Property description

A ground floor purpose built retirement apartment enjoying lovely views over the valley towards Salcombe Hill.



This popular development is situated in large communal grounds which are mainly laid to lawn and screened by mature trees. The development occupies a convenient position within walking distance of both the town centre and seafront and nearby, on Station or All Saints Road, there are regular bus services to the surrounding area.


Flat 17 is situated on the ground floor and enjoys an easterly aspect, with all the principal rooms enjoying a lovely view across the valley towards Salcombe Hill. From the sitting room there are sliding patio doors leading onto a small patio which enjoys glimpses of the sea. The flat has double glazed windows and there is electric heating, however modernisation throughout is now required.

DIRECTIONS
From our Sidmouth office proceed up the High Street to the mini-roundabout, turning left into All Saints Road. Continue to the next mini-roundabout, taking the third exit which is the entrance to Powys House. Continue along the drive and around to the rear of the building, where the communal entrance will be seen.


The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:


Secure COMMUNAL MAIN ENTRANCE with an automatic door and phone entry system connected to the flat. Stairs and lift access to all floors.


A COMMUNAL HALLWAY leads to:

FLAT 17

ENTRANCE HALL
Coved ceiling. Night storage heater. Fitted cupboards. Built in coat cupboard. Airing cupboard. Heating controls.

CLOAKROOM
Low level WC and wash basin with tiled splashbacks. Coved ceiling.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM (L' SHAPED)
3.45m x 5.65m + 2.4m x 2.9m (11'3\" x 18'6\" + 8' x 9'6\") Easterly aspect enjoying lovely views across the valley towards Salcombe Hill and sea glimpses. Double glazed sliding patio door leading onto a small patio area. Coved ceiling. Night storage heater. Electric panel heater. Timber fire surround. TV point. BT point. Sliding door to the:

KITCHEN
2.3m x 2.7m (7'6\" x 9') Comprising base and wall units with worksurfaces and tiled splashback. Stainless steel sink. Space for electric cooker. Space for fridge. Similar outlook to the lounge/dining room.

BEDROOM ONE
3.25m x 3.8m (max measurements) (10'6\" x 12'6\") Easterly aspect with a view to Salcombe Hill. Coved ceiling. Electric panel heater. TV point. Fitted wardrobe and drawer unit.

BEDROOM TWO
2.6m x 3.1m + door recess (8'9\" x 10'3\") Easterly aspect with views towards Salcombe Hill. Coved ceiling. Electric panel heater.

BATHROOM
Coloured suite comprising a panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. Part tiled walls. Shower control and rose. Electric wall heater. Mirror and light/shaver socket over the basin.

OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
Powys House stands in communal grounds which are predominantly laid to lawn and screened by mature trees. There is a VISITORS PARKING AREA and refuse area. There is also a private path from the rear of the development connecting to Connaught Close, which in turn has a pathway leading through to All Saints Road.

COMMUNAL FACILITIES
Powys House offers a residents lounge, garden room and laundry, together with numerous reading and seating areas. There are also two guest suites.

MAINTENANCE
There is a service charge for each apartment at Powys House which is payable monthly in advance and covers the following items: the House Manager's salary, the maintenance, repair and redecoration of building structures and communal area facilities, maintenance of the laundry and its equipment and the two guest suites (which are available at a nominal cost for the use of the residents' visitors). All external window cleaning, gardening, the cost of the water, gas and electricity for the communal areas (where applicable), buildings insurance plus contents insurance for the common areas, furnishing and equipment. The management charge for administration purposes is levied by the Housing Association or their agent in line with the housing corporation guidelines. The annual service charge payable is £2957.39. The service charge information was correct as at 05.02.15. Service charge payments can be liable to alteration, you should therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase.

AGENTS NOTE
The lease contains specific arrangements for the re-sale of apartments. Re-sales are conducted on the seller's behalf by the freeholder, Retirement Properties Limited. The arrangements for the fees and costs which apply to this process have been amended by voluntary agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority. The sellers will be responsible for the fees of estate agents, solicitors and any other costs such as for an EPC, and in addition a fee calculated at 4% of the lower of the sale price or the seller's original purchase price, is payable to the freeholder.

TENURE
The flat is leasehold held on a 999 year lease from 1982 with a nominal ground rent of £2.00 per annum.

OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon district Council that the council tax band for this property is D.

POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.

REF: DHS00664