2-bedroom flat · TQ1 3SU
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About
This well presented FIRST FLOOR TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT benefits from redecoration in a neutral colour scheme and new carpets throughout and is conveniently located just a short saunter from the picturesque Walls Hill, covering acres of coastal fields, home to Babbacombe Cricket Club, and access onto the scenic South Devon coast paths to nearby Babbacombe Bay, Ansteys Cove, and beyond.
A wide selection of amenities and leisure activities are a matter of minutes from the property, including Babbacombe Theatre, Cary Parks, wide choice of shops, pubs and eateries, and the stunning Babbacombe Downs with renowned funicular railway taking passengers between Oddicombe Beach.
Regret no smokers. EPC Rating: D COUNCIL TAX BAND Torbay Council - Band 'A'.
Full amount payable 2026/27 - £1,637.99 DEPOSIT £1,030 EPC RATING D:55 DIRECTIONS WHAT3WORDS:///branch.author.fork ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Access: Stepped Approach .
HEATING TYPE: - HEATING: Electric Heating. SERVICES: Mains Electric, Water & Drainage.
BROADBAND AND MOBILE - We understand that Standard, Superfast and Ultra Fast Broadband via Open Reach and Virgin Media is available in the area, with Mobile signal EE: Good outdoor and In-home O2: Good outdoor THREE: Good outdoor Vodaphone: Variable outdoor (according to the Ofcom website).
PERMITTED PAYMENTS & TENANT INFORMATION Prior to the commencement of your tenancy (Payable to John Lake Lettings 'The agent'):- Holding deposit: 1 week's rent. Security deposit: 5 week's rent.
1 month's rent: Minus the holding deposit originally paid. Please Note: The holding deposit is paid to reserve a property and will go towards the first month's rent should referencing be satisfactory.
This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right- to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
PERMITTED PAYMENTS & TENANT INFORMATION During the tenancy (Payable to John lake Lettings 'The agent'): Variation of contract: £50 Lost keys or other security devices: Payment of incurred costs of replacement loss of keys/security devices.
Unpaid rent: Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate. This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.
John Lake Gilt Edged Lettings Limited is a member of Propertymark which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsmen which is a redress scheme.
You can find out more details on the agent's website or by contacting the agent directly.
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