Summary - HOMECOMBE HOUSE 58 ST ALBANS ROAD TORQUAY TQ1 3ND
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact coastal retirement home close to Downs, shops and communal facilities.
- Age-restricted third-floor corner apartment with dual aspect light
- Purpose-built retirement block with lift, communal lounge and gardens
- Short walk to Babbacombe Downs, shops, cafés and medical centre
- Compact 388 sqft one-bedroom layout; limited internal space
- EPC D (66); electric storage heaters rather than gas central heating
- Leasehold: 99 years from 1983 (approx. 57 years remaining)
- Service charge £2,476.28pa; ground rent £440pa — budget implications
- Parking subject to availability via house manager; communal parking only
A bright third-floor corner apartment in a purpose-built retirement development, set just a short stroll from the Babbacombe Downs. The one-bedroom layout includes a south-westerly sitting room, separate kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a shower room. Communal facilities include a residents’ lounge, laundry, guest suite, landscaped gardens and parking (subject to availability).
Well suited to downsizers seeking a low-maintenance base near the coast, the flat benefits from lift access, double glazing and straightforward electric storage heating. The location places shops, cafés, medical centre and public transport within easy walking distance, with the Downs and local amenities providing an active, social environment for over-60s.
Important practical points: the property is leasehold (99-year lease from 1983 — approximately 57 years remaining), has an EPC rating of D (66) and uses electric storage heaters rather than gas. Annual running costs include a service charge of £2,476.28 and ground rent of £440. Prospective buyers should check lease length and service charge budgeting before committing.
Overall this is a compact, well-located retirement apartment offering convenience and communal support in a popular Babbacombe setting. It will particularly suit someone wanting an independent, low-upkeep home near green space and local amenities, but it is best for those comfortable with limited internal space and electric heating.
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