William Morris, 9 Babbacombe Cliff, Torquay

Letting details
- Let available date:
- 20/10/2025
- Deposit:
- £1,380A deposit provides security for a landlord against damage, or unpaid rent by a tenant.Read more about deposit in our glossary page.
- Min. Tenancy:
- 6 months How long the landlord offers to let the property for.Read more about tenancy length in our glossary page.
- Let type:
- Short term
- Furnish type:
- Furnished
- Council Tax:
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Key features
- SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT SET WITHIN THIS ICONIC GRADE II LISTED BUILDING
- ENVIABLY SET JUST A SHORT STROLL TO BOTH BABBACOMBE DOWNS & BABBACOMBE BEACH
- SEA VIEWS
- SITTING/DINING ROOM
- KITCHEN
- 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS (1 EN-SUITE) & SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM
- COMMUNAL GARDENS
- ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE PLUS VISITORS SPACES
- EPC - E:41
- SHORT TERM LET
Description
Standing proudly at the top of the wooded slopes within beautiful gated grounds above Babbacombe Bay, Babbacombe Cliff is one of Torquay's most iconic Grade II Listed developments with its most famous resident being Oscar Wilde. William Morris is a second floor APARTMENT positioned at the top of the building where the FINE SEA VIEWS into Lyme Bay are maximised.
This character home is enviably set next to the scenic Babbacombe Downs, whilst Babbacombe Bay offers an attractive beach, fishing pier, café and the Cary Arms boutique inn.
Please note this is a furnished property on a short term let of 6 months.
EPC Rating: E
COUNCIL TAX
'D' - Torbay Council Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,339.84
DEPOSIT
£1,380
DIRECTIONS
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STEP INSIDE
A stepped approach rises to a secure communal entrance from where a further door opens to stairs descending to the apartment. A private door with spyhole opens an 'L' shaped HALL with rear door to the fire escape and car park. From the hall thirty six stairs rise to the accommodation with leaded light window over the stairway allowing ample natural light. SITTING/DINING ROOM with large bay window with leaded light detailing enjoying views over the car park and communal garden to the sea at Lyme Bay. Feature stone fireplace and access to roof space. The KITCHEN is fitted with a range of white fronted units and wood effect work tops with inset sink. Built-in electric oven with gas hob over, integrated washing machine, dishwasher and fridge. Cupboard housing the Ideal gas boiler, wood effect flooring, window and patio doors opening to the DECKED BALCONY.
STEP OUTSIDE
Secure gated entrance leads into the development and down to the car park where there is an allocated parking space for this apartment and further visitors spaces. The communal grounds of Babbacombe Cliff extend to circa two acres of meandering wooded pathways and pedestrian gates leading up to the coastal fields of Walls Hill and down to the Babbacombe Beach.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
BEDROOM 1 with large bay window with leaded light detailing enjoying views over the car park and communal garden to the sea at Lyme Bay. Built-in double wardrobe. EN-SUITE with double shower, vanity unit and WC. Ladder style heated towel rail, extractor fan and Velux window. BEDROOM 2 enjoys a dual aspect with two leaded light windows, built-in double wardrobe and access to loft space. SHOWER ROOM with corner shower cubicle, vanity unit and WC. Ladder style heated towel rail, extractor fan and obscure glazed window.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ACCESS: Stepped approach. HEATING: Gas central heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND: D (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,339.84. MOBILE & BROADBAND: Likely mobile coverage of 81% Vodafone, 74% EE, 68% Three, 65% O2. Standard and Ultrafast broadband available in the area with Openreach Media. Data obtained from Ofcom mobile and broadband checker.
PERMITTED PAYMENTS & TENANT PROTECTION INFORMATION
Prior to the commencement of your tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'):- Holding deposit: 1 week's rent. Security deposit: 5 week's rent. 1 month's rent: Minus the holding deposit originally paid. Please Note: The holding deposit is paid to reserve a property and will go towards the first month's rent should referencing be satisfactory. This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right- to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
PERMITTED PAYMENTS & TENANT PROTECTION INFORMATION
During the tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'): Variation of contract: £50 Lost keys or other security devices: Payment of incurred costs of replacement loss of keys/security devices. Unpaid rent: Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate. This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears. John Lake Gilt Edged Lettings Limited is a member of Propertymark which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsmen which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on the agent's website or by contacting the agent directly.
Parking - Allocated parking
Allocated parking for one vehicle.
- 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: D
- 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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