Summary - ASHFIELD RISE FLAT 7 RUCKAMORE ROAD TORQUAY TQ2 6HF
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ideal starter home near Torquay seafront and local shops.
Allocated parking space and private first-floor entrance
Open-plan living with dual-aspect windows, bright and airy
Share of Freehold with 977 years remaining, no ground rent
Compact size — total approximately 338 sq ft (small footprint)
Service charge approx. £1,783.60 per year
Double glazing throughout; community mains gas heating scheme
Likely limited wall insulation in original sandstone/limestone walls
Local area: above-average crime and higher deprivation indicators
Set on the first floor of a Victorian period building, this one-bedroom apartment offers a compact, light-filled home with its own private entrance. The open-plan living area with dual-aspect windows feels airy despite the modest overall footprint, and the kitchen includes integrated appliances and a breakfast bar for casual dining. An allocated parking space and residents’ car park add convenience in a popular Torquay location within walking distance of shops and the seafront.
Practical details will suit buyers seeking security and low long-term costs: a share of freehold with 977 years remaining and no ground rent. The property benefits from double glazing and community mains gas heating; Council Tax sits in Band A. Service charges average £1,783.60 per year to cover communal maintenance and the building’s period fabric.
Room sizes are small — total about 338 sq ft — making this most appropriate for a single occupant, couple or downsizer rather than those needing long-term space. The building’s age (pre-1900 sandstone/limestone walls) means limited wall insulation is likely and the apartment may suit buyers willing to accept or invest in fabric improvements. Local area indicators show higher-than-average crime and socioeconomic deprivation, which should be weighed against the location’s amenities and transport links.
Overall, this apartment is a straightforward, well-located starter or downsizing option with strong lease security and parking. It represents good potential for someone prioritising location and long leasehold tenure while accepting modest internal space and communal service costs.
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