Summary - HOMECOMBE HOUSE 25 ST ALBANS ROAD TORQUAY TQ1 3ND
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bed retirement flat with communal facilities close to Babbacombe Downs..
Chain free one-bedroom retirement apartment
116 years remaining on the lease (leasehold)
Communal facilities: manager, lounge, laundry, guest room
Small overall size — about 367 sq ft
Electric storage heaters; higher running costs likely
Landscaped communal gardens and on-site parking
Double glazed (install date unknown)
Located close to Babbacombe Downs, city amenities nearby
A bright first-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment in Homecombe House, offered chain free with an extended lease of 116 years remaining. The development serves the over-60s and includes a house manager, communal lounge, laundry and guest room — practical extras that support independent living and visiting family.
The apartment (approximately 367 sq ft) has a comfortable living room, an efficient kitchen and a traditional bathroom. Double glazing is fitted (install date unknown) and heating is by electric storage heaters; these are straightforward but can increase electricity costs compared with gas heating. The building dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s and presents a typical construction set-up of that period.
Communal landscaped gardens, a courtyard with palm planting and on-site parking create a pleasant, coastal-feel setting close to Babbacombe Downs. The location is convenient for local shops, buses and health services, though wider area statistics indicate higher levels of deprivation compared with nearby neighbourhoods.
Important considerations: the property is leasehold (116 years remaining) and aimed at retirees, so purchasers should check any age-restriction rules and service/ground rent details. The apartment is modest in size and may benefit from cosmetic updating to suit modern tastes; heating by electric storage heaters may mean higher running costs for some buyers.
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