Foxlands, York Road, Babbacombe, Torquay

- PROPERTY TYPE
Ground Flat
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
947 sq ft
88 sq m
Key features
- Guide: £230,000 - £240,000
- Generous Living & Dining Room
- Prime Babbacombe Location Near the Downs
- Sheltered Private Terrace Balcony
- 2 Double Bedrooms, Principal with En-Suite
- Allocated Residents' Parking
- Fitted Kitchen with Separate Utility
- Level Access from Residents' Parking
Description
Internally, the apartment is well presented and arranged with comfortable modern living in mind. The generous living and dining area enjoys plenty of natural light and opens directly onto the terrace. A separate fitted kitchen provides a practical range of units and integrated appliances with an adjoining utility space. There are two double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from its own en-suite shower room, and a separate bathroom. Further advantages include gas central heating, double glazing and an allocated parking space positioned at the rear of the development.
The location offers an excellent balance between everyday convenience and access to the coast. Babbacombe and nearby St Marychurch provide a wide selection of independent shops, cafés, services and other amenities, while Cary Park offers tennis courts, bowling facilities and a putting green. The cliff-top walks of Babbacombe Downs and the beaches at Babbacombe and Oddicombe are also close by, with St Marychurch Golf Club within easy reach. Bus stops immediately outside the development provide regular services to Torquay town centre, Paignton, Teignmouth and Dawlish Warren.
Council Tax Band: C (Torbay Council)
Tenure: Share of Freehold (980 years)
Service Charge: £3,300 per year
We understand the property is held on a 999-year lease from 1 January 2007. The managing agents are Carrick Johnson. We further understand that each apartment owner holds a share of the freehold, and as such no ground rent is payable.
Broadband options available at the property include:
* Standard broadband (13Mbps download, 1Mbps upload).
* Superfast broadband (167Mbps download, 27Mbps upload).
* Ultrafast broadband (not available).
- Networks in the area: Openreach
The Approach
The apartment can be approached directly from the residents' parking area, where a covered ground-floor walkway provides level access to the private entrance. A further secure communal entrance is available at the front of the development, leading through to the same internal walkway. The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall with laminate flooring, coved ceiling detail and two spotlight tracks. Features include an entry telephone, radiator and wall-mounted consumer unit, together with a particularly useful deep built-in cloak cupboard incorporating internal lighting and fitted coat and shoe storage.
Living Room, Diner & Balcony
A generously proportioned living and dining room, comfortably accommodating lounge furniture and a full-size dining table. Two double-glazed windows provide plenty of natural light, while glazed doors open directly onto the balcony, enjoying open views across the surrounding area. Two radiators complete the room.
Kitchen & Utility Space
The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units set beneath work surfaces, with tiled surrounds and a double-glazed window providing natural light. Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Cooking facilities comprise a four-ring stainless steel gas hob with extractor above and an electric oven beneath. An inset one-and-a-half bowl sink with mixer tap is also provided, together with ceiling spotlights and a wall-mounted glow-worm gas-fired central heating boiler. A door leads through to the separate utility room, fitted with further work surfaces and storage cupboards, plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. The apartment also benefits from a wall-mounted solvent integrated ventilation system.
Bedroom & Bathroom Suites
The principal bedroom is a generous double room with a double-glazed window and radiator, and an en-suite shower room. The en-suite is fully tiled and fitted with a corner shower enclosure with plumbed shower, close-coupled WC and a pedestal wash basin. Further features include a mirrored wall cupboard, shaver socket, dual-fuel heated towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring, extractor ventilation and a spotlight track. Bedroom two is also a well-proportioned room, featuring a double-glazed window, radiator and a built-in double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors, hanging rail and shelf. The main bathroom is fully tiled and fitted with a panelled bath with grab handles and mixer tap with shower attachment, close-coupled WC and pedestal wash basin. A mirrored storage cupboard, shaver socket, dual-fuel heated towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring, extractor ventilation and spotlight track complete the room.
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: C
- 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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