Wellswood, Torquay

Set on the ground floor of this select development of just four properties, this well-proportioned two-bedroom APARTMENT is ideally situated within a short stroll of the shops and amenities of Wellswood.  The property benefits from a private garden, garage and useful workshop/store, while enjoying attractive views to the front across the tree-lined Warberries hillside. The apartment offers a fresh, neutral colour scheme almost throughout. The spacious sitting/dining room is a particularly light and inviting space, with large windows allowing an abundance of natural light to flood in and providing pleasant views across the surrounding area.

Torquay Harbour and Marina are located at the foot of the hill, with the seafront promenade extending past the Princess Theatre towards the popular Torre Abbey Sands. The area also offers an abundance of opportunities for scenic walks, with Meadfoot Beach, the picturesque Ilsham Valley and the South West Coast Path all within easy reach.  The sought-after village of Wellswood is close by and provides a range of everyday amenities, including the popular Kents Pub, Post Office, patisserie, Co-op, St Matthias Church and Ilsham Primary School.

Combining generous accommodation, excellent outdoor space and a convenient Wellswood location, this appealing apartment offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy the best of coastal living in Torquay.

OWNER'S INSIGHT

"What we have loved most about living at Wellswood Heights is the feeling of having a home rather than simply an apartment. Having our own front door and private garden gives the property a wonderful sense of independence and, in many ways, it feels much more like living in a bungalow. The location has been a real highlight. It is peaceful and tucked away, yet only a short walk from the shops, cafés and amenities of Wellswood. We have enjoyed being so close to the beautiful walks through Ilsham Valley and down towards Meadfoot, while Torquay Harbour and the seafront are also within easy reach. The garage and large workshop/store underneath have been another real bonus. The additional space is incredibly useful for storage, hobbies and practical projects, and is something we have found very difficult to find with an apartment. Combined with the garden, private entrance and generous living space, these features have made Wellswood Heights feel like a very special home to us."

STEP INSIDE

Gated steps and pathway rises through the front garden from where a private glazed entrance door opens to the ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with quarry tiled floor. Inner door to the RECEPTION HALL with two storage cupboards with lighting, one shelved, and cupboard housing the gas meter. SITTING ROOM with obscure window to the hallway and windows to the front and side enjoying views over the private terraces and surrounding area across to the wooded Warberries hillside. The KITCHEN is fitted with a modern range of pale grey high gloss fronted units and marble effect working surfaces with inset sink unit. Built-in electric oven, four ring gas hob with extractor over, provision for fridge and washing machine. Wall mounted Ideal gas fired boiler, and window with views over the private paved side garden.

BEDROOMS & SHOWER ROOM

BEDROOM 1 with built in wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors and windows to the side and front. BEDROOM 2 with built-in double wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors and window to the rear. Recently renovated SHOWER ROOM with white suite of corner shower cubicle with chrome wall mounted shower control, hand shower and rain head, vanity unit and WC. Aqua panelling to walls, ladder style heated towel rail and extractor fan. SEPARATE WC with cistern basin.

STEP OUTSIDE

A private, low maintenance GARDEN wraps around the property to three elevations and is approached from Higher Erith Road via a shared gated pathway and steps with the lower terraced arranged as a patio with inset mature shrubs. A private gate and steps rise to the front garden, laid to artificial lawn for ease of maintenance with stone patio and shed to the side, with open views towards the wooded Warberries hillside and enjoying sunshine throughout the day. To the side of the property the garden has again been landscaped for ease of maintenance with gravelled top beds with raised rockery beyond with mature trees. To the rear of the apartment is a walled courtyard, laid to artificial grass and steps rising to Ridgeway Road from where there is a GARAGE with up and over door, lighting and water tap and parking space in front. Directly beneath is a WORKSHOP/STORE with window, power, lighting and water, and lofty ceiling height to the workshop section.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS: Stepped approach. HEATING: Gas Central Heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage. LEASE: 999 years from 1970. Share of the Freehold, with the management overseen internally by the residents’ management company. SERVICE CHARGE: No set annual charge and worked on an 'As and When' basis under the terms of the lease between the four property owners. LETTING: Assured Periodic Tenancies permitted but holiday letting prohibited. PETS: Permitted, provided they do not cause a nuisance. COUNCIL TAX BAND: ‘C’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is £2,183.99. CONSERVATION AREA: Lincombes. 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 are available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor variable in-home via EE, O2 & Vodafone and good outdoor via Three (according to the Ofcom website).

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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ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) COMPLIANCE

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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