St Albans Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3ND
Listed 12 days ago · Torquay
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Key features
- Over 60's Retirement Apartment
- Lift & Stairs to all Floors
- Lounge
- Balcony
- Kitchen
- One Bedroom with Fitted Wardrobe
- Bathroom
- Communal Parking
- Residents Lounge
- Residents Laundry Room
About this home
Located in the lovely area of Babbacombe, this retirement apartment is located on the first floor. There are garden views from the lounge and bedroom, and balcony overlooking the well maintained communal gardens. The Retirement block is for the over 60's and has the benefit of a residents lounge, laundry and guest room for visitors looking to stay overnight.
About This Property Located in the popular area of Babbacombe, this retirement apartment can be found on the first floor and offers views over the communal gardens from both the bedroom and living room. Offered to the market with no onward chain.
... The front door leads to the hallway with storage cupboard and doors to all rooms. The living room is bright and spacious and has an archway leading to a high gloss white kitchen with electric oven and hob, and space for a full size fridge. The shower room has a walk-in shower with electric shower unit and grab handle, low level WC and pedestal hand wash basin. The well appointed bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and has views over the communal gardens. The property is heated by night storage heaters.
... Homecombe House is a popular retirement block located a stone's throw from Babbacombe Downs, which offers a number of shops, restaurants and pubs. The block was built in 1984 and 63 one bedroom apartments, with a lift servicing all floors. It is close to all shops and amenities, with a GP surgery, post office and bus routes close by. The property has a development manager and all apartments have the Careline system installed. There is a residents lounge where weekly social activities are held, a guest suite, a laundry room and communal gardens with seating. There is also off road parking in a residents car park, which is on a 'first come, first serve' basis.
Material Information What3words: ///petal.ready.foods Tenure: Leasehold, Council Tax: Band B with Torbay Borough Council Rights and Restrictions: Over 60s Mains: Mains electric and drainage Heating: Electric night storage Parking: Communal Unallocated Agents Notes; Water is included in the rent
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- B
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Available from
- Now
- Deposit
- £1,125
- Tenancy
- Long term
- Parking
- Off street, Communal
Floorplan
Location
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- Torre Station1.4 mi
- Torquay Station1.7 mi
- Paignton Station3.8 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in TQ1 over the last 12 months: flat £150k · terraced £220k · detached £595k · semi-detached £297k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4, Babbacombe Heights, St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3LG | Flat, new build Leasehold | 3 Dec 2025 | £288,000 |
| Flat 8, Babbacombe Heights, St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3LG | Flat, new build Leasehold | 1 Sept 2025 | £290,000 |
| 57 Homecombe House, St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3ND | Flat Leasehold | 8 Aug 2025 | £112,000 |
| 23 Homecombe House, St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3ND | Flat Leasehold | 31 Jul 2025 | £115,000 |
| 34 Homecombe House, St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3ND | Flat Leasehold | 9 May 2025 | £135,000 |
| 4 Homecombe House, St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3ND | Semi-detached Leasehold | 2 May 2025 | £132,000 |
| 3 Homecombe House, St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3ND | Flat Leasehold | 17 Apr 2025 | £130,000 |
| Flat 5, Babbacombe Heights, St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3LG | Flat, new build Leasehold | 13 Mar 2025 | £275,000 |
| 51 Homecombe House, St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3ND | Flat Leasehold | 12 Mar 2025 | £120,000 |
| 50 Homecombe House, St Albans Road Torquay TQ1 3ND | Flat Leasehold | 31 Jan 2025 | £140,000 |
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Renting costs
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Listed by Bradleys Property Rentals, Torquay on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 27 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 27/10/2026.
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