Maidencombe, Torquay

Relax and enjoy stunning views across rolling Devon countryside to the sea from the privacy of your own garden. This exceptional GROUND FLOOR COASTAL APARTMENT occupies an enviable setting within the peaceful hamlet of Maidencombe and benefits from permitted holiday letting. A particular highlight is the PRIVATE GARDEN, with tiered patio adjoining open countryside and providing a wonderful setting from which to enjoy the far reaching views. Inside, the open plan reception space connects effortlessly with the outside through tri-folding doors opening directly onto the terrace.

Equally suited as a permanent home, coastal bolthole or holiday let, the apartment offers an enticing opportunity to embrace the South Devon lifestyle. Maidencombe is idyllically positioned between Torquay and the picturesque Teign Estuary village of Shaldon, with nearby dining at Orestone Manor and traditional country pubs in the surrounding villages. Maidencombe Beach and its sheltered cove are close at hand, while the spectacular South West Coast Path meanders towards Torbay and Shaldon, revealing some of the finest coastal scenery South Devon has to offer.

OWNERS' INSIGHT

"We bought the apartment in July 2021 as the show home, intending it to be a space where we could relax and unwind, with the option of holiday letting periodically when not needed for personal or family use. It has worked beautifully on both counts. Sitting on the terrace looking out over the fields to the sea is the perfect way to switch off, and the holiday letting has more than washed its face over the years. Maidencombe is such a peaceful spot, with the South West coast paths literally on the doorstep leading to Torquay or Shaldon in either direction."

STEP INSIDE

From the secure communal entrance, a private door with spy hole opens to the reception hall with storage cupboard and door entry system. Oak flooring flows through to the open plan reception space, bathed in natural light, where wide tri-folding doors and a further door connect the terrace and garden, with views over the rolling Devon hills to the sea. The kitchen is appointed with high gloss white fronted cupboards, matching worktops and a deep blue glass splashback, induction hob with oven beneath, one and a half bowl Franke sink with retractable mixer tap, washer dryer, dishwasher and fridge freezer. A cupboard conceals the Worcester gas boiler. The principal bedroom looks over the private garden to the sea, with a contemporary en suite shower room with rainfall head and body spray. The second bedroom is a generous double. The family bathroom is appointed with a P-shaped bath with rainfall head and body spray over, curved glazed screen, WC and wall hung basin.

STEP OUTSIDE

A particular feature of this property is the private and extensive garden. A paved terrace runs the full width of the apartment, giving side access where there is a water tap. The terrace leads on to the main lawned garden with further tiered patios over three levels, bordering open fields and enjoying spectacular views over the surrounding Devon countryside to the sea. The development also provides an allocated parking space, together with cycle and bin storage areas.

TENURE & MANAGEMENT

LEASEHOLD - 200 years from and including 31 October 2021. SERVICE CHARGE - £2,748 per annum. GROUND RENT: £200 per annum. RIGHT TO MANAGE - The leaseholders have exercised their Right to Manage, taking day-to-day management of the building from the freeholder and setting their own service charge budget. PROFESSIONAL BLOCK MANGEMENT - Harveys Property Management, Torquay.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS - Level access from the parking. HEATING - Gas central heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Septic Tank Drainage. CONSERVATION AREA - Maidencombe, Torbay. COUNCIL TAX/BUSINESS RATES - The property is currently rated for business rates with a rateable value of £3200 (April 2026 - current). Please note, the rateable value is not what you pay in business rates. Torbay Council uses the rateable value to calculate the business rates bill. BROADBAND & MOBILE: We are advised that Standard & Superfast Broadband is available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal variable outdoor via EE, Three & O2, poor to none outdoor via Vodafone (according to the Ofcom website). FLOOD RISK: SURFACE WATER: Very Low. RIVERS & THE SEA: Very Low (according to the gov.uk website).

OUR AREA

Maidencombe is enviably placed betwixt the towns of Torquay, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth. Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being a renowned resort town along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay. 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. Newton Abbot is a market town boasting a main line rail station with direct links to most major cities and is the gateway to the stunning Dartmoor National Park. Teignmouth is a large seaside town and historic fishing port set at the mouth of the Teign Estuary.

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’.

Garden

Large private garden.

Parking - Allocated parking