Daniel Hobbin Estate Agents Torquay
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Price: £180,000
Listed: April 29, 2025

3 Bedroom Apartment for Sale Palermo Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, TQ1 3NW


  • 3 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 1 Reception
  • Parking
Available Leasehold 69 m² / 743 ft² Council tax band: C EPC: C

Key Features

Chain-Free Three-Bedroom Apartment
Sought-After Location on Palermo Road
Private Balcony with Views over Cary Park
Allocated Parking Space in Residents' Car Park
Walking Distance to Babbacombe Downs & Cliff Railway
Adjacent to Cary Park & Local Amenities
Bright Sitting Room with Southerly Aspect
Access to Communal Facilities & Secure Entrance

Description

Nestled within a sought-after location on Palermo Road, this chain-free, three-bedroom apartment occupies the second floor of a purpose-built development, offering a rare opportunity for prospective buyers. Benefitting from a private balcony with picturesque views overlooking Cary Park, the property also includes an allocated parking space within the residents' car park, ensuring convenience for its occupants.

The apartment is attractively priced to reflect its potential for modernisation, presenting an excellent opportunity for personalisation and enhancement.

Rathlin's prime location is adjacent to Cary Park and close to a wealth of amenities. The nearby tennis and bowls clubs, as well as the parade of shops on Reddenhill Road, offer a vibrant local community. Within walking distance lies Babbacombe Downs, England's highest cliff-top promenade, renowned for its spectacular coastal views and access to the historic Cliff Railway. Additionally, St Marychurch is located in the opposite direction, boasting a bustling pedestrianised shopping precinct and a wealth of amenities, including supermarkets, medical practices, and convenient transport links.

Council Tax Band: C (Torbay Council)
Tenure: Leasehold (169 years)
Service Charge: £1,588.89 per year
There are 199 years remaining on the lease from 1 January 1995. The management company is Crown Property Management, based in Torquay. The service charge is £1,588.89 per annum, payable half-yearly. The next payment of £794.45 is due on 1 March 2025.
Parking options: Off Street, Residents
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Electric
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Accessibility measures: Not suitable for wheelchair users
Broadband options available at the property include:
* Standard broadband (17Mbps download, 1Mbps upload).
* Superfast broadband (48Mbps download, 9Mbps upload).
* Ultrafast broadband (1800Mbps download, 220Mbps upload).


Entrance

The property is accessed through a secure communal entrance that leads to a stepped approach ascending to the second floor. The private front door, equipped with a spyhole, opens into the reception hall, which features a communal door entry intercom system for added security. The hall also includes an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank.

Sitting room

The sitting room benefits from a bright southerly aspect, with a central double-glazed door flanked by side windows, offering access to the balcony. The balcony features tiled flooring and glazed balustrading, providing an elevated view over Cary Park.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a selection of wall and base units, complemented by roll-edge countertops and a tiled splashback. It includes a one-and-a-half sink with drainer, an electric oven, and a four-ring ceramic hob with an extractor hood above. There is provision for a washing machine and a freestanding fridge/freezer. An obscure glazed window connects the kitchen to the sitting room.

Bedroom one

This main bedroom features twin double-glazed windows with a southerly view over Cary Park. An electric radiator is positioned beneath the windows, and the room includes two built-in wardrobes, offering ample storage space.

Bedroom two

The second bedroom is equipped with twin double-glazed windows overlooking the side of the property. An electric radiator is located below the windows, providing warmth and comfort.

Bedroom three

The third bedroom enjoys a pleasant view over Cary Park and is fitted with an electric radiator for added convenience.

Shower room

The shower room is well-appointed with a double walk-in shower, tiled surround, and wall-mounted handrails for safety. The suite includes a pedestal wash basin with a wall-mounted mirror above, a WC, and part-tiled walls. Additional features include a shaver/light point, a wall-mounted extractor fan, and a heater.

OUTSIDE

The property includes an allocated parking space marked No. 5. Residents benefit from access to communal washing lines, and a communal bin store is conveniently located at the front of the building.

Broadband

Broadband options available at the property include:
* Standard broadband (17Mbps download, 1Mbps upload).
* Superfast broadband (48Mbps download, 9Mbps upload).
* Ultrafast broadband (1800Mbps download, 220Mbps upload).

These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or a contract. All statements contained in these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of Daniel Hobbin Estate Agents Limited. Where every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floorplan contained here, any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Daniel Hobbin Estate Agents Limited have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself/herself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.

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