Property description

A superb one bedroomed seaside apartment which has been beautifully refurbished offering wonderful views of Manor Gardens and glimpses of the Exe Estuary whilst being located within a minutes walk of the golden sandy beach and the town centre.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The current owner has lovingly enhanced this apartment with new windows, a new kitchen and bathroom, new gas central heating system and new carpets throughout. It offers a lovely feeling of charm and warmth and allows you to enjoy glimpses of the Exe Estuary and the wonderful views across Manor Gardens from the lounge. The property has been thoroughly enjoyed as a holiday retreat and its proximity to Exmouth's golden beach certainly make it an ideal 'bolt hole' in which to soak up the local atmosphere. Equally it would make a stunning first time buy or an investment purchase with extremely good letting potential. It is absolutely essential to view this property to really appreciate its lovely atmosphere and the superb lifestyle opportunity it affords.

ENTRANCE
The property is approached via a metal gate and a concrete pavement leading to the glazed front communal door which opens into:

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Original moulded cornicing to the ceiling, dado rail and timed courtesy lighting. Individual wooden post boxes for each flat. A glazed door with matching side panel windows opens into:

COMMUNAL HALLWAY
The communal hallway has courtesy lighting on a timer. An attractive turning staircase with exposed wooden handrail rises to the 2nd floor where the door to number 5 can be found. A cupboard on the left houses the electric meters. A rear ground floor door opens and a few steps lead down to another door with a coded entry system. A wooden staircase with electric light switch to the left leads to the basement. The gas meters for each flat are located on the right hand side. You turn left into a small corridor and the first door on the right leads into the lockable basement store room.

HALLWAY - 17' 9'' x 5' 6'' (5.41m x 1.68m) (narrowing to 3'3\" - 0.99m)
A lovely welcoming and neutrally decorated space with a double glazed window overlooking the side aspect. Hatch providing access to a large partially boarded and insulated loft space. Radiator. Oak style laminate flooring. Plinth with a removable wooden shelf houses the gas stop cock. Three ceiling down lighters. Ceiling-mounted smoke alarm. Bespoke cupboard housing a Worcester combination boiler (fitted in 2011) and useful shelved storage space. An open arch leads into the lounge area and doors lead into the other principal rooms.

LOUNGE/KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM - 13' 9'' x 12' 6'' (4.19m x 3.81m)
LOUNGE AREA:A superb light filled dual aspect room where the eye is immediately drawn to the lovely views of Manor Gardens via a large double glazed picture window. A further smaller double glazed window gives glimpses of the Exe Estuary. Radiator. Ceiling mounted smoke alarm. KTCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOMThe kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of wall and base cupboards with light beech style door fronts with stainless steel handles with complementary granite style worktop inset with a stainless steel sink unit and drainer with mixer tap over. The splash back areas are tiled with very attractive Laura Ashley small neutral stone coloured tiles. Integrated appliances include a 4 ring electric Stoves hob with a stainless steel extractor above, a Stoves electric fan oven, tall fridge/freezer and a washing machine. The kitchen area has been tiled with beautiful large Laura Ashley tiles in a neutral tone. In addition there is a freestanding portable breakfast island having a granite style worktop with space for seating for two to one side. It would be feasible to seat at least 4 people. It incorporates a 3 drawer unit and an additional floor cupboard. Being totally portable it is easy to move this island and re-arrange how it suits you. There is a 2 arm ceiling mounted set of spotlights.

BEDROOM - 10' 11'' x 8' 11'' (3.32m x 2.72m)
Another lovely light filled room with a double glazed window overlooking Manor Gardens. There is access via the window to the fire escape for the property. There is ample room for a double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. Radiator. The bedroom has acoustic soundproofing in between the joists.

BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC
Obscure double glazed window. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite with a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with a mixer shower over with a shower curtain supplied. To the rear of the bath there is a deep bespoke ground level cupboard proving useful storage space and there is a further low level cupboard which houses the water meter. Heated ladder style towel rail. The shower area is fully tiled and the other walls are tiled to dado height.

BASEMENT WORKSHOP/STORE ROOM - 11' 6'' x 9' 2'' (3.5m x 2.8m)
A lockable spacious room with cement block walls and brick flooring with an arched window having a wooden door which opens onto the adjoining pavement on Imperial Road. Light supplied. Currently used for storage and as a workshop.

OUTSIDE
A rear door from ground level leads out to a small courtyard area which is bordered by brick walls. There is a wooden gate providing access to the pavement adjacent to Imperial Road. This courtyard is used for bin/recycling storage area for all the flats.

TENURE, RATES & SERVICES
We are informed by the vendor that this property is leasehold with 92 years left on the lease. The ground rent is £100 per annum. The buildings insurance is approximately £300 per annum (this is reviewed annually - £251 for 2013). The maintenance charges are paid as and when work is carried out and bills are divided evenly between 6 flats. Mains gas, electric and water are supplied and there is a water meter at the property which can be read from a point located to the right of the front door to the flat.Under the terms of the lease the vendor has stated that no pets are allowed. The property can be let on an assured shorthold tenancy basis.

DIRECTIONS
After entering Exmouth from the A376 continue along Exeter Road and through the traffic lights into Marine Way. At the first roundabout take the second exit and at the next roundabout take the first exit into Imperial Road. At the end of the road turn right into Alexandra Terrace where number 5 can be found inside the first block on the right hand side on the 2nd floor.

LOCATION
Positioned on ALEXANDRA TERRACE, this is one of Exmouth's most favoured locations providing convenient access to the two miles of golden sandy beach. This apartment sits within a minutes walk of Exmouth seafront and the town centre is a mere 5 minute walk away. For keen walkers there is access nearby to many miles of coastal path starting at 'The Needle' at Orcombe Point, which denotes the start of the World Heritage coastline. The Exe Estuary has been designated an 'Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and offers further exceptional walks and a cycle path leading to Lympstone. The opportunities to enjoy a variety of water sports in addition to equestrian and golfing pursuits in the area are also plentiful. Exmouth train station provides access to the nearby Cathedral city of Exeter and beyond. Exmouth being a highly commutable coastal town, also within 20 minutes of the M5 motorway junction and offers an ideal base for those seeking an enhanced coastal lifestyle and enjoyment of all the area has to offer

Property Features :

• SUPERB ONE BEDROOM SEASIDE APARTMENT
• DUAL ASPECT LOUNGE WITH SUPERB VIEWS OF MANOR GARDENS
• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM WITH LAURA ASHLEY TILING AND INTEGRATED APPLIANCES
• DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH VIEWS
• BATH/SHOWER ROOM/WC

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