Summary - Flat 5, Westerlands, Cockington Lane TQ2 6GU
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Easy-access two-bedroom flat near Cockington village and Torquay seafront.
- Ground-floor two-bedroom flat with patio onto communal gardens
- 641 sqft internal space, open-plan lounge/diner with natural light
- Allocated off-street parking on shared drive
- Low service charge about £1,200 (1/5 flats)
- Only 65 years remaining on lease; lenders may refuse mortgages
- Electric room heating; stone walls likely uninsulated — possible higher bills
- Double glazing present; install date unknown
- Constructed 1900–1929 with period character and communal retirement classification
Set on the ground floor of an attractive detached Victorian building, this two-bedroom apartment offers easy single-level living with an open-plan lounge/diner and patio doors onto well-kept communal gardens. The property sits moments from Cockington village, Torquay harbour and the seafront, with allocated off-street parking and pleasant shared grounds creating a private, low-maintenance setting.
Internally the flat has been kept in good order with a modern kitchen, shower room and bright living space. The layout suits downsizers or retirement buyers who want straightforward access to local amenities and good nearby schools for visiting family. Double glazing is fitted, and broadband and mobile signal are strong in this area.
There are important leasehold issues to note: only 65 years remain on the lease. Many mortgage lenders may decline to lend where the term is under typical thresholds, so purchasers should get legal and mortgage advice before committing. Heating is electric via room heaters and the building’s stone walls appear uninsulated, which could mean higher running costs and potential upgrade work.
Service charges are low at approximately £1,200 (share 1/5 flats) and flooding risk is nil. This flat represents a convenient, characterful retirement-option close to Torquay’s attractions, but it will suit buyers who either can buy cash or who have consulted lenders prepared to lend on a shorter lease, or who are prepared to pursue a lease extension.
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