Summary - 8C ST JAMES ROAD TORQUAY TQ1 4AZ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free first-floor one-bedroom flat with own entrance, parking and long lease close to Torquay town centre.
Chain-free first-floor flat with private entrance and long 162-year lease
Compact one-bedroom layout — approximately 388 sq ft (small overall size)
Gas central heating, boiler and radiators; double glazed windows
Communal off-street parking — first-come, first-served rights
Service charge circa £52 per month (£624 pa); council tax band A (very cheap)
Solid-brick Victorian build with assumed no wall insulation — may need upgrades
Medium flood risk in the area; check insurance and local flood history
Located close to town centre, shops, schools and full-fibre broadband
This chain-free first-floor flat offers an affordable entry to Torquay with its own private entrance and a long lease (162 years). The compact one-bedroom layout is straightforward and well suited to a first-time buyer, investor or someone looking to downsize. Accommodation includes a front-facing living room, rear bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. Gas central heating and double glazing are fitted.
Practical positives include communal off-street parking (first-come, first-served), low monthly service charge (circa £52) and full-fibre broadband availability. The property sits a short walk from the town centre and local amenities, with several primary and secondary schools nearby.
Buyers should note the flat is small (approximately 388 sq ft) and sits in an area with above-average deprivation indicators. The building is a solid-brick Victorian terrace with assumed no cavity insulation in the walls, so buyers wanting higher thermal performance may need to invest in upgrades. There is a medium flood risk in the locality; prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on insurance terms and flood history.
Overall this is a budget-friendly, low-running-cost option for someone aiming to get on the property ladder or add an entry-level rental to a portfolio. It requires only basic cosmetic updating to be comfortable, but buyers wanting more space or higher energy efficiency should factor in potential improvement costs.
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