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£155,000
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2 bedroom apartment for sale

Plainmoor, Torquay
Chain-free
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Apartment
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
1,313 sq ft / 122 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax: Band A
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Electric
Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • First floor converted apartment
  • Private entrance
  • Attractive entrance porch
  • Sitting room
  • Kitchen
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Shower room
  • Garage & parking space
  • Epc c:73
  • Chain free

This TWO BEDROOM, FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT with private entrance is conveniently located for local amenities, benefiting from a communal courtyard garden area, GARAGE and parking in front. The property has been fully refurbished with neutral décor throughout.

The property is situated close to parade of local shops at Plainmoor and Lidl supermarket, catering for everyday needs, with the more comprehensive amenities of both St Marychurch and Torquay's town centre also easily accessible and a regular bus service at the top of the hill. The scenic Babbacombe Downs is also within walking distance with funicular railway giving access down to both the shingle beaches of Babbacombe and Oddicombe. A selection of schools and a public swimming pool are also all within comfortable walking distance.


EPC Rating: C

OWNERS INSIGHT

"We have owned the property as a landlord for a number of years and have enjoyed the tenants we have had. Due to family commitments we have now decided to sell the property which would suit an investor, first time buyer or retired couple looking for an easy to maintain property and garden."

STEP INSIDE

A pathway leads to four steps rising to a glazed front door opening to the bright ENTRANCE PORCH with apex ceiling, wood effect flooring, windows to three sides with deep display cills. Inner door to the HALLWAY with wood effect flooring and stairs rising to the split level First Floor Landing. The KITCHEN is fitted with a range of cream fronted units and grey granite effect work tops with inset sink unit. Electric cooker with extractor hood above, provision for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, grey wood effect flooring and window to the side. SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, heated towel rail and obscure glazed window. Stairs continue to the main landing with ample storage cupboard. SITTING ROOM with large window to the front and wall mounted pebble effect electric fire. BEDROOM 1 with window to the rear. BEDROOM 2 with window to the front.

STEP OUTSIDE

To the rear of the property is a small communal garden area with this apartment benefiting from a GARAGE, accessed off Empire Road. To the front is a small gravelled communal garden with stone wall surround.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCESS: Four steps into the property with internal staircase to the first floor. HEATING TYPE: Electric. SERVICES: Mains electricity, water & drainage. LENGTH OF LEASE: 999 years from December 2016. SERVICE CHARGE: on an 'as and when' basis with 50/50 share with the apartment above. COUNCIL TAX BAND: A (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2024/2025 is £1,488.56.

OUR AREA

Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. 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.

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.

DIRECTIONS

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Communal Garden

Small communal areas to the front and rear.

Parking - Garage

Places of interest

    Established by John and Eve Lake in 1978 our company has grown to become one of Torbay's most respected and leading independent estate agents, priding ourselves on our professional approach, extensive local knowledge and an unrivalled service to our clients. Our dedicated team are one of the few agents selling and letting property throughout the whole market, from coastal cottages to luxury homes, small flats to prestigious penthouses. We specialise in a specific area of the beautiful South Devon coastline stretching from Torbay to Teignmouth and the rural villages just inland.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 16, 2021

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