Manor House, Middle Lincombe Road

Being sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £117,000.                                     

This property will be legally prepared enabling any interested buyer to secure the property immediately once their bid/offer has been accepted. Ultimately a transparent process which provides speed, security and certainty for all parties.

A ground floor two bedroom retirement apartment situated within the Manor House at Lincombe Manor Retirement Village, an impressive development located in the popular Lincombes area of Torquay. The development has been designed to offer a relaxing environment for independent living for the over 60's. The property also has the benefit of an allocated parking space. There are superb facilities for the exclusive use of the residents and guests located in the impressive and elegant communal rooms. These include a bistro, restaurant, lounge, bar, gymnasium, library and TV/games room as well as large grounds where you can relax and absorb the tranquillity of the area, with lovely sea views over the bay. A 24 hour porter service is available ensuring peace of mind at all times. This includes a porter driven buggy which is available upon request and a minibus for shopping trips and other occasions.

Located on the wooded slopes of the Lincombes on the hillside above Meadfoot, Lincombe Manor, which has a Grade II listing, is positioned for easy access to Torquay's Harbourside , Town Centre and the popular Wellswood 'village' shopping area and coastal walks through the Ilsham Valley towards Meadfoot Beach. 

Accommodation.

The flat is approached via the large arched entrance way with a secured main entrance door to the impressive entrance hall with it's lovely fireplace, wooden staircase and galleried landings. There is the Porter's desk and access to the superb communal rooms. A choice of either a lift or a short flight of 5 stairs lead to an inner hallway.

Entrance door to Flat 4.

Entrance Hall Intercom. Storage cupboard with the electric consumer unit. Large cupboard housing the Heatrae Sadia electric central heating boiler.

Living Room/Kitchen 16'11" x 14'1" (5.17m x 4.30m). Lounge Area with a large sash window to the front. High ceiling with a ceiling cornice. Radiator. Telephone and television aerial points. Kitchen Area fitted with modern units in a light grey finish comprising floor base cupboards and drawers with marbled worktop areas and drainer with an inset sink and mixer tap. Matching wall cupboards. Fitted Bosch electric hob and fan oven with a stainless steel splash back and cooker hood over. Integral fridge/freezer, dish washer and washing machine/drier. Tiled floor to the kitchen area.

Bedroom 1 12'10" x 12'9" (3.92m x 3.91m) Radiator. High ceiling. Tall sash window to the front elevation. Telephone and television aerial points.

Bedroom 2 12'2" x8'1" (3.72m x 2.48m) Radiator. High ceiling with a ceiling cornice. Tall sash window to the front elevation. Telephone and television aerial points.

Shower Room/WC 7'3" X 6'8" (2.23m X 2.03m). Tall sash window to the front. Fitted with a white suite comprising a pedestal wash basin and close couple WC. Corner tiled shower cubicle with a chrome hand shower fitting and a rain shower head over, glazed doors and screens. Part tiled walls and tiled floor. Chrome ladder style electric heated towel rail. Radiator. Extractor fan. Mirror fronted cabinet and light.

General. We understand from the vendor there is the residue of a 125 year lease from 2012 with a ground rent of £420 per annum and an approximate service charge of £8,500 per annum.

We understand there is an option to sublet the flat. There is an age restriction for the over 60's.

Council Tax Band D (£2,232.85 or £1,674.64 with single person discount 2024/25). Energy Performance Rating Band TBC.

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. Please inform us of any particular requirements that are important to you prior to viewing.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction House are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as The Auctioneer.

This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.

The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.

Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.

In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.