Property description

THE PROPERTY An exceptionally well presented first floor apartment set within this modern purpose built building which is understood to have been built circa.1988. The property has been owned by the present owner for a number of years and during this time has been considerably updated and improved to bring it up to its present high standard. Having the benefit of quality fitted carpets and floor coverings, renewed lighting and renewed blinds and curtains.



The building was built in 1988 and is warden controlled having an in house manager, occupiers are restricted to 60 years of age and over. The building is very well maintained and controlled and provides a high level of service, maintenance and good security. Communal accommodation is of a good standard and areas include a spacious residents lounge with various events planned such as coffee mornings, bingo and visiting entertainers. There is a laundry with washing machines, tumble dryers provided with no extra cost and the building has attractive enclosed well kept walled courtyard gardens which enjoy a southerly aspect. There is a spacious secure garage with six visitors bays and private parking for residents available on a first come first served basis and currently there are spaces available. There is also a guest room available which can be booked in advance.



Apartment 8 is located at first floor and accessed either by stairs or lift and the well proportioned light and airy accommodation comprising a central hall with good storage facilities including a large walk-in cupboard and spacious airing cupboard, a generous size lounge/dining room with pleasant outlook and an arch opening to the modern fitted integrated kitchen which is southerly facing and enjoying a view over the courtyard garden. With two good size double bedrooms both having fitted furniture and a well appointed bathroom/wc.



Without doubt a most desirable apartment that must be viewed in order to be fully appreciated. 

LOCATION Regent Court has dual road frontage at the front onto Regent Street and to the side, Constantine Street. Apartment 8 of dual aspect with an outlook at the front over Regent Street but also with a pleasant outlook from the back looking over the southerly facing communal gardens. The position is highly convenient with a number of local services including a mini supermarket close by and the city centre lying within five minutes close walking distance. The Barbican area also lies close by and Plymouth Hoe.  

Front door with audio entry phone system into: 

GROUND FLOOR  

COMMUNAL LOBBY/HALL Stair or lift access to: 

FIRST FLOOR  

Front door with peephole viewer into: 

FLAT 8  

HALL 16' 8" x 8' 8" max. (5.08m x 2.64m max.) 'L' shaped. With spacious entrance area having uPVC double glazed window overlooking the landscaped garden. Hallway with doors off to all rooms. Decorative coved ceiling with pendant light point and smoke detector. Electric heater. Walk-in storage cupboard 5'5" x 3'3" with fitted shelving and housing mains electric meter and two fuse boxes. Walk-in airing cupboard 5'4" x 3'0" with factory insulated hot water tank having dual immersion heaters, cold water storage tank over, fitted shelving.  

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 20' 3" x 11' 5" (6.17m x 3.48m) Tall picture window to the front elevation. Decorative coved ceiling. Two sets of double wall light points. Feature fireplace with polished stone fireback and hearth and ornate white surround. T.V. aerial and telephone points. 'Dimplex' night storage heating unit. Archway to: 

KITCHEN 9' 4" x 5' 5" (2.84m x 1.65m) uPVC double glazed window overlooking the gardens. An attractive modern fitted kitchen with a good range of cupboard and drawer storage set in wall and base units along three sides. Gloss white fronts with chrome furniture. Roll edge work surfaces with tiled splashbacks. Inset one and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Quality integrated appliances include a 'Hotpoint' four ring variable size 'Schott Ceran' hob with illuminated extractor hood over and 'Hotpoint' electric fan assisted oven under. Space for fridge. Quality flooring with sparkly tiles. 

BEDROOM 1 17' 0" x 8' 4" (5.18m x 2.54m) uPVC double glazed window. Coved ceiling. Two sets of double wall light points. 'Dimplex' night storage heating unit. Wide double bed recess with twin three drawer bedside drawers, cupboards over and a range of wardrobes/cupboards to either side. Dressing table with three drawers under. 

BEDROOM 2 17' 0" x 8' 2" (5.18m x 2.49m) uPVC double glazed window. Coved ceiling. Two sets of double wall light points. Double mirror fronted sliding doors to built-in wardrobe/cupboard. 'Dimplex' night storage heating unit. 

BATHROOM 6' 7" x 5' 5" (2.01m x 1.65m) Patterned obscure uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Quality white suite comprising close coupled wc, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under, tiled splashback, mirror and lighting over, adjacent shaver socket. Panelled bath with corner set mixer tap and separate 'Mira Zest' electrically heated shower over. White ripple ceiling wall tiling with decorative border. Coved ceiling. 'Dimplex' electric convector heater. Electric heated towel rail. Quality sparkly floor tiling. 

EXTERNALLY Close to this property is a paved balcony area overlooking the main communal gardens and grounds which are attractively landscaped with wide level paved areas, raised flower and shrub borders, timber pergolas with plants trained over, ornamental pond, various benches and seating areas, space for alfresco entertaining/barbecue.



At lower ground floor level is a LAUNDRY ROOM with washing machines and tumble dryers. Next to this the GARAGE with secure entry roll up gate, six visitors parking bays and allocated parking spaces if desired and available on a first come first served basis. 

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS The quality fitted floor coverings, light fittings, blinds and curtains as seen are included in the sale price. 

TENURE The property is offered for sale on a long leasehold basis with 73 years remaining. Occupation of the flat is restricted to 60 years and older. Owners can be any age and the property can be let out. A management charge equates to about £68 per calendar week and this includes, block buildings insurance, resident house manager, provision of laundry room with electricity used therein included, window cleaning and cleaning of communal areas, up keep of communal garden areas and maintenance of the garage etc. The breakdown being a charge of £268.69 liable per calendar month plus a sum of £164.59 twice yearly for ground rent.