2 bedroom apartment for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold (975 years remaining)
- Prime St Marychurch Location
- Victorian Architecture with High Ceilings & Cornicing
- Open Plan Kitchen, Dining & Sitting Room Design
- Private Patio Terrace
- Well maintained Communal Gardens
- Bedroom with En Suite & Fitted Wardrobes
- Allocated Parking
- Proximity to Babbacombe Downs
The apartment is thoughtfully arranged to include an open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting room, which opens seamlessly onto a private westerly-facing terrace. This outdoor space provides an ideal setting for relaxation, with access to the well-kept communal garden as an added benefit. Both the principal bedroom suite and the sitting room are housed within the original Victorian residence, showcasing high ceilings and intricate cornice detailing that echo the building's rich heritage.
St Marychurch itself is a sought-after location, featuring a lively, pedestrianised shopping precinct complemented by excellent local amenities, including supermarkets, medical practices, and transport links. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate nearby Babbacombe Downs. Here, stunning coastal vistas and access to the beaches below-via scenic trails or the iconic funicular railway-complete the appeal of this exceptional home.
Council Tax Band: C (Torbay Council)
Tenure: Leasehold (975 years)
Ground Rent: £0 per year
Service Charge: £1,260 per year
The lease has 999 years remaining from 1 January 2001. The service charge includes building insurance and weekly maintenance of the communal garden, managed by Crown Property Management. Pets and sub-letting is permitted, but not holiday lettings.
Rooms
Entrance
The apartment entrance is shared with just one other property, accessed via a communal door at the front of the building. Once inside, the apartment opens into a spacious hallway featuring high ceilings adorned with intricate cornice. The hallway includes a wall-mounted telephone intercom for secure guest access, a radiator, and a wall-mounted thermostat for temperature control.
Cloakroom
Conveniently situated off the entrance hallway, the cloakroom is fully tiled with both the walls and floor finished to a high standard. It features a concealed cistern WC, a wash basin, a central heating radiator, and a wall-mounted extractor fan.
Kitchen
Accessible from the entrance hallway, the kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and sitting rooms, offering open-plan convenience. The kitchen is equipped with a range of wall and base units complemented by tiled countertops and splashbacks. It features a one-and-a-half sink with drainer, an integrated oven, a countertop hob with an extractor hood above, and an integrated fridge/freezer. The tiled flooring is both practical and stylish, and the room is heated by a central heating radiator.
Dining room/sitting room
This open-plan area combines dining and sitting spaces, creating a versatile and inviting living environment. The room is enhanced by two double-glazed windows, including a sash window, along with decorative cornice and dado rails. The sitting room area boasts a feature fireplace with an ornate mantel and surround that complements with the dado rails. A central heating radiator is positioned beneath one of the windows, and a double-glazed patio door provides direct access to the private terrace.
Terrace
The property benefits from its own private patio terrace, an attractive outdoor space enclosed by a wrought iron balustrade. The terrace is finished with slab paving and features a brick-built raised flower bed, offering an ideal spot for relaxation or entertaining.
Bedroom one
The principal bedroom is generously sized and easily accommodates all necessary furnishings. It includes built-in fitted wardrobes and an airing cupboard housing the gas combi boiler. A double-glazed sash window allows natural light to enter the room, with a radiator beneath for added comfort. The en-suite shower room features a shower cubicle, a decorative pedestal wash basin with a wall-mounted mirror along with downlighting, and a WC. Additionally, there is space and plumbing for a washing machine beneath a countertop. There is also a central heating radiator, and a wall-mounted extractor fan.
Bedroom two
This large single bedroom is highlighted by elegant ceiling cornicing and matching dado rails, complementing the tall double-glazed sash window and window sill. The room enjoys a bright and airy atmosphere and can serve as a guest bedroom, office, study, or even a dining room. A central heating radiator completes the space.
OUTSIDE
The property includes allocated parking accessible via two vehicle gates leading to a block-paved driveway, as well as a pedestrian gate. A locked side door provides secure access to the communal gardens, enhancing the apartment’s outdoor offerings.
Property information from this agent
Places of interest
See more properties like this:
*DISCLAIMER
Property reference RS0515. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. OnTheMarket.com makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and OnTheMarket.com has no control over the content provided by the agent or developer. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Daniel Hobbin Estate Agents - Torquay.
OnTheMarket may have applied supplementary data to this property listing, including:
Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 16, 2021
Broadband speed is measured in megabits per second, with the number returned showing how fast the connection is. Each reading is based on the highest predicted speed of any major broadband network for services that deliver the download speeds. The following are the different readings that we may display:
Basic: Up to 30 Mbit/s
Super-fast: Between 30 Mbit/s and 300 Mbit/s
Ultra-fast: Over 300 Mbit/s
The data is updated three times a year. The checker results are predictions and should not be regarded as guaranteed. For more information, see: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/about-checker#Answer_0_2
Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on December 21, 2021
Mobile signal predictions are provided by the four UK mobile network operators: EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. Predictions can vary significantly from the coverage you may actually experience as a result of local factors (especially terrain). Ofcom has tested the actual coverage provided in various locations around the UK to help ensure that these predictions are reasonable. The values shown against a property can be broken down as follows:
Clear: No bars, no signal predicted
Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
Energy Performance data and Internal floor area
Any supplementary data should not be relied upon as forming part of any property particulars and OnTheMarket cannot be held responsible for any incorrectness in this data. See here for more information.