Homecombe House, St. Albans Rd, Babbacombe, Torquay

A second floor purpose built retirement flat located in a level position just behind and within a minutes walk of the well known Babbacombe Downs with its lovely cliff top gardens and fabulous sea and coastal views across Lyme Bay. Also within easy walking distance are the comprehensive local shopping facilities of Babbacombe and St Marychurch public transport to the main town centre, the open spaces of Cary Park with its bowling green, the golf club at Petitor, numerous churches and a local doctors surgery.

The flat forms part of a development built by McCarthy and Stone and enjoys views over the communal gardens. There are double glazed windows and electric heating. Each apartment is self contained and so preserves complete independence and privacy, yet at the same time is wired for direct audio contact with the development manager and careline system. Other facilities include a residents lounge with a small kitchen area, guest suite and laundry room.

Chain free. Viewing recommended.

Accommodation.

Communal entrance from car park with security entry phone system. Secondary entrance from Babbacombe Road. Residents lounge, laundry room, stairs and lift to all floors.

Entrance door with a security spy hole to the

Entrance Hall. Tunstall emergency intercom and pull cord. Smoke alarm. Coved ceiling. Large walk in airing/storage cupboard with slat shelving, insulated hot water cylinder with an immersion heater. Electricity meter and consumer box.

Lounge Two double glazed windows enjoying a sunny outlook over the communal gardens. Entryphone handset. Emergency pull cord. Coved ceiling. Wall lighting. Telephone and television aerial points. Storad night storage/convector heater. An arched doorway opens to the

Kitchen. Fitted with modern white floor base units comprising cupboards and drawers with roll edge worktop areas and an inset sink unit. Matching wall cupboards. Diplomat four ring electric hood and a Hygena electric oven with a cooker hood over. Under counter fridge/freezer. Extractor fan. Tiled surrounds.

Bedroom. Double glazed window with a sunny aspect over the communal gardens. Built in wardrobe with folding doors, hanging rail and shelves. Fitted double wardrobe and free standing chests of drawers. Coved ceiling. Electric panel heater. Wall lighting.

Shower Room/WC. Fitted with a white suite comprising a double shower cubicle with a seat, glazed screens and a Mira Sport electric shower unit over. Emergency pull cord. Close couple WC. Washbasin set in a vanity unit with cupboards under. Chrome hand rails and towel rails. Mirror fronted cabinet. Fluorescent light. Extractor fan. Coved ceiling. Tiled walls.

Outside The property stands in well cared for gardens and grounds with a residents and visitors car park.

General Residue of 99 year lease from 1983/4  We are advised that the last year's service charge was £3,779.49 which includes the building insurance and water rates. Ground rent was £220.81 for six months.  It is a condition of purchase that all residents must be over the age of 60 years (or in the case of a couple, one must be over 60 years whilst the other must be over 55 years).   Managing Agents are First Port Retirement Property Services.

Council Tax Band B   (£1,736.66 or £1,302.59 with single person discount 2024/25).

Energy Performance Rating Band C 

Mains  electricity, water and drainage. Gas not connected.

Broadband and mobile – We understand that Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast broadband via Openreach and Virgin Media is available in the area with mobile signal likely with O2 and EE & limited with Vodafone and Three (according to the Ofcom website).

Flood Risk. Surface Water, Rivers and Sea Very Low, Ground water and Reservoirs unlikely (according to Gov.uk website).

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. Please inform us of any particular requirements that are important to you prior to viewing.