Property description

A well presented two bedroom first floor apartment enjoying beautiful views over the cricket ground and to the sea. To let furnished for six or twelve months initially.


Flat 3 is a two bedroom first floor apartment which was modernised by its current owners approximately ten years ago. The property is decorated to a neutral colour scheme throughout and retains many character features. The property benefits from gas-fired underfloor heating, a modern fully-fitted kitchen and bathroom suite with attractive tiling and a south-facing undercover balcony which enjoys superb views over the cricket and bowling greens and to the Esplanade and Salcombe Hill. The property is presented furnished and is available for a period of six or twelve months initially, or longer by negotiation. A single parking space is provided by way of a permit operating on a first-come, first-served basis at the front of the terrace. These permits are renewed every twelve months.


Fortfield Terrace is conveniently situated within short walking distance of Sidmouth town centre and the Esplanade.


The accommodation comprises:-


From the front of the Terrace a communal door leads to Block 8. Flat 3 is located on the first floor, from the main entrance door, which has telephone door entry access system. A communal entrance hall leads to the communal staircase and door to Flat 3.

ENTRANCE HALL
With coved ceiling. Neutral decoration. Carpet. Door entry telephone set. RCD-protected fuse board. Pair of timber doors lead to the airing cupboard with pressurised hot water cylinder, immersion heater, timber slatted shelving, water meter and stopcock and free-standing washing machine. Door to:

SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM
(Open-plan) 5.32m x 3.81m (17'5\" x 12'6\") widening to 4.92m (16'2\") max. measurements. Attractive cornice. Picture rail. Wooden sash windows with shutters and Roman blinds enjoying a pleasant aspect in a southerly direction. Pair of timber glazed French doors lead to the undercover balcony with wrought iron railing enjoying superb views in a southerly direction. Dimmer controlled wall lights and ceiling chandelier. Feature fireplace with ornate timber surround and marble hearth. Central heating room stat. BT point. Pair of sliding doors lead to:

BEDROOM ONE or separate DINING ROOM
3.4m x 3.28m (11'1\" x 10'9\") Attractive ceiling cornice. Picture rail. Neutral décor. Carpet. Large glazed sash window with timber shutters enjoying a pleasant outlook in a southerly direction. TV point. BT point. Ceiling light with dimmer control. Fitted Roman blind. Wall-mounted central heating room stat. A further door from the entrance hall leads to this room. Door to:

KITCHEN
2.5m x 1.98m (8'2\" x 6'6\") Timber glazed window to side aspect. A modern attractively fitted kitchen comprising of a range of floor-standing and wall-mounted cupboards with cream-coloured Shaker-style door and drawer fronts. Co-ordinating door and drawer knobs. Co-ordinating work surfaces with part-tiled walls. Range of wall-mounted cupboards with two feature illuminated glass fronted cupboards with glass shelving. White one and a half bowl ceramic sink with drainer. Built-in waste disposal and chrome antique-style mixer tap. Built-in electric double oven with grill. AEG four-burner gas hob with integrated extractor over. Integrated under-counter fridge with small freezer compartment and integrated AEG microwave oven. Integrated slimline dishwasher. Tile-effect Karndean flooring. Ceiling spotlights. Concealed gas-fired boiler for central heating and hot water at high level.


From the entrance hall door to

BEDROOM TWO
4.25m x 3.13m (13'11\" x 10'3\") Cornice. Neutral décor. Carpet. Glazed sash window overlooking the rear aspect. Pedestal wash basin. Mirror over and pair of matching wall lights. TV point. Ceiling light and wall lights with dimmer control. Door to

BATHROOM
Coved ceiling. Ceiling spotlights. Glazed window overlooking rear aspect with Roman blind. White suite comprising panelled bath with fully tiled walls over. Thermostatically controlled shower with shower curtain. Tile-effect Karndean flooring. Low level WC. Wash basin with vanity cupboard, granite top and feature mirror over with pair of matching wall lights with dimmer control. Floor to ceiling bathroom cupboards with internal shelving. Cream Shaker-style drawer and door fronts. Heated ladder-style towel rail.

OUTSIDE
There is no garden allocated with this apartment, however, the property does benefit from a first-floor balcony with roof covering, iron railings and tiled floor covering which enjoys a superb outlook in a southerly direction. There are two matching outside lights on the balcony and an outside electrical point.


There is a parking space provided by way of a parking permit, via East Devon District Council, which is renewed on an annual basis. The parking at the front of Fortfield Terrace is for residents and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. One permit will be provided to the occupier of the apartment.

AGENT'S NOTE
Flat 3 is presented furnished. The sitting room is equipped with a three seater and two seater matching sofa, dining room table with six chairs, coffee table, sideboard, built-in dresser and nest of tables. The main bedroom has a double bed, pine wardrobe, pine bedside table and pine chest of drawers. In the second bedroom there are two single beds, a pine bedside table, pine chest of drawers. In the kitchen electrical goods and crockery are provided.

COUNCIL TAX:
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band E.

TENANCY DETAILS


Rental: £895.00 per calendar month (payable monthly in advance)


Deposit: £895.00 (payable before signing the Tenancy Agreement)


Tenancy Type: Assured ShortholdTerm: Six or Twelve months initiallyAvailable: Immediately Restrictions: No Sharers. No DSS. No Smokers. No Pets. Children at Landlord's discretion.


We will require two forms of identification, namely a copy of your passport and/or birth certificate and/or driving licence.


The tenant is responsible for the payment of electricity, telephone (if applicable), water rates, council tax and for registering with the relevant service providing authorities.


The tenant is responsible for the cost of preparing the Tenancy Agreement and inventory of £160.00 inc. VAT. Upon signing the agreement, the tenant will be required to lodge the deposit. This will be returned at the end of tenancy subject to the property being left in its original condition. There will also be an additional charge of £90.00 per person for taking up references, payable upon rental application.

VIEWING
All our existing tenants are told not to allow casual callers to enter the property on the grounds of safety and this includes people carrying our letting particulars, please therefore do not call at a property without an appointment as you will not be allowed to view it. Please contact Harrison-Lavers & Potbury's for an appointment.