2 bedroom apartment to rent

Welcome to Your Dream Home in Historic Torquay!

Nestled in a picturesque Victorian townhouse dating back to 1865, this exquisite 2-bedroom apartment effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern comfort. Located around a 15-minute walk from the vibrant Torquay Harbour, this property offers the perfect blend of historical charm and contemporary convenience. High ceilings, original plasterwork, and beautifully maintained period features make this spacious flat a truly unique living space. Whether you're enjoying the tranquillity of the garden or the character-filled interior, you'll find a perfect retreat to call home. Come and experience the best of Torquay living in this captivating property.

From the Parking Space to the front of of the property, a short flight of steps leads to the private front door which features an original large wooden door leading to an entrance porch.

A glazed doorway leads into the:

Main Hallway 19’0” x 7’1” (5.68m x 2.17m) with high ceilings and original coving. Includes two storage cupboards and original stripped wood doors to all rooms.

Lounge 19’0” x 14’8” (5.87m x 4.47m) into bay. High ceilings with original plasterwork. UPVC double glazed French doors with side windows and original working wooden shutters. Somerset Minster Stone Fireplace. Access to the garden via the French doors.

Kitchen 15’8” x 11’8” (4.45m x 3.55m) Large kitchen Diner with wood effect laminate worktops. Equipped with a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink, built-in double oven, and Worcester boiler. Space for washing machine, dryer, full-height fridge freezer, and dishwasher. UPVC double glazed sash window overlooking the front. High ceilings.

Bathroom 12’8” x 9’0” (3.89m x 2.61m) Spacious and fully tiled. Includes a white sink and toilet, radiator, and chrome heated towel rail. Features a large walk-in shower cubicle and a white bath with a shower attachment. Large walk-in airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1 19’8” x 14’0” (6.00m x 4.26m) Large master bedroom with original coving and plasterwork. Radiator and UPVC double glazed sash windows with working original wooden shutters overlooking the garden. High ceilings.

Bedroom 2 10’1” x 8’0” (3.07m x 2.58m) Double room with a UPVC window to the side.

Garden: Patio area and raised lawn area with shrubs. Featherboard fencing for privacy.

This stunning flat retains its historical charm while offering modern conveniences, making it an ideal home for those who appreciate the character of a Victorian townhouse. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and see the beauty of this property for yourself!

Please note, that we have used Virtual Staging in the Lounge and Bedroom photograph to give an idea of how the room could look

Council Tax Band B

EPC D

Sorry no pets or smokers

Viewing Guidance - Ridgewater Property Ltd

This guidance is to ensure that viewings can be conducted safely and in accordance with HM Government guidance.

Where available prospective viewers will be required to look at the 3D virtual tour before a viewing is arranged.

Prospective viewers will be asked qualifying questions to check they would pass reference and are in a position to move. 

To pass the referencing for this property applicants need to pass a credit report and will require an annual household income of 30x the monthly rent.

Tenancy information

In order to rent a property through Ridgewater, you will be required to make the following payments:

Before the tenancy starts:

Holding Deposit: Equivalent to one week's rent (this holding deposit is then later used towards your first month's rent in advance)

Tenancy Deposit: Equivalent to five weeks rent.

Rent In Advance: One month rent in advance.

Companies seeking to rent a property will be required to pay £300 including VAT (£250 plus VAT) for the completion of a Company Reference carried out by an independent referencing agency.

Properties rented in association with an insurance claim will be rented via a License to Occupy and a £300 including VAT (£250 plus VAT) adminstration fee will apply.

Permitted payments during the tenancy:

Rent (payable in advance)

Payments to other third parties: such as council tax, utilities or payments for communications services;

Default charges: such as payments for the replacement of lost keys or interest on overdue rent may be applied.

Tenancy changes: Such as requests to vary the terms of or reassign the tenancy may also be applied which will be normally limited to £50 including VAT (£41.67 plus VAT) unless other reasonable costs are incurred.

Once a holding deposit has been paid the subject property will not be marketed to others.

Holding deposits will be paid towards the tenancy deposit upon commencement of the tenancy, where successful referencing and statutory checks have been completed.

A holding deposit will be retained by Ridgewater where the prospective tenant:

Withdraws from the property before entering into the tenancy agreement

Provides false information for referencing purposes

Fails to act reasonably to enter into the tenancy before the deadline for agreement

Fails 'Right to Rent' checks

Tenant Protection

Ridgewater Property Ltd is also a member of The Property Ombudsman redress scheme. and have Client Money Protection with CMP. You can find out more details on the Ridgewater website () or by contacting Ridgewater directly.