2 Bedroom Apartment For Sale, St Marychurch, Torquay
Located in the sought after Petitor Road, Borohaye is an imposing PERIOD VILLA converted some years ago into PRIVATE APARTMENTS, with this particular apartment set to the TOP FLOOR of the building and enjoying beautiful views over the well-tended landscaped communal gardens, across to Babbacombe Downs and sea views into Babbacombe Bay. The apartment benefits from its own private entrance and offers an elegant sitting room with large walk-in bay window enjoying the most pleasant outlook, with a compact kitchen complimented by two bedrooms (one en-suite) and a separate shower room. Parking is provided in the residents car park to the front of the development.
Within a short level walk the village shopping precinct offers a good choice of amenities, tea and coffee shops bank, Post Office and medical centres, as well as regular bus services. For lovely coastal walks the South Devon Coast Path is found just at the end of the road with breath-taking walks overlooking Lyme Bay. Torquay Golf Course is situated almost opposite the property.
OWNER INSIGHT “After 20 years as one of the vicars of Torquay I retired with my wife to the Isle of Skye. From our Croft House we had spectacular views of the mountains and sea, and when we moved back to Torquay we never thought we would find a view that rivalled it. That is until we found Upper Borohaye.
Every day of the last ten years the view is different, either sitting on the sofa looking out through the bay windows over Babbacombe Harbour and the sea, sitting on the balcony overlooking the gardens and woods, or chatting with friends in the beautiful grounds. In the summer the sun streams through the windows as the boats sail into the bay, and in the winter you see the waves coming in to shore as the clouds and mist gather out at sea. Due to the shape of the valley the trees never obscure the view, and there is something new to see every day.”
STEP INSIDE A driveway leads to a double glazed front door opening to the private hallway with decorative leaded window to the side and cupboard housing the electric consumer unit. A staircase rises to the First Floor RECEPTION HALL with window and boiler cupboard housing the Worcester gas fired boiler. The SPACIOUS SITTING/DINING ROOM has a high ceiling with cornice work and three ceiling roses. Feature polished stone fire surround with period style inset coal effect gas fire set on a granite hearth. Large walk-in bay with three windows and window shutters, enjoying beautiful views over the communal grounds, across to Babbacombe Downs and sea and coastal views into Babbacombe Bay. The KITCHEN is fitted with a range of cream fronted units and granite effect working surfaces with inset sink unit. Electric cooker with cooker hood above, integrated washer/dryer and fridge/freezer.
BEDROOMS & SHOWER ROOMS INNER LOBBY with access to loft space. BEDROOM 1 with lofty ceiling height and French doors opening to the BALCONY enjoying the beautiful views towards Babbacombe Downs. Walk-in wardrobe with mirror fronted doors. EN-SUITE with large walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC. Tiling to walls, shaver point, ladder style heated towel rail and extractor fan. BEDROOM 2 with window to the side, lofty ceiling height with decorative ceiling rose. SHOWER ROOM with corner shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboards beneath and two glass fronted cabinets over with central mirror and shaving point. Tiling to walls and extractor fan.
STEP OUTSIDE To the front of the development there is an ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE (No. 3) plus use of a communal visitors parking bay. A gated pathway leads around to the rear of the development to the beautifully tended and landscaped communal grounds, predominately laid to gently sloping manicured lawns and paved terracing with a number of well stocked and colourful shrub beds and mature hedged boundaries. Interlacing pathways through the garden lead to the lower lawn with fruit trees. From the gardens views are enjoyed towards Babbacombe Downs and into Babbacombe Bay to the Cary Arms with sea views into the wider bay beyond.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Gas Central Heating
Double Glazing
Length of lease – 999 years from 2006, Residents own a share of the freehold.
Service Charge – £50 per month
Council Tax Band – ‘E’ (Torbay Council)
OUR AREA Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay’s wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera.
TORQUAY IS WELL CONNECTED By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot.
By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights.
By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds.
Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.
DIRECTIONS SAT NAV: TQ1 4QF. From our office in St Marychurch turn left at the traffic lights onto Fore Street, continue through the next set of traffic lights and at the roundabout turn right into Petitor Road, just past the Golf Club Upper Borohaye will be found on your right-hand side.
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