Ferndale Road, Shiphay, Torquay

- PROPERTY TYPE
Ground Flat
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
614 sq ft
57 sq m
Key features
- 2 Bedroom Purpose-Built Ground Floor Apartment
- Offered for Sale with No Onward Chain
- Front & Enclosed Rear Gardens
- Spacious & Well-Presented Accommodation
- Modern Fitted Kitchen with Integrated Appliances
- 2 Bedrooms with Built-In Wardrobes
- Quiet & Sought-After Shiphay Location
- Garage (In a Block)
Description
Externally, the apartment benefits from its own front garden and private rear garden, providing useful outdoor space. A garage situated directly opposite the property within a separate block offers additional parking and storage.
The property is conveniently located for a range of local amenities, including Torbay Hospital, Sherwell Valley Primary School and Torquay's Grammar Schools. Cockington Country Park is also within a couple of miles, offering approximately 460 acres of woodland, lakes and open meadows, ideal for walking and outdoor recreation.
For commuters, the nearby A380 and South Devon Highway provide convenient access to Exeter and the wider South Devon area.
With its ground floor position, private gardens, garage and well-maintained accommodation, the property represents an appealing opportunity in a popular residential location.
Council Tax Band: B (Torbay Council)
Tenure: Leasehold (937 years)
Ground Rent: £12.5 per year
The property benefits from a 999-year lease commencing on 29th September 1964 and is held under a criss-cross lease arrangement, whereby the owners of the 2 flats hold reciprocal freehold interests. There are no regular management or maintenance charges. Buildings insurance is arranged through Homeground, with the annual premium for 2026 amounting to £276.96, as invoiced on 5th February. The cost of buildings insurance is shared between the 2 properties, whilst responsibility for building maintenance is governed by the respective lease agreements.
Broadband options available at the property include:
* Standard broadband (17Mbps download, 1Mbps upload).
* Superfast broadband (not available).
* Ultrafast broadband (1800Mbps download, 220Mbps upload).
- Networks in the area: Openreach, Virgin Media
The Approach
The property is approached from Ferndale Road via a set of steps and a pathway leading to the entrance, positioned to the side of the building. Upon entering, a generously proportioned entrance hallway provides ample space for coats, shoes and other outdoor belongings. A built-in cupboard offers additional storage and houses a wall-mounted gas combination boiler, newly installed in October 2026.
Living Room
The entrance hallway leads into a well-presented and generously proportioned living room, offering ample space for a range of furniture arrangements. Double-glazed windows and sliding patio doors to the front aspect allow plenty of natural light into the room, with the patio doors providing direct access to the apartment's front garden.
Kitchen
Accessed from the living room through a glazed wooden door, the contemporary kitchen is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units, complemented by roll-edge worktops and tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include an oven and inset induction hob with an extractor hood above. A composite one-and-a-half bowl sink with drainer is positioned beneath a double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Under counter space and plumbing is provided for a washing machine and dishwasher, along with space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. The kitchen is finished with light oak-effect laminate flooring.
Hallway
Leading from the living room, an inner hallway provides access to both bedrooms and the bathroom. A built-in cupboard with fitted shelving offers additional practical storage space.
Bedrooms & Bathroom
The apartment offers two bedrooms, both benefiting from built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving. The principal bedroom is a generously proportioned double with a large double-glazed window to the front aspect, while the second bedroom is a smaller double with a double-glazed window overlooking the rear. Serving both bedrooms is a modern bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a bath with mains-fed shower over and glass shower screen, a vanity unit incorporating a wash basin with drawers beneath, and a low-level WC. Further features include tiled walls surrounding the suite, an obscure double-glazed window, a wall-mounted storage cabinet and a central heating radiator.
Outside Space to Enjoy
The apartment benefits from its own front garden, positioned to the right-hand side of the building and featuring established shrubs, flowering plants and planted borders. The garden is bordered by mature hedging and a low boundary wall, providing an attractive outdoor space. To the rear of the property is a private, enclosed garden, predominantly laid to paving for ease of maintenance. The space features a generous paved patio area, alongside raised borders and established planting. Timber fencing provides an enclosure, while mature trees and surrounding greenery create a pleasant setting with ample space for outdoor seating and entertaining.
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: B
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Front garden,Rear 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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