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About
Description Guide price £170,000 - £180,000.
This immaculately presented 2-bedroom flat is offered **for sale** in the well-regarded Shiphay area of Torquay, close to schools, shops and public transport links.
The property features a welcoming reception room, a large, well-decorated space with access to a balcony enjoying a pleasant outlook.
A new kitchen benefits from good natural light, providing a practical and modern cooking area.
The flat offers two double bedrooms, giving flexible accommodation for couples, sharers or buyers working from home. The contemporary bathroom is fitted with a new three-piece suite.
Shiphay is popular with families and professionals due to its access to nearby schools, local amenities and Torquay's wider facilities.
There are convenience stores, supermarkets and everyday services within easy reach, along with local parks and green spaces around the Shiphay and Cadewell areas.
Public transport is readily available, with local bus routes providing regular services into Torquay town centre, the seafront and neighbouring districts.
Torquay railway station is within a short drive or bus journey, offering direct services towards Newton Abbot, Exeter and Paignton; connections to Exeter St Davids can typically be reached in around 40-45 minutes, giving access to the wider national rail network.
This flat is well suited to first-time buyers looking for a ready-to-move-into home in a convenient Torquay location, as well as investors seeking a property in a consistently popular residential area.
Council Tax Band: B Tenure: Leasehold Communal Entrance Hall Storage Room 6' 6" x 5' 5" Kitchen 7' 7" x 7' 1" Lounge 16' 10" x 11' 5" Bedroom 13' 11" x 9' 4" Bedroom 12' 10" x 8' 6" Bathroom Leasehold Information Lease: 125 years from 1988 Service charge: £105.93 pcm Management: Sanctuary Housing Can let, have pets with permission but cannot holiday let
Value & comps
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Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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