Summary - First Floor Flat, 40 Babbacombe Road TQ1 3SN
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain‑free two-bedroom apartment close to coastal walks and village amenities.
Chain‑free first‑floor flat with 2 bedrooms and two reception rooms
Short walk to Downs, Oddicombe and Babbacombe shingle beaches
Long lease: 216 years remaining (199 years from 1989 stated)
EPC C (72); gas central heating with Worcester boiler
Approx 797 sq ft — larger-than-average flat footprint
Stone walls likely without modern insulation; refurbishment potential
On‑street parking (owner reports usually available nearby)
Access via communal hall and internal staircase; not step‑free
Light and practical, this first-floor period flat sits in the heart of Babbacombe, a short walk from the Downs and shingle beaches. The layout offers two bedrooms, two reception rooms and a kitchen, easily used as a three‑bedroom arrangement if required. At about 797 sq ft it feels larger than many flats of its type and benefits from double glazing and gas central heating (Worcester boiler). EPC rating C (72) and a long lease (216 years remaining) give reassurance for buyers.
The setting is a genuine strength: independent shops, cafes, theatre and easy access to coastal footpaths are all on the doorstep. There is an option to buy the neighbour (40A) and the freehold, which may appeal to someone looking for additional space or to control future management. On‑street parking is available directly outside, and the owner reports it is usually easy to find a space.
Note the flat is part of a converted Victorian terrace with stone walls that likely lack modern insulation. The building presents refurbishment potential rather than a newly finished interior — the kitchen and shower room are functional but dated. Communal access and an internal private staircase to a split landing mean the property is not step‑free; this may be relevant for mobility‑conscious buyers.
Overall this is a chain‑free, well‑located coastal flat that suits downsizers or buyers seeking a roomy period home with scope to modernise. Buyers should budget for cosmetic updating and consider insulation improvements if reducing running costs or increasing thermal comfort is a priority.
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