Summary - Flat 10, Babbacombe House, York Road TQ1 3SG
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Characterful two-bedroom retirement flat close to parks and beaches.
Allocated off-street parking space and private lockable storage area
Communal gardens and mature, level lawns with planted borders
Very long lease (expires 31 Dec 2985) — secure tenure
Service charge £3,442.65pa covers heating, water, insurance and maintenance
EPC rating E (44) — built pre-1900, likely no wall insulation
Age restriction: residents must be 55 years or older
Compact layout ~550 sq ft; two bedrooms, one shower room
Community central heating (mains gas) — part of service charge
This well-presented first-floor apartment in Babbacombe House offers a comfortable, low-maintenance home for buyers aged 55 and over. Set in a converted Victorian villa, the flat combines period character — high ceilings and cornicing — with a modern kitchen and upgraded shower room. The living space is compact at about 550 sq ft, arranged as a sitting room, two bedrooms and a fitted kitchen.
Residents benefit from communal gardens, an allocated off-street parking space and a lockable storage area (former garage). The building sits between Cary Park and Babbacombe Downs, within easy walking distance of shops, bus services, and the cliff railway to local beaches — ideal for those seeking sea-coast amenities without needing a car for everyday errands.
Practical points to note: the property is leasehold with a very long remaining term (lease expiry 2985) and an annual service charge of £3,442.65 which covers central heating (community scheme), water, buildings insurance, gardening and maintenance. The EPC rating is E (44), and construction is pre-1900 sandstone/limestone with assumed no wall insulation — buyers may want to consider future energy-efficiency work. Ground rent is tokenary at £10 pa. Prospective purchasers must be at least 55 years old.
This apartment suits downsizers seeking a well-located, characterful base on the English Riviera, who value communal facilities and proximity to greenspace. It also offers straightforward, move-in-ready accommodation with some longer-term improvement potential around energy efficiency and running costs.
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