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Description For sale - an immaculate, ground floor one‐bedroom apartment within Bay Fort Mansions on Warren Road, Torquay, enjoying direct access to the communal gardens and Torquay seafront.
Renovated and interior designed in 2024, the property offers a bright open-plan reception room and kitchen with high-end Samsung fittings and contemporary furnishings.
Large bay windows frame outstanding sea and harbour views and bring in excellent natural light.
The sleek white kitchen includes extensive cabinetry, integrated appliances and a breakfast bar, flowing into a comfortable living area with sofabed and dining area.
The double bedroom is stylishly furnished with fitted storage, while the modern bathroom features a quality white suite with power shower over bath and full tiling.
Outside, residents benefit from a communal garden with seating terrace leading down to the seafront via Rock Walk, ideal for enjoying the coastal setting.
There is also a communal laundry and a ring doorbell to the apartment.
Currently a successful holiday let, the apartment is sold as a going concern with all furnishings included plus all forward bookings, generating holiday let income of £25,147 for 2025-26.
Holiday let permission is contained within the lease and the property is presently zero‐rated for council tax as a business holiday let.
Alternatively, the apartment can be purchased as a main residence or private holiday home with bookings cancelled. The service charge is £3,999 with redecoration works planned to the building.
Bay Fort Mansions occupies a prime position above Torquay Harbour, within walking distance of the marina, town centre shops, cafés and restaurants.
Torquay station provides services to Exeter and Plymouth, with connections to London Paddington in around 3 hours.
Coastal walks and beaches are all close by, making this an excellent base on the English Riviera.
Council Tax Band: Zero rated for business Tenure: Leasehold Entrance Hall Bedroom 11' 6" x 9' 2" Bathroom Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen 22'5" x 14' 2" Communal Area Ample communal grounds and allocated storage cupboard Leasehold Information 999 year lease from November 2003 Share of Freehold £3999 pa service charge Pets permitted under license Letting and holiday letting permitted Water rates and laundry included within the service charge Apartment to be sold as seen including high end furniture.
Agency Notes Operating as a succesful letting business grossing over £25,000 pa.
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