Summary - B 3 SHIRLEY TOWERS TORQUAY TQ1 2BX
3 bed 2 bath Apartment
Panoramic marina and Tor Bay views from expansive windows
Spacious single-floor apartment over 1,672 sq ft with lift access
Three bedrooms, en-suite plus separate bathroom; large reception rooms
Garage plus visitor parking included
Leasehold with 965 years remaining
Service charge c. £3,950 pa; council tax described as expensive
Slow broadband speeds locally; dated building fabric may need upgrades
Higher local crime levels reported — consider local security measures
Set on its own floor with lift access, this top-floor apartment occupies 1,672 sq ft and delivers dramatic panoramic views across Torquay Marina and Tor Bay. The layout includes a reception suite, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and three bedrooms, one with an en-suite — a rare, spacious apartment footprint in a waterside setting.
Designed to showcase the view, large windows and high ceilings fill the principal rooms with light. The property includes a garage and visitor parking and benefits from long leasehold tenure (965 years). The building is managed with an average service charge of £3,950 per year.
Practical considerations are clear and factual: this is a leasehold apartment with an above-average service charge and an expensive council tax band. Broadband speeds are slow locally and the building dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s with cavity walls assumed uninsulated — further energy improvements may be needed. The surrounding area records higher crime levels, which buyers should factor into location appeal.
For downsizers or buyers seeking a view-led, low-maintenance waterfront home or a buy-to-let with strong locational appeal, this apartment offers scale, privacy and a commanding outlook. Confirm communal access arrangements, building management details and local amenities before viewing, and consider potential retrofit or upgrade works to improve energy efficiency and connectivity.
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