Summary - Ground Floor Flat, 98 Babbacombe Road TQ1 3SY
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Spacious one-bedroom ground-floor flat near Babbacombe Downs—ideal for downsizers or investors..
Short walk to Babbacombe Downs and Walls Hill
Large double bedroom with built-in storage
Generous lounge with feature fireplace
Extended kitchen breakfast room
Private, low-maintenance courtyard with rear access
Share of freehold; 999-year lease
EPC D; solid brick walls likely uninsulated
Wider area classed as deprived; average crime levels
This one-bedroom ground-floor flat sits a short walk from Babbacombe Downs and Walls Hill, offering convenient access to green space and local amenities. Located in a small period building of only three flats, it combines traditional character with practical living space — generous lounge with feature fireplace, a large double bedroom with built-in storage, and an extended kitchen breakfast room.
The property is well-suited to downsizers seeking a manageable home or investors looking for a city/town location with good rental appeal. Practical benefits include private rear courtyard with lane access, share of freehold with a long 999-year lease, mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, and relatively low council tax.
Buyers should note a few material points: the building dates from 1900–1929 with solid brick walls likely lacking modern insulation, contributing to an EPC rating of D. The wider area is classified as deprived with average crime levels, which may affect community feel and resale considerations. The courtyard is small and low-maintenance rather than a large garden — suitable for potted plants and al fresco seating but not extensive landscaping.
Overall, this flat offers period charm, a sensible layout and private outdoor space in a desirable Babbacombe location. It presents a straightforward move for someone downsizing or a compact, lettable asset for an investor, provided you accept the period building’s typical maintenance and energy-efficiency limitations.
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