Babbacombe, Torquay
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT
- ENVIABLY LOCATED JUST A SHORT SAUNTER TO THE SCENIC BABBACOMBE DOWNS
- SITTING/DINING ROOM
- KITCHEN
- 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS (1 EN-SUITE)
- BATHROOM
- PATIO & ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE
- EPC - C:75
- CHAIN FREE
Description
Kestrel Court is a modern development of 16 PURPOSE BUILT APARTMENTS standing between the amenities in both Babbacombe and St Marychurch, offering a comprehensive range of shops, bus service, medical practice and churches. Cary Park, the picturesque Babbacombe Downs and the Cliff Railway are just a few minutes walk away, with Torquay Golf Club and Babbacombe Sailing Club also within walking distance.
This apartment is situated on the ground floor and offers well-presented accommodation with TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS (1 en-suite) and benefits from gas central heating, double glazing as well as a useful walk-in storage room.
An ideal opportunity for the purchaser seeking a quality low maintenance home in a central position, close to all amenities.
EPC Rating: C
STEP INSIDE
Security operated communal door opens to the communal hall where a private front door with spyhole leads to the RECEPTION HALL with Intercom for communal security door, electric consumer unit and walk-in store cupboard. The SITTING/DINING ROOM is a spacious room with double glazed sliding patio doors opening to a small paved patio with the communal lawned garden beyond. Free standing fire surround with remote control electric log effect fire. The KITCHEN is fitted with a modern range of units and polished granite working surfaces with matching upstands and inset sink unit. Fitted Kenwood gas oven with four ring Bosch gas hob over and stainless steel extractor hood above, Hotpoint washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Baxi gas fired combination boiler, inset ceiling spotlights, cornice lighting, ceramic tiled floor and PVCu double glazed window.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
BEDROOM 1 with double glazed window overlooking the communal garden and Babbacombe Road. EN-SUITE with corner shower cubicle with Bristan chrome shower control, wash hand basin and WC with concealed cistern. Part tiled walls, granite display cill, eramic tiled floor and extractor fan. BEDROOM 2 also with double glazed window overlooking the garden and Babbacombe Road. BATHROOM with white suite of panelled bath and hand held shower mixer taps, wash hand basin and WC with concealed cistern. Part tiled walls, granite display cill, ceramic tiled floor and extractor fan.
STEP OUTSIDE
Communal garden, laid to lawn for the enjoyment of all residents. There is an ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE plus visitors parking.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIOIN
ACCESS: Level Approach. HEATING: Gas Central Heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. LENGTH OF LEASE: 125 years from 2004. SERVICE CHARGE: £1,400 per annum. GROUND RENT: £250 per annum 2004 - 2029, Increasing every 25 years by £250 per annum. COUNCIL TAX BAND: C (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £1,984.75. BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach with mobile signal likely via O2 but limited via EE, Vodafone & Three (according to the Ofcom website.
OUR AREA
Babbacombe is one of Torquay's most desirable districts, renowned for the stunning Babbacombe Downs with funicular railway taking passengers to and from the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe. The famous Model Village, Cary Parks with tennis and bowls clubs and wide selection of shops, cafes and restaurants are all close at hand. 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 3QS.
Parking - Allocated parking
- 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.
- Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Communal garden
- 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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