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Guide price£290,000
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2 bedroom apartment for sale

Thatcher View, Middle Lincombe Road, Torquay
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Retirement
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Apartment
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B*
764 sq ft / 71 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 114 yrs left
Ground rent: £449.90 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge: £5,747.46 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band E
Broadband: Super-fast 40Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold (114 years remaining)
  • Guide: £290,000 to £305,000
  • Retirement Home Providing a Superior Experience for Later Life Living
  • Sitting on Beautifully Maintained Private Grounds
  • Part of the Lincombe Manor Retirement Village
  • Spectacular Sea Views
  • Top Floor with Lift Access
  • Open Plan Living Room and Kitchen
  • Fitted Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
  • Master bedroom en-suite
  • Master Bedroom Enclosed Balcony with Panoramic Sea Views
The apartment, located within the Lincombe Manor Retirement Village, offers stunning sea and coastal views. It is part of a collection of 23 coastal homes arranged over three levels, designed for retirement living. Thatcher View offers a unique concept of living, which allows residents to either live a completely independent lifestyle or receive a level of service tailored to their individual needs. A range of dining and entertainment facilities are provided in the Club located around the community, which is open to residents and selected members. A distinctive villa in Torquay is The Manor House, one of Torquay's signature villas, with outdoor terraces to enjoy a peaceful environment. In addition to dining and entertainment facilities, there is a care home within the wooded grounds for those in need of care later in life.

In addition to offering contemporary architectural features and a high level of finish, the apartment is located on the top floor of the building. It is accessible via a lift or stairs. This apartment features an open-plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen that leads to a Juliet balcony overlooking the sea. The master bedroom has an enclosed balcony with panoramic views of the sea and Thatcher Rock. Additionally, the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room. On the top floor, there is a communal sun terrace as well as a gym for residents. There is one parking space assigned to the apartment.

A luxurious communal area is located in the main building of the Manor House. This area features an entrance hall, a library, a lounge and a dining room for light snacks, and a bar which serves drinks and coffee. As well as on-site social activities such as book clubs, quiz nights and exercise classes.

This two-bedroom apartment on the top floor features an open plan living room and kitchen with double glazed sliding doors that open onto the Juliet balcony. The kitchen also features a range of fitted white wall and base units with an integrated refrigerator, oven, microwave, and hob. In the master bedroom, you will find a spacious bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a double glazed sliding patio door leading to the balcony with glass balustrades, from which you can enjoy panoramic sea views that extend to Berry Head in Brixham. Further, the master bedroom includes a three-piece en-suite shower room with fully tiled walls and floors, a wall-mounted wash basin with a vanity mirror above, a concealed cistern toilet, and a heated towel rail. The second bedroom is a comfortable size double room with a double glazed window to the side and a partial view of the sea. There is a three piece bathroom off the inner hallway. This consists of a bath tub with a shower over and a glass shower screen, a floating wash basin with a vanity mirror above and a concealed cistern toilet. As well as a heated towel rail mounted on the wall. There are fully tiled walls and floors in the bathroom. A convenient storage cupboard in the hallway houses the fuse box and boiler as well as providing additional storage space.

Council Tax Band: E (Torbay Council)
Tenure: Leasehold (114 years)
Ground Rent: £449.9 per year
Service Charge: £5,747.46 per year

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Location
Thatcher View (Lincombe Manor Retirement Village) is located in Wellswood, a residential community renowned for its village style ambience and community of shops, restaurants, and the St Matthias Parish Church. Meadfoot Beach provides access to the South Devon Coastal Path. Torquay's breathtaking coastline, beaches, and coves make it an ideal seaside location, with its sheltered sailing waters ideal for water sports enthusiasts. Among the leisure opportunities available are independent stores, galleries and out-of-town shopping centres, as well as a variety of dining establishments ranging from beachfront cafes to fine dining restaurants. There are excellent transportation links in the area, including direct rail service to London Paddington and intercity connections at Newton Abbot. In addition to providing convenient access to the vibrant cities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter International Airport serves as a gateway to destinations further afield.

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