2 bed Flat For Sale £199,950
Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1
previous price £219,950

Description Forming part of the elegant grade II listed Old Town Hall in the very heart of St Marychurch, this ground floor apartment benefits from a private entrance and gracious living space. Since conversion in 2006, the property has been utilised as commercial for professional services, although a change of use has been obtained by our client to revert to residential use, providing an option for either (subject to the usual permission).

St Marychurch is one of Torquay's most desirable locations, a rare level position amongst seven hills and the property just a saunter to the comprehensive amenities, picturesque Babbacombe Downs with shingle beaches below and tranquil Tessier Gardens, adults only park. Local leisure activities include Torquay Golf Club, Babbacombe Corinthians Sailing Club and Cary Park with tennis and bowls clubs. The property affords a lifestyle as much as a beautiful home or office.

Owners' insight 'We bought the property when newly converted in 2006 by McCarthy Contractors and were seeking a prestigious space for a clinic. The property was perfect, from its prominent position in the heart of St Marychurch with private entrance and parking directly opposite.

St Marychurch retains a real community spirit, with everything you need on the doorstep. The property had residential use when we bought which we changing for our needs, and we have applied to revert back. The property presents the flexibility for either residential or certain commercial use."

step inside A heavy panelled, private entrance door with arched toplight opens to the entrance lobby with decorative tiled floor. The sitting/dining room is a spacious room with lofty ceiling height with cornice work, ornate cast iron fireplace, oak flooring and full height sliding sash window. Arched access to the kitchen/breakfast, fitted with a range of units in a shaker style with brushed chrome handles and solid polished granite work tops with matching upstands and inset sink unit. Fitted oven, six ring gas hob with glass canopy filter hood over, integrated washer/dryer, fridge and freezer. Lofty ceiling height with LED downlighters, under unit pelmet lighting and tiled floor. Inner lobby with generous storage cupboard and additional top cupboards. Bedroom 2 with a dual aspect having a full height, secondary glazed sash windows and cast iron fireplace. Bathroom with white suite of panelled bath with shower attachment taps, wash hand basin and WC. Three quarter tiled walls, chrome ladder heated towel rail, tiled floor and extractor fan. Bedroom 1 with full height secondary glazed window, lofty ceiling height, cast iron fireplace and fitted double wardrobe. En-suite with corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail, tiled floor and extractor fan.

General information Gas Central Heating firing the original cast iron radiators.
There is a private store located within the communal area of The Town Hall.
All resident have use of the communal courtyard to the development, accessed from Manor Road.
Length of Lease - 999 years from June 2007.
Maintenance - £1,705.13 per annum, includes Building Insurance.
Council Tax Band - tbs (Torbay Council)
EPC - 'C'

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.