, electricity, and water, providing full control over utility consumption. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system professionally serviced every six months, alongside smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed throughout. A secure and fully ventilated communal bin store and a general storage area are available for residents' convenience. Each apartment also has a private, secure post box.
Entrance
The property is accessed through a communal entrance hallway at ground level, with stairs leading to the first floor. The private entrance door to the apartment opens into a welcoming lobby, which is equipped with a full visual and audio remote door entry system for added security. The lobby features solid oak flooring and a convenient cupboard housing the fuse board, alongside a designated cloak hanging area. An internal door leads to the inner hallway, continuing the solid oak flooring throughout. This hallway extends around the apartment, providing access to all accommodation, and includes a loft hatch offering attic space further along.
Living room
The living room is bright and generously proportioned, characterized by a floor-to-ceiling bay sash window and an additional sash window both with secondary glazing, both framing breathtaking views of Torquay Harbour, extending across to Berry Head. This spacious area is designed to maximize natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere with uninterrupted vistas of the surrounding seascape.
Bedroom two
Bedroom two is a substantial and elegant space, offering high ceilings and a double-glazed tilt and turn window to the rear. The room benefits from an adjoining walk-in wardrobe and dressing room, which also includes a double-glazed window that allows for an abundance of natural light, enhancing the sense of space and openness.
Bedroom one
Bedroom one is another generously sized room featuring high ceilings and a tall sash bay window with secondary glazing. This illuminates the space with natural light. The window offers lovely views of the harbourside, extending to Brixham and incorporating stunning sea views. The room is finished with solid oak flooring that beautifully contrasts with the white walls, and includes a fireplace with an electric feature fire, adding character and warmth.
Kitchen/diner
Located along the hallway, the contemporary kitchen/diner is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units. It is topped with a solid granite countertop that extends to form a granite splashback. A one-and-a-half stainless steel sink and drainer is positioned beneath a double-glazed rear window. The kitchen is equipped with high-quality integrated Neff appliances, including a double oven, built-in microwave, four-ring gas hob with extractor, dishwasher. There is also an integrated fridge/freezer and the kitchen space is completed with solid oak flooring that continues from the hallway, providing a seamless and stylish look.
Utility room
Adjacent to the kitchen, the utility room offers practicality and convenience with matching wall and base units, a countertop, and a tiled splashback. There is space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer beneath the countertop. A double-glazed window to the rear provides natural light, while the solid oak flooring maintains elegant continuity from the hallway.
Cloakroom
The separate cloakroom adds convenience and features a low-level WC, a vanity unit with a washbasin, and a Glow-worm gas-fired boiler adjacent to an extractor fan. The room is finished with large format black tiled flooring, enhancing its modern aesthetic.
Bathroom
The bathroom offers a contemporary four-piece suite, including a bathtub with a handheld shower attachment, a wall-mounted vanity unit with a double washbasin and drawers beneath, complemented by a wall-mounted mirror with LED lighting. A corner quadrant shower cubicle with a shower and handheld attachment provides versatility, while a low-level WC sits beneath an obscured double-glazed window. The space is fully tiled and features a wall-mounted heated towel rail, with large format black floor tiles completing the sleek and stylish design.
Brochures
BrochureFull Details- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Bayview Apartments, Victoria Parade, Torquay
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Torquay Station0.9 miles
- Torre Station1.3 miles
- Paignton Station2.5 miles
About the agent
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