Summary - LABURNUM COURT FLAT 1 CHURCH LANE TORQUAY TQ2 5SE
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free, long lease two-bed with private patio — ideal first home to update..
- Chain free ground-floor two-bedroom flat with private sunny patio
- Long lease: 980 years remaining (secure tenure)
- Low service charge: £360 per year
- Compact size: approx. 496 sq ft, small overall footprint
- Dated kitchen and basic finishes — needs modernisation
- Mains gas central heating and double glazing installed
- No holiday letting permitted; pets and subletting allowed
- Local area: very high crime rate and high deprivation
A chain-free, ground-floor two-bedroom flat tucked into an older part of Torquay, offering an affordable entry into the town centre market. The apartment has a private sunny patio accessed from the lounge, mains gas central heating and double glazing — practical features for everyday living. The long lease (980 years) and low service charge (£360 per year) reduce acquisition and running worries for first-time buyers.
Internally the flat is compact (approximately 496 sq ft) and serviceable but will benefit from modernisation — the kitchen dates from the 1980s–1990s and other finishes are basic. The layout includes a lounge with French doors to the patio, a good-sized kitchen, a bathroom with shower over a corner bath, and two bedrooms. This makes it suitable for a first home, downsizer, or buy-to-let investor seeking an easy-to-manage property (holiday lets not permitted).
Buyers should note material local factors: the neighbourhood records very high crime levels and the wider area is classified as very deprived. These issues may affect resale or rental appetite. The building appears characterful with a Georgian-style stone facade but the flat itself is small and will require cosmetic updating to achieve higher value. Overall, this is a pragmatic, low-cost opportunity for someone prioritising location, low charges and a long lease over turn-key condition.
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