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Guide price£250,000
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2 bedroom apartment for sale

Babbacombe Road, Wellswood, Torquay
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Apartment
2 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: C*
818 sq ft / 76 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 999 yrs left
Service charge: £1,500 per annum
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold (999 years remaining)
  • Available with No Onward Chain
  • Guide: £250,000 £260,000
  • First Floor Two bedroom Apartment
  • Set Within a Distinguished Victorian Villa
  • Meticulously Refurbished with Modern Décor
  • Located Between Wellswood & Babbacombe
  • Spacious Accommodation with Two Double Bedrooms
  • Three minute Walk to Wellswood Village Amenities
Nestled within an elegant Victorian villa thoughtfully converted into modern apartments, this charming first-floor, two-bedroom property beautifully combines period character with contemporary living. Situated at the crossroads of the desirable Wellswood and Babbacombe areas, this apartment has been tastefully renovated, featuring sleek, neutral décor throughout.

The residence offers generous living space, with two well-proportioned double bedrooms, making it an excellent choice for couples. Recent updates to the property include upgraded electrical systems with a modern consumer unit for enhanced safety and efficiency. The building itself has seen significant improvements, including a partially new roof. The driveway has been recently resurfaced, providing a dedicated parking space for one car as well as additional unrestricted parking on Babbacombe Road.

Located within the Lincombes Conservation Area, The Hollies enjoys a prime position close to Wellswood, Babbacombe, and Torquay Marina. Just a short, level three-minute walk brings you to the heart of Wellswood, where a thriving village atmosphere awaits. Here, you'll find St Matthias Church, The Kents pub, a selection of restaurants, cafes, a patisserie, boutique shops, and salons. Torquay's harbourside, town centre, and beaches are easily accessible, with local bus services conveniently located nearby. A pleasant walk will take you to Babbacombe Downs. This is known for its breathtaking views and local attractions such as the Babbacombe Inn and the famous Hanbury's Fish and Chip Shop. For nature lovers, Babbacombe and Oddicombe beaches offer stunning scenery, ideal for a peaceful walk or a delightful meal at the Cary Arms.

Tenure: Leasehold (999 years)
Service Charge: £125 per month

Rooms

Entrance
Access to the apartment is gained via the communal entrance on the ground floor, followed by stairs leading to the first-floor entrance. Inside, the hallway is fitted with freshly installed carpeting. The hallway also includes a wall-mounted telephone intercom and a wall-mounted thermostat for added convenience and functionality.

Kitchen
The kitchen features a low-maintenance tiled flooring and is fitted with a range of wall and base units topped with a roll edge countertop. The units are highlighted by under-counter and LED plinth lighting. Tiled splashbacks run along the countertops, and chrome sockets and switches enhance the kitchen. Included are a stainless steel one and a half sink with a drainer and mixer tap. In addition, there is an integrated oven with a countertop hob, and an overhead extractor fan. There is provision for a washing machine and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. The room is naturally lit by a double-glazed sash window positioned to the side.

Living room/diner
The open-plan living room/diner, connected to the kitchen, is both bright and spacious, featuring newly installed carpeting throughout. Two tall Heritage double glazed sash windows provide beautiful views of the surrounding area. They are fitted with built-in bi-fold wooden shutters, allowing ample natural light into the room. Beneath the windows are two radiators, and the space is further complemented by wall-mounted lighting.

Bedroom one
Access to bedroom one is provided through an internal door from the apartment's entrance hallway, followed by a few steps leading down. This generously sized double bedroom receives ample natural light from a double-glazed sash window and features newly installed carpeting. This area has a loft hatch which provides attic storage space. The bedroom includes an en-suite shower room, equipped with an enclosed shower cubicle with a mains shower. It also includes a pedestal wash basin with a mirror above, and a low-level WC. A tiled floor, a radiator, and an obscured double-glazed sash window complete the en-suite.

Bedroom two
Bedroom two is a neutrally decorated double bedroom with white walls and newly installed carpeting. A double-glazed sash window provides natural light, contributing to the room's bright and airy atmosphere.

Shower room
The shower room is equipped with a newly fitted and contemporary three-piece suite, comprising a shower cubicle with a mains shower, a modern vanity unit with a wash basin and storage beneath, and a wall-mounted mirror. A low-level WC completes the suite. The room features tiled floors and half-tiled decorative walls, and a wall-mounted heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
Externally, the property features a newly tarmacked driveway with allocated parking for each apartment. This apartment comes with one dedicated parking space, with access to the driveway from Asheldon Road. Additional parking is available on Babbacombe Road, where on-road parking is currently unrestricted.

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