Thornlea Mews, Hope Cove
- PROPERTY TYPE
Studio
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
163 sq ft
15 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- For sale by online auction
- FREEHOLD Studio apartment
- Rare and exciting opportunity
- Communal grounds including laundry room
- Great bolt hole or overflow accommodation
- Parking
- Walk to the beach and coast path
- Popular seaside location
- Close to Salcombe and Kingsbridge
- Holiday use only
Description
An exceptionally rare opportunity to own a freehold studio apartment in the highly sought-after coastal village of Hope Cove, directly benefiting from golden sandy beaches, two popular public houses, and the South West Coast Path right on your doorstep. This property presents an exciting prospect as a perfectly located and low-maintenance coastal retreat.
The thoughtfully arranged studio features a simple kitchenette for convenience, built-in storage cupboards maximising space and comfortable bunk beds with ample room for an additional bed or sofa. A separate, well-appointed shower room completes this ideal setup, making it the perfect base for relaxed seaside breaks or invaluable overflow accommodation for visitors.
Outside, there are well-maintained, pet-friendly communal grounds, featuring expansive lawns, a tranquil sun terrace and picnic benches. Further enhancing convenience is access to a communal utility area equipped with a sink, washing machine, and additional storage facilities. Residents also have the benefit of one parking space per property.
Please note that the property can only be used as a holiday home or holiday let and due to this the property is not subject to the increased council tax premiums on second homes.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye, Salcombe
DIRECTIONS
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MATERIAL INFORMATION
To ensure legal compliance, we require our sellers to complete a Property Information Questionnaire or provide a Material Information Guide along with the title document. If available, please scan the QR code or access the additional online material information. Alternatively, you can contact our team for this information.
Council Tax band: A
Tenure: Freehold. Annual service charge of approx. £650 for the upkeep of communal areas
Property type: House
Property construction: Standard brick and block construction
Energy Performance rating: D
Number and types of room: 1 bedroom / reception room, 1 bathroom
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Room heaters only is installed.
Heating features: Double glazing
Broadband: FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet)
Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - Poor, Three - Unavailable, EE - Good
Parking: Communal
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: No
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term area flood risk: No
Historical flooding: No
Flood defences: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: Level access
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: No
Loft access: No
All information is provided without warranty. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The information contained is intended to help you decide whether the property is suitable for you. You should verify any answers which are important to you with your property lawyer or surveyor or ask for quotes from the appropriate trade experts: builder, plumber, electrician, damp, and timber expert.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by Traditional Online Auction (unless sold prior). The auction deadline of Thursday 16th April 2026 at 12 noon and exchange will occur when the online timer reaches zero (provided the seller's reserve price has been met or exceeded). The winning buyer will be legally obliged to purchase the property at their highest bid price. The period from exchange to completion is 20 business days (unless agreed prior to extending this date). The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. Please visit the Luscombe Maye website and click 'All properties' and then 'Auction Properties'. In order to bid first, register and verify your email. Then, via the dashboard: - pass an ID check - enter your card details - enter your solicitor details
AUCTION LEGAL PACK
This is available to download free of charge to those who have registered, from our auction partner's website. It is the purchaser's responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction and we recommend purchaser's instruct a solicitor to assist.
SOLICITORS
Mr Spencer Annetts: Broadfield Law UK LLP, 4th Floor, Aquis House, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1PL
BUYERS ADMINISTRATION FEE & DEPOSIT
The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £4000 plus VAT as a contribution towards the online auction platform and buyer's fee. The 10% deposit is due by 12 PM the next working day and must be sent to the purchaser(s)' solicitor. Please see the special conditions for a contribution towards legal costs.
PROOF OF IDENTITY
Under Money Laundering Regulations (2017) it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. Registering is free of charge.
- 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: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Communal
- 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.
- No wheelchair access
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Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Luscombe Maye, Salcombe on 01548 808666.
*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.
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