Summary - Montpellier Road, Torquay TQ1 1TY
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Third-floor apartment close to the harbour with communal gardens and parking.
- Southerly sea views from balcony and communal conservatory
- Third-floor apartment with lift access and allocated gated parking
- Converted from three bedrooms; easily reverted to original layout
- Retirement development with house manager, laundry and guest suite
- Electric storage heating — potential for higher running costs
- Leasehold with c.111 years remaining; ground rent peppercorn
- Service charge £5,600pa (above average); council tax Band E
- Local area: high crime and very deprived statistics to note
Set within The Vinery retirement development, this third-floor apartment delivers direct southerly sea views across Tor Bay from its sitting room balcony and communal rooftop conservatory. The current layout was reconfigured from three bedrooms to provide a larger principal reception but can be reverted easily, offering flexibility for living or rental use. A secure allocated parking space in gated lower-ground garaging and lift access add practical convenience for residents.
The apartment is configured for retirement living, with an en-suite to the principal bedroom, separate shower room, built-in storage and communal facilities including laundry, guest suite and well-kept raised gardens with sheltered seating. EPC rated C (74) and double glazed, the property is heated by electric storage heaters and benefits from fast broadband and excellent mobile signal.
Important considerations: the property is leasehold with approximately 111 years remaining and an above-average service charge of £5,600 per year plus council tax in Band E. Heating is electric storage so running costs can be higher than gas alternatives. The surrounding area shows higher crime and local deprivation statistics, which some buyers may wish to weigh against the coastal location and walkable harbour amenities.
Ideal for downsizers seeking a coastal retirement base or investors targeting holiday/letting potential, this apartment blends sea-facing views, communal facilities and easy access to Torquay harbour, while requiring awareness of ongoing service costs and electric heating.
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