Babbacombe, Torquay

This two-bedroom APARTMENT is set to the second floor of this purpose-built age restricted development of just twelve apartments, arranged over three floors, and provides well proportioned living space enjoying open southerly views over the surrounding area to the rear, across to the wooded Warberries hillside beyond. The apartment offers a comfortable sitting room with private balcony,  kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room, and benefits from the comfort of gas central heating, with a residents car park found to the rear.  A roof terrace enjoying sea and coastal views into Lyme Bay is  set to the top floor of the building for the residents to enjoy.

A comprehensive selection of amenities are found almost on the doorstep which include local shops, Church, medical centre, restaurants, Cary Parks, the picturesque Babbacombe Downs and the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe.

SELLERS INSIGHT

"Our parents enjoyed 11 very happy years at Royal Court, enjoying its beautiful location, with the walks on Babbacombe Downs or a cream tea in one of the local friendly cafés. It is a lovely warm sunny home, which was always full of love laughter and happy memories."

STEP INSIDE

A sloping pathway or steps lead to the secure communal entrance with a lift or stairs rising to the second floor from where a private front door opens to the RECEPTION HALL with security intercom. Two shallow storage cupboards and high level cupboard housing the electric consumer unit. The SITTING/DINING ROOM is a well proportioned room with French doors to the BALCONY enjoying elevated southerly views towards the spire of All Saints Church and across to the Warberry hillside in the distance. Feature fireplace suitable for an electric fire and further windows to the either side. The KITCHEN is fitted with a range of light oak fronted units, work tops with inset sink, built-in electric double oven, four ring ceramic hob with cooker hood above, integrated fridge and space for undercounter freezer. Wall mounted gas fired boiler, cupboard with provisions for washing machine and further cupboard housing the gas meter, window to the side.

BEDROOMS & SHOWER ROOM

BEDROOM 1 is a bright, double room with tilt and open window to the rear giving views as previously described, part sloping ceiling. BEDROOM 2 is a single room with Velux style window also enjoying the open views, part sloping ceiling. SHOWER ROOM with white suite of double shower cubicle with mains fed shower, wash basin and WC. Part tiled and part Aqua panelling to walls with large inset illuminated mirror, ladder style heated towel rail.

STEP OUTSIDE

To the rear of the development is a residents car park and refuse store. To the top floor of the building and approached via a staircase is a communal paved terrace from where elevated views are enjoyed over the surrounding area as well as splendid sea and coastal views into Lyme Bay.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS: Slope or steps rising to the communal door, with lift or stairs rising to the second floor. HEATING: Gas Central Heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. LENGTH OF LEASE: 999 years from 1988. SERVICE CHARGE: £1,813 per annum, 1 May 2026 - 31 April 2017. GROUND RENT: £100 per annum. PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT: Crown Property Management, Torquay. LETTING: APT tenancies permitted, holiday letting is prohibited. PETS: Not permitted. COUNCIL TAX BAND: ‘C’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2025/2026 is £2,183.99. FLOOD RISK: SURFACE WATER: Very Low. RIVERS & THE SEA: Very Low (according to the gov.uk website). BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor & in-home via EE, good outdoor via O2, good outdoor variable in-home via Three & variable outdoor via Vodafone (according to the Ofcom website).

PLEASE NOTE

Occupants must be a minimum of 60 years of age.

OUR AREA

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.

TORQUAY IS WELL CONNECTED

By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot. By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights. By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.

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In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital ID verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.

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