Ridgeway Road, Torquay, TQ1

Chain-Free Two-Bedroom Apartment in Prestigious Lincombes Location – Grade II Listed Building

Set within an elegant Italian-Style Villa and Grade II listed building on Ridgeway Road, this spacious two-bedroom apartment enjoys a truly enviable position in the prestigious Lincombes – one of Torbay’s most desirable residential areas. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped communal gardens and steeped in period charm, this home offers the perfect blend of history, space, and convenience.

Approach

A grand, gravelled driveway winds its way up to the property, creating an impressive first impression. The building’s distinctive period architecture is a striking feature, and this apartment is located to the front aspect, accessed via its own private entrance.

Accommodation

From the entrance, an inner door leads to a staircase rising to the first-floor landing.

Kitchen
A well-proportioned kitchen fitted with a substantial range of wall and base units, with work surfaces to three sides. Features include:

• Inset 1½ bowl sink with mixer tap

• Inset hob with hood above and built-in oven/grill below

• Integrated fridge/freezer

• Space for washing machine

From here, double doors open into the lounge/dining room, while an inner hallway leads to bedroom two and the shower room.

Lounge / Dining Room
A substantial, light-filled reception room with a large sash window to the front aspect, a feature fireplace with adjacent storage, radiator, and ample power points.

Bedroom One
Generously sized double bedroom with large front-aspect sash window, radiator, and power points.

Bedroom Two
Another good-sized double bedroom with timber sash window, radiator, and power points.

Shower Room
Naturally bright with multiple opaque windows providing both light and ventilation. Fitted with a walk-in shower cubicle, low-level WC with push-button flush, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, heated ladder towel rail, and tiled splashbacks.

Garage

A rare and valuable addition, the property includes a large garage with double doors, offering secure parking and excellent storage space.

Gardens

The beautifully maintained communal gardens feature a meandering pathway bordered by flowers, shrubs, small trees, and palms. Expansive lawns are edged with mature planting and enjoy an elevated position with views across the bay and surrounding area – a perfect spot to relax and unwind.

Key Features:

• Chain-free sale

• Situated in a prestigious Lincombes location

• Grade II listed Italian-style period building

• Spacious two-bedroom layout with large reception room

• Private entrance and large garage

• Beautifully maintained communal gardens with sea views

Villa Borghese in Torquay was initially built in the 1830s for the Capel-Cure family as a temporary residence while their home in Shropshire, Badger Hall, was being completed. It was designed in the Italianate style to house their collection of art and sculptures acquired during their "Grand Tour of Italy". The villa, located in Ridgeway Road, also hosted Prince Oldenburg of Russia in 1850.

It was the first Italianate house to be built in Torquay.

The Torbay Civic Society unveiled a blue plaque at Villa Borghese in 2014 to commemorate its history and the visit of Prince Oldenburg.