Ridgeway Heights, Ridgeway Road, Torquay
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
829 sq ft
77 sq m
Key features
- Outstanding Panoramic Sea & Dartmoor Views
- Spacious Lounge & Dining Area
- Private Balcony with Harbour Outlook
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Sought-after Wellswood Location
- Purpose-Built Development with Lift Access
- Access to Communal Gardens & Patio Area
- Residents Parking in a Quiet Setting
Description
The apartment provides well-sized accommodation, currently in need of modernisation, allowing buyers to update and personalise the interior to their own taste. The layout includes a spacious 24-foot lounge/dining room which opens directly onto a private balcony, a separate kitchen, two double bedrooms, a shower room, and an additional W.C., all accessed via a welcoming hallway.
Externally, the building is surrounded by communal gardens, and residents may apply for parking on-site via a waiting list managed by the development. Ridgeway Heights enjoys convenient access to Ilsham Road shops and amenities, including a post office, pharmacy, cafés, and a Co-op store. The harbourside and seafront are only a few minutes' drive away, placing Torquay's vibrant waterfront and coastal attractions within easy reach.
Council Tax Band: B (Torbay Council)
Tenure: Leasehold (163 years)
Ground Rent: £60 per year
Service Charge: £2,907.64 per year
The property is held on a lease with approximately 210 years remaining from 1 January 1978. The service charge includes buildings insurance, management costs, and the maintenance and cleaning of communal areas. An additional £100.00 is payable per quarter for water rates. A further £350.00 per quarter is payable towards a heating allowance, which is adjusted annually based on usage.
Broadband options available at the property include:
* Standard broadband (9Mbps download, 0.9Mbps upload).
* Superfast broadband (44Mbps download, 10Mbps upload).
* Ultrafast broadband (1800 Mbps, 220 Mbps).
- Networks in the area: Openreach
Entrance
Access to the property is via a security-controlled main door, leading into the communal hallway. The building offers both stair and lift access to Level 6, where the apartment is located. The apartment entrance is through a wooden door fitted with a spy hole. The hallway features a coved ceiling and is equipped with a radiator. A built-in cupboard provides additional storage.
Lounge/diner
The lounge area features a coved ceiling and a radiator. A UPVC sliding door with adjoining windows provides access to the balcony, which offers wide views across Torquay, including the harbour, marina, Livermead, Preston, Marldon, and Dartmoor. The dining area includes a coved ceiling and a radiator. A UPVC double glazed window to the side provides a panoramic view of the tree-lined surroundings, towards the Lincombes and out to sea.
Kitchen
Fitted with worksurfaces to three sides, incorporating an inset stainless steel sink with drainer. There is a range of wood-effect base units, with a matching selection of eye-level cupboards and corner shelving. Appliances include a fitted oven and hob with an extractor hood above. Space and plumbing are provided for a washing machine, along with space for a fridge/freezer. A built-in pantry cupboard offers additional storage. Walls are partially tiled. A UPVC double glazed window to the side provides views towards Torquay marina and the distant hills.
Bedroom one
This bedroom features an UPVC double glazed window to the side, offering a pleasant outlook towards the Lincombes and out to sea. Additional features include a coved ceiling, radiator, and a built-in wardrobe providing storage space.
Bedroom two
A UPVC double glazed side window provides views across the local area and towards the sea. The room includes a radiator, a coved ceiling, and a built-in wardrobe.
Bathroom
The bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath with fully tiled surround, a shower unit, and a glazed screen. A vanity unit incorporates an inset wash basin with a cupboard below. There is also a built-in cupboard with slatted shelving, a heated towel rail, and a coved ceiling.
Cloakroom
Comprising a low-level W.C., the cloakroom also includes a tiled floor and a coved ceiling.
OUTSIDE
Residents have access to communal gardens, a drying area, and a patio located at the rear of the building.
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: B
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Residents
- 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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