Property description

This superbly presented apartment is within a Grade II Listed Victorian Villa which enjoys beautiful sea views. It is partly a separate wing to the main building and has been lovingly crafted into a home. It comprises of an elegant lounge, generously proportioned kitchen/dining room, two double bedrooms, private well stocked gardens. The apartment benefits from gas central heating throughout.



Situated in a delightful & private position within the Lower Lincombe area of Torquay, with views towards the sea, on the picturesque South Devon coast, this property would make a fine main home or is well suited as a lock up and leave second home. The popular town of Torquay is one of three beautiful towns forming the sheltered Tor Bay with excellent shopping, waterside restaurants, bars and a theatre.

 

ENTRANCE HALL Reclaimed pine flooring, 3 double glazed windows to the front aspect, radiator. Doors open to:  

BEDROOM TWO 12‘ 2" x 9‘ 4" (3.72m x 2.85m) Double glazed window to the rear aspect, views out towards Torwood Gardens, radiator. 

BEDROOM ONE 13‘ 0" extending to 18‘ 6" (3.98m extending to 5.65m) in dressing area x 13‘ 0" (3.97m) narrowing to 7‘ 4" (2.26m) in dressing area.

Double glazed French doors with Juliet balcony enjoys an elevated outlook over the garden and beyond. The dressing area includes a period style pedestal wash hand basin and towel radiator. Reclaimed pine flooring.

 

UTILITY ROOM Base unit with roll top work surfaces, space for washing machine under.  

KITCHEN/DINER 21‘ 5" x 10‘ 0" (6.53m x 3.05m min to 4.82 max) Absolutely stunning room with french doors opening onto the garden with further window to the front aspect, wooden floor, radiator. The kitchen has an extensive range of wall and base units with work surface over and inset sink and drainer. The centre piece and heart of the kitchen is the gas powered Rayburn stove which is used for cooking, central heating and supplies hot water throughout (there is also a backup thermostat heater). 

DRESSING ROOM 8‘ 7" x 6‘ 1" (2.63m x 1.86m) With space to sit and pamper, window to the front aspect, reclaimed pine flooring, radiator and elegantly decorated from which a doorway opens up into: 

WETROOM Beautifully appointed window to the side aspect, oval wash basin, wooden counter top and complimented by a contemporary low level WC. A small step down into shower area with thermostatic shower. Tiling to floor and walls with a mosaic border. 

LOUNGE 25‘ 7" x 14‘ 9" (7.80m into bay x 4.52m) Simply stunning room in proportion and intact period features including ornate ceiling rose, coving and picture rail, gorgeous bay window with views down the valley to the Harbour and bench window seat and functioning period window shutters.  

GARDEN French doors from the kitchen onto a decked, upper terrace. Further steps down into the large Italianated gardens which includes an unusual water feature for you to discover. The gardens themselves are a true credit to our vendors and a delight to behold with various paths leading to all corners of this gardens delight. There is an abundance of mature flora and specimen examples of well established trees and shrubs including truly beautiful old Japanese Maple tree and a lawned area at the bottom. The garden enjoys views down the valley to the sea and the harbour too. 

LEASE & SERVICE CHARGE Tenure: Leasehold, 99 years from 2016



Maintenance: Varies depending on works required but averages at approximately 18.71% of the cost .

Service charge to include buildings insurance, minor repairs, accountant, banking and management fees.



Ground Rent: £50 per year, subject to increase: after 33 years to £100.00 and after 66 years to £150.00.



Pets: Are allowed subject to freeholders written consent.



Management Company: The Lawn



Council Tax: C