2 bed flat for sale

Teignmouth Road, Maidencombe House Teignmouth Road TQ1

Maidencombe House is a prestigious purpose-built development of luxury apartments standing on the fringe of Torquay with beautiful communal gardens incorporating an outdoor heated swimming pool. This particular apartment occupies an enviable first floor position with private balcony, commanding a beautiful sea view, across the communal gardens and surrounding wooded area toward the sea at Lyme Bay. The apartment also benefits from a garage at lower level.

Scenic rural and coastal walks can be enjoyed nearby on the picturesque South West Coast Paths, whilst the popular Café Rio, where you can coffee, lunch and paddleboard, as well as the highly regarded Orestone Manor Hotel where you can dine out are both within close proximity. Maidencombe House also stands between Shaldon, approx. 5 miles, and St Marychurch, approx. 2 miles away, between them affording a comprehensive range of amenities.

Owners Insight

"This apartment has been in our family since it was a brand new show flat in the mid 1990s.

We were initially attracted by the wonderful views, the convenient location, proximity to the beach and the interesting history of the building. It was built on the site of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s holiday home.

We have spent many wonderful years at Maidencombe House. All our children have learnt to swim in the communal pool which is maintained and heated to a lovely temperature from May until early October and we’ve all enjoyed relaxing in the well-tended gardens.

The apartment is warm and cosy in the winter months and light and airy during the summer. The view of the coastline draws compliments whenever anyone visits and friends never want to leave!

This is a reluctant sale for us, but our children are growing up and we feel it is now the right time to let someone else enjoy Maidencombe House in the same way we have done."

Step Inside

A short gentle slope rises to the secure communal entrance from where a lift or stairs rise to the first floor with the apartment approached through a private front door opening to the reception hall with telephone door entry system, illuminated display niche and cloaks cupboard housing the electric consumer unit. The sitting/dining room is a spacious, bay fronted room overlooking the beautifully tended communal gardens and enjoying sea views into Lyme Bay. Cornice work to ceiling, coal effect living flame gas fire and door to the balcony with decorative balustrading and tiled floor enjoying the delightful views towards Lyme Bay. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a comprehensive range of white high gloss fronted units, work tops with inset sink, Built-in Bosch electric oven with combination microwave above, four ring gas hob, integrated dishwasher and window to the front approach. Utility with washing machine and tumble dryer, gas boiler and window to the front.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Bedroom 1 is a double room with fitted wardrobes, central dressing table with cupboards above, patio doors to the balcony and enjoying the beautiful garden & sea views. En-suite with re-fitted contemporary white suite of double ended bath, double shower cubicle with rain head, wash basin and WC. Tiling to walls and ladder style heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 faces the front elevation with patio doors opening to a Juliette balcony. Bathroom with re-fitted white suite of panelled bath with shower and rain head over, wash basin and WC. Tiling to walls and extractor fan.

Step Outside

Maidencombe House is set in extensive landscaped gardens featuring brick paved terracing with water feature and mature shrub beds. Beyond is a further lawned garden with wide range of mature plants, shrubs and trees leading to the heated swimming pool and seating area with table and sofas, for the enjoyment of all residents, a great place for socialising with neighbours. Garage with up and over door, situated in the lower block, being the fifth one from the right hand side, with lighting. To the front of the development are two communal EV charging bays and to the rear are further residents and visitors parking bays.

Additional Information

Access: Short sloped approach to the communal entrance, from where lift or stairs rise to the first floor.
Heating: Gas Central Heating.
Services: Mains Electric, Gas, Water & Drainage.
Length of lease: 999 years from 1989 - Residents own a share of the freehold.
Service charge: £3600 per annum from April 2026 – March 2027.
Ground rent: Peppercorn.
Management: Crown Property Management, Torquay.
Council tax band: ‘F’ (Torbay Council). Full charge payable for 2026/2027 is £3,548.99
letting: Assured Periodic Tenancies permitted. Holiday Letting prohibited.
Pets: Permitted with consent of the management.
Flood risk: Surface water: Very Low. Rivers & the sea: Very Low (according to the website).
Broadband & mobile: We are advised that Standard, Superfast & Ultrafast Broadband are available in the area via Openreach, with mobile signal good outdoor and in-home via EE, good outdoor variable in-home via O2 & Three and good outdoor via Vodafone (according to the Ofcom website).

Our Area

Torquay is nestled on the warm South Devon coast being one of three towns along with Paignton and Brixham which form the natural east facing harbour of Torbay, sheltered from the English Channel. Torbay's wide selection of stunning beaches, picturesque coastline, mild climate and recreational facilities reinforce why it has rightfully earned the renowned nickname of the English Riviera.

Torquay Is Well Connected

By Train: Torquay Train Station has some direct lines to London Paddington and Birmingham and is just one stop from the main line Newton Abbot. By Air: Exeter Airport provides both UK and international flights. By Sea: Torquay Marina provides a safe haven for boats in all weathers, sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Regional Cities of Exeter & Plymouth approximately 22 miles and 32 miles respectively. Magnificent Dartmoor National park approximately 12 miles.

Directions

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Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Compliance

In line with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, all estate agents are required to verify the identity and legitimate source of funds of every purchaser. We conduct these checks through an independent, specialist service provider, alongside our own internal due diligence. A fee of £18 (£15 + VAT) per purchaser applies once an offer is agreed in principle. Purchasers must complete the digital id verification and provide evidence of funds or financial capability before a memorandum of sale is issued and the property’s status is updated to ‘Sale Agreed’ or ‘Sold STC’.

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