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£300,000
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2 bedroom apartment for sale

Bayview Apartments, Victoria Parade, Torquay
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2 bed
1 bath
1,173 sq ft / 109 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 990 yrs left
Service charge: £1,100 per annum
Council tax: Band C
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold (990 years remaining)
  • Panoramic Sea Views Over Torquay Harbour
  • Prime First Floor Location with Harbour Frontage
  • High Ceilings & Grand Bay Windows
  • Contemporary Kitchen with Built In Neff Appliances
  • Spacious Living Room with Stunning Harbour Views
  • Two Large Double Bedrooms
  • Private Walk In Wardrobe/Dressing Room in Bedroom Two
  • Convenient Access to Marina, Shops & Beaches
Perched in a prime, elevated location overlooking Torquay's charming harbour, this luxurious first-floor apartment captures stunning, panoramic sea views through its impressive floor-to-ceiling bay windows and glorious harbour frontage. Situated above a long-established art gallery, one of only two unique apartments, this residence offers unparalleled privacy. The interior design successfully blends the elegance of a bygone era with the conveniences of today's lifestyle. High ceilings, grand bay windows, and modern double glazing seamlessly blend with a sophisticated finish that includes central heating, built-in Neff appliances and a dishwasher and other white goods. Set in the heart of Torquay's prestigious harbourside area, just steps away from the Marina, this apartment offers easy access to all local amenities, including boutique shops, fine dining, and nearby beaches, ensuring a perfect balance between serene waterfront living and vibrant urban life.

Council Tax Band: C (Torbay Council)
Tenure: Leasehold (990 years)
Service Charge: £1,100 per year
There are 999 years remaining on the lease as of 27 July 2015.

The service charge for the property covers several essential items, including the apartment's share of building insurance, ground rent, regular fire alarm servicing, and window cleaning for the front windows every three weeks. The charge also includes communal area cleaning. Please note that there is no management company. Any maintenance work required for the building is agreed upon by the two apartments and the costs are split equally (50/50) between them. The lease restricts the use of the property for holiday lets.

Rooms

General information
The property benefits from comprehensive gas central heating, with radiators installed in every room, and is fully insulated to meet all current standards. The property features modern glazing throughout, with double glazing at the rear and secondary glazing at the front, ensuring energy efficiency and comfort. Each apartment is independently metered for gas, electricity, and water, providing full control over utility consumption. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system professionally serviced every six months, alongside smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed throughout. A secure and fully ventilated communal bin store and a general storage area are available for residents' convenience. Each apartment also has a private, secure post box.

Entrance
The property is accessed through a communal entrance hallway at ground level, with stairs leading to the first floor. The private entrance door to the apartment opens into a welcoming lobby, which is equipped with a full visual and audio remote door entry system for added security. The lobby features solid oak flooring and a convenient cupboard housing the fuse board, alongside a designated cloak hanging area. An internal door leads to the inner hallway, continuing the solid oak flooring throughout. This hallway extends around the apartment, providing access to all accommodation, and includes a loft hatch offering attic space further along.

Living room
The living room is bright and generously proportioned, characterized by a floor-to-ceiling bay sash window and an additional sash window both with secondary glazing, both framing breathtaking views of Torquay Harbour, extending across to Berry Head. This spacious area is designed to maximize natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere with uninterrupted vistas of the surrounding seascape.

Bedroom two
Bedroom two is a substantial and elegant space, offering high ceilings and a double-glazed tilt and turn window to the rear. The room benefits from an adjoining walk-in wardrobe and dressing room, which also includes a double-glazed window that allows for an abundance of natural light, enhancing the sense of space and openness.

Bedroom one
Bedroom one is another generously sized room featuring high ceilings and a tall sash bay window with secondary glazing. This illuminates the space with natural light. The window offers lovely views of the harbourside, extending to Brixham and incorporating stunning sea views. The room is finished with solid oak flooring that beautifully contrasts with the white walls, and includes a fireplace with an electric feature fire, adding character and warmth.

Kitchen/diner
Located along the hallway, the contemporary kitchen/diner is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units. It is topped with a solid granite countertop that extends to form a granite splashback. A one-and-a-half stainless steel sink and drainer is positioned beneath a double-glazed rear window. The kitchen is equipped with high-quality integrated Neff appliances, including a double oven, built-in microwave, four-ring gas hob with extractor, dishwasher. There is also an integrated fridge/freezer and the kitchen space is completed with solid oak flooring that continues from the hallway, providing a seamless and stylish look.

Utility room
Adjacent to the kitchen, the utility room offers practicality and convenience with matching wall and base units, a countertop, and a tiled splashback. There is space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer beneath the countertop. A double-glazed window to the rear provides natural light, while the solid oak flooring maintains elegant continuity from the hallway.

Cloakroom
The separate cloakroom adds convenience and features a low-level WC, a vanity unit with a washbasin, and a Glow-worm gas-fired boiler adjacent to an extractor fan. The room is finished with large format black tiled flooring, enhancing its modern aesthetic.

Bathroom
The bathroom offers a contemporary four-piece suite, including a bathtub with a handheld shower attachment, a wall-mounted vanity unit with a double washbasin and drawers beneath, complemented by a wall-mounted mirror with LED lighting. A corner quadrant shower cubicle with a shower and handheld attachment provides versatility, while a low-level WC sits beneath an obscured double-glazed window. The space is fully tiled and features a wall-mounted heated towel rail, with large format black floor tiles completing the sleek and stylish design.

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