Overview
Address: The Cavendish, Higher Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torbay, Devon, TQ1 3LDRenaissance Retirement is proud to introduce The Cavendish Collection: a stunning collection of luxury apartments designed exclusively for the over-55s.
The Cavendish, Babbacombe is now reserving off-plan – please phone 01803 698482 to speak to one of our team. Alternatively, fill out the form on the right of this page to receive a brochure in the post.
Construction is well underway on 9 beautifully appointed two bedroom apartments in the sought-after seaside location of Babbacombe in Torquay, boasting total floor spaces up to 1,497 square feet. Some apartments come with dual levels, mezzanine galleries, en-suites and second shower rooms, balconies and patio spaces.
Each and every Cavendish Collection development is perfectly located for owners to enjoy the very best of both lifestyle and local amenities. Babbacombe, Torbay is the perfect example: nine two bedroom apartments in a sought-after seaside location with all the attractions and amenities on your doorstep.


Built at the confluence of Higher Downs Road and Babbacombe Downs Road, The Cavendish Collection, Babbacombe boasts an excellent location only five minutes’ walk from the local shops, services and amenities. The location also benefits from a wealth of leisure facilities, beaches and open spaces. There is an abundance of charming places to eat and drink too. The development is ideally located opposite Babbacombe Cliff Railway, which has shuttled both locals and holiday makers to and from Oddicombe Beach since its opening in 1926. A Blue Flag Award winner, the beach boasts excellent water quality, beautiful sand and intriguing Breccia cliffs.
The development offers owners peace of mind – there is no need to worry about costly heating bills, the overgrown garden, the leaky roof or even general maintenance of the house. In addition, it boasts on-site parking and a fully maintained landscaped garden will provide surrounding seating areas for owners to enjoy, as well as an attractive outlook for the building.
When it comes to enjoying the best of outdoor living, The Cavendish Collection in Babbacombe is the perfect location with stunning cliffside views, beaches and coastal paths on your doorstep.



Layouts
Shown below are the layouts for all floors and areas of these superb luxury retirement apartments.Please click on an apartment to view floor plan and sizes.
Specifications
The Cavendish Collection builds on Renaissance’s twenty years’ experience of designing apartments for later life living by offering a range of unique features:
General Highlights
- Carpeted throughout (except bathrooms and kitchens)
- White finished grooved internal doors
- Apartment entrance doors finished in oak veneer
- Satin & polished chrome door furniture
- White timber window frames
- Gas fired combination boilers with heating via radiators
- Roof windows with electric blinds and rain sensors*
- Safety and security systems in place for future-proof living
- Built-in wardrobes in master bedrooms
- CCTV covering the grounds
- Video door entry system connected to living rooms
- Lift to all floors
- Mains operated smoke detectors
- Sky Q enabled**
- Double glazed throughout, highly insulated and energy efficient
- Free national moving service & support selling your home
- On-site car parking
- Two parking spaces provided with electric vehicle charging points
- Estate management service
Kitchens
- Karndean (or similar) luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring
- Silestone work surfaces and upstands
- Under pelmet lighting
- Fully integrated Neff appliances: 50/50 fridge freezer, oven, induction hob***, inline extractor, washer/dryer and microwave
Shower Rooms
- Fully tiled walls and floors
- Villeroy & Boch vanity units
- Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware
- Mirrored cabinets with lights & recharging socket
- Hansgrohe Logis bathroom accessories
- Hansgrohe thermostatic shower valve
- Hansgrohe Raindance shower head
- Hansgrohe hand shower
- Low level shower trays and glass shower screens
**Owner will be responsible for any subscription services
*** Induction hobs may interfere with fitted pacemakers
Gallery

Stunning sea views
Front aspect of The Cavendish, Babbacombe
Artist’s impression of The Cavendish Collection Babbacombe
Incredible views a stone's throw from our Babbacombe development
Torquay Inner Harbour, Devon

Stunning sea views
Front aspect of The Cavendish, Babbacombe
Artist’s impression of The Cavendish Collection Babbacombe
Incredible views a stone's throw from our Babbacombe development
Torquay Inner Harbour, Devon
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