Property description

A very well presented second floor apartment with excellent sea views, close to the town centre and seafront.



Powys House is a popular purpose built retirement development, situated in a convenient position close to Sidmouth town centre and sea front. The building is set well back from the entrance on All Saints Road, and has large attractive communal grounds laid predominantly to lawn with a south westerly aspect.


This well presented second floor apartment benefits from an excellent position within the development, with all principal rooms having a south facing aspect and sea views. From the balcony, in particular, there are stunning views over Sidmouth's town centre to the sea, with an equally impressive outlook to the east to Salcombe Hill, continuing up the Sid Valley.


The accommodation comprises a hallway leading to a sitting/dining room with a south facing balcony, a kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC. There are double-glazed windows, electric heating and, if required, a twenty four hour Careline system.

DIRECTIONS:
From our office on the High Street in Sidmouth, proceed up the road, turning left at the roundabout to join All Saints Road. At the end of the road, and at the roundabout, take the last exit into the entrance of Powys House. If arriving by car for viewing, it is recommended to drive around, behind the building, past the garages to the visitors parking area.


The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:


Secure communal entrance with a voice entry system. Communal hallways with reading areas, having views over the grounds. Stairs and a lift to the:

SECOND FLOOR


Hallway leading to the apartment's front door.

FLAT 48

HALLWAY
Delivery cupboard. Cupboard housing mains trip switches. Storage cupboard. Airing cupboard housing hot water cyclinder. Electric night storage heater. Main communal door entry receiver and a Careline/House Manager intercom. Coved ceiling. Doors to the:

SITTING/DINING ROOM
An L' Shaped room measuring a maximum of 5.2m x 5.7m (17' x 18'9\") A double aspect room with a double-glazed sliding door and windows to a covered balcony, having a fine, predominantly southerly view over the town centre of Sidmouth to the sea. There is also an excellent view to Salcombe Hill to the east and looking up the valley towards Sidford. Double-glazed window to the rear with views over the town and again, over Sidmouth to the countryside beyond. Mock fireplace of polished stone with a timber surround. Electric night storage heater. Further wall mounted electric panel heater. TV point. Telephone point. Coved ceiling.

KITCHEN
2.3m x 2.6m (7'6\" x 8'6\") Double-glazed window to the front with a southerly aspect and sea views. A fitted kitchen comprising matching floor standing and wall mounted units with space for an electric cooker, a fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Roll-edged work surfaces have tiled splashbacks, with an inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit.

BEDROOM ONE
3.7m x 3.8m (12' x 12'6\") Double-glazed window with a southerly aspect, again having excellent sea views. Fitted bedroom furniture comprising two double wardrobes and a dressing table with drawers. Wall mounted electric panel heater. TV point. Telephone point. Coved ceiling.

BEDROOM TWO
3.0m x 2.7m (9'9\" x 9') Double-glazed window with a southerly aspect, again having excellent sea views. Electric panel heater. Telephone point. Coved ceiling.

BATHROOM
Suite comprising a panelled bath with an electric shower over. Close coupled WC and a pedestal wash basin. Tiled walls. Fitted mirror with a light and a shaver point. Heated towel rail. Electric fan heater. Careline emergency cord.

SEPARATE WC
WC and hand basin. Fitted shelving. Careline emergency cord.

OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
Powys House stands within generous communal grounds, predominantly laid to lawn and enjoying a south westerly aspect. There are a number of seating areas, whilst mature trees and hedging screen the development from the roadside. The residents benefit from a number of communal services which include guest suites, resident's lounges, a laundry and garden room.

PARKING
To the rear of the development is a residents and visitors parking area, and waste bin storage.

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 current annual service charge is £2957.39. The service charge information was correct as at 09.03.15. 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: DHS00689

Property Features :

• Superb Position Within This Popular Development
• South Facing Balcony With Sea Views
• Two Bedrooms
• All Main Rooms Have Sea Views
• Double Aspect Sitting Dining Room