£225,000

3 bedroom ground floor flat for sale

Babbacombe, Torquay
flat flat
bedrooms 3 bedrooms
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Set in the heart of Babbacombe, this SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT features a SHELTERED PRIVATE TERRACE and forms forms part of an established, purpose built development. The property affords generous living space with a versatile three bedroom design, one en-suite, complemented outside with an allocated parking space and communal garden.Nearby Babbacombe Downs stands above the shingle beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe below, linked by a coastal pathways, and accessed by road or renowned funicular railway. To the easterly end of the Downs is the Babbacombe Theatre, whilst to the west lies St Marychurch with its pedestrianised shopping precinct, Sailing Club and a Torquay Golf Club a short distance further. Tesco convenience store, Brunel Medical Centre, shops at Reddenhill Road, and Cary Parks with tennis and bowls clubs are also all within a short saunter.
EPC Rating: C OWNER'S INSIGHT "Foxlands has been a rental investment for ourselves, but with a tenancy due to commence unexpectedly cancelling, it has given us the opportunity to re-evaluate. Having moved home recently, it is makes sense to sell and invest the money in our own personal refurbishment plans. When we were looking, Foxlands offered so much more than other properties in the same price bracket, having an exceptional location, larger room dimensions, private outside space, and allocated parking." STEP INSIDE A private entrance door with spyhole opens to the spacious 'S' shaped RECEPTION HALL with telephone door entry system and deep cupboard housing the electric consumer unit. Further walk-in UTILITY CUPBOARD with space for washing machine and dryer over, Envirovent ventilation system and megaflow cylinder. Double doors to the impressive PRINCIPAL ROOM with twin French doors opening to the PRIVATE TERRACE fronting the Babbacombe Road. The KITCHEN AREA is fitted with a range of shaker style units and work tops in a woodblock effect with sink. Built-in electric oven, four ring gas hob with canopy filter hood over, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Twin windows provide a dual aspect overlooking the private patio and Babbacombe Road. BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS BEDROOM 1 with twin windows to the walkway approach. EN-SUITE with corner shower, basin, WC, white metro tiling to walls, heated towel rail and tiled floor. BEDROOM 2 with dual aspect overlooking the private terrace and Babbacombe Road. BEDROOM 3/STUDY with window to the walkway approach. BATHROOM with panelled bath with shower attachment taps, basin and WC. White metro tiled walls, heated towel rail and tiled floor. STEP OUTSIDE Sheltered private terrace overlooking the Babbacombe Road. Communal garden, mainly laid to lawn with bench seating areas. Allocated parking space within the communal car park leading off St Albans Road. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ACCESS - Level approach from the parking. HEATING - Gas central heating. TENURE - Leasehold with 999 years from 1 January 2007. We understand the freehold is held by the residents. SERVICE CHARGE - £2394.91 per annum approx. (January - December 2025). COUNCIL TAX BAND - D (Torbay Council) £2232.85 full payable charge for 2024/25. BROADBAND & MOBILE - We are advised that Standard and Superfast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal likely via EE & O2 but limited via Three & Vodafone (according to the Ofcom website). 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 SAT NAV: TQ1 3RZ. WHAT3WORDS: unions.keys.grass. On leaving our office turn right at the traffic lights on Manor Road into Babbacombe Road. Proceed past Furrough Cross Church, continuing past the first turning into York Road (on the right) and Foxlands stands on the right hand side at the next junction with York Road. Balcony Sheltered terrace. Parking - Allocated parking
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