Summary - GLENALLON FLAT 1 OLD TORWOOD ROAD TORQUAY TQ1 1PN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable starter flat near Torquay town centre and communal gardens.
Long lease 173 years
Compact 383 sq ft one-bedroom apartment
Allocated off-street parking and communal gardens
Period building with high ceilings and character features
Heating via electric room heaters only
Granite walls likely uninsulated — potential energy inefficiency
Average broadband speeds; excellent mobile signal
Located near shops, restaurants and several Good-rated schools
This compact one-bedroom apartment sits within a handsome Victorian building a short walk from Torquay town centre and Wellswood. At 383 sq ft it suits a single buyer or couple seeking an affordable entry into the area, offered at £135,000. The long lease (173 years) and allocated off-street parking add practical value.
The flat has period character: high ceilings, large bay windows in the building and communal gardens that provide a pleasant outdoor space. The bathroom is modern and the layout is open-plan, making the most of the limited floor area. Mobile signal is excellent and there are good local shops and eateries nearby.
Buyers should be aware of energy and maintenance realities. Heating is by electric room heaters and the building’s granite walls are assumed uninsulated, which may lead to higher running costs and future insulation work. Broadband speeds are average and the local area shows higher deprivation scores, though schools nearby include several rated Good and one Outstanding grammar school.
This property offers low council tax and a long lease—clear advantages for a first-time buyer. It’s best viewed as an affordable, characterful starter home that may benefit from targeted improvements to reduce energy bills and personalise the space.
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