Comfortable retirement flat with communal gardens and resident facilities.
Short walk to Paignton harbour and seafront
A compact, first-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment in a popular Belle Vue Road development, just a short stroll from Paignton harbour, seafront and town centre. The lounge/diner looks over well-kept communal gardens, and the development offers useful communal facilities including a residents’ lounge, laundry, house manager and lift access — all conveniences for comfortable independent retirement living.
The flat is offered chain-free and has a practical layout: entrance hall with airing/store cupboard, bright lounge/diner, small fitted kitchen, good-sized double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a bathroom with shower over bath. Emergency pull cords are fitted in main rooms and there is electric heating and double glazing.
Important practical points to note: the property is leasehold with 100 years remaining, service charges run at about £3,831.54 per year and ground rent is £511.20 per year (reviewed March). Parking is communal and non‑allocated. The interior shows some dated fixtures and would benefit from modest modernisation to suit contemporary tastes. Heating is by electric storage/panel heaters, which can be costly compared with mains gas alternatives.
This apartment will suit a downsizer or retiree seeking a low‑maintenance base near the seafront with strong communal support and social facilities. It represents straightforward, low‑upfront-commitment ownership in a well-located complex, but buyers should budget for the ongoing service costs and consider updating the interior and heating for longer-term running-cost savings.