Property description

Ground floor, 2 bedroom, apartment with private garden and patio in attractive detached period property with sea views, set in grounds with sweeping lawns with stream running through.

Location:
Located in a semi-rural position between the picturesque fishing village of Beer and the coastal town of Seaton is Seaton Hole, home to a select group of properties. This location gives access to Seaton Hole beach with its seasonal cafe and the South West Coast Path. Beer is a highly sought after fishing village situated on the Jurassic Coast. A crystal clear brook runs down the main street to the pebble beach with its colourful fishing boats. The quaint village centre has various eateries, galleries, shops, gardens, primary school and Pecorama with its steam trains. Close by are delightful coastal and country walks, including cliff-top walks to Seaton Hole and Branscombe.Seaton is located between the ancient harbour of Axmouth and the white cliffs of Beer. Its mile long beach, with level promenade, opens onto the waters of Lyme Bay, which is part of the Jurassic coast. The town itself has many small shops, a local hospital, doctors' surgeries, primary school, banks and building societies. Seaton is a popular resort for holiday makers, and boasts a wealth of activities including golf, tennis, bowls and sailing. A tourist tram line connects Seaton to Colyton with its exceptional grammar school.The County town of Exeter, with its regional airport, is some 20 miles to the west, and the mainline rail link to London (Waterloo) is at Axminster, approximately 7 miles distant.

Directions:
From our offices in Seaton, follow the signs to Beer along Beer Road (B3174). As the road leaves Seaton, it turns to the right and enters a wooded area. On the next corner, take the left turn into Old Beer Road. Follow the road towards Seaton Hole Beach. At the triangle just before the cafe, take a right and the entrance to The Glen will be found on the right hand side.

The Property:
The Glen is believed to have been built in the 19th Century and used as offices for the Royal Navy until the mid '90's when it was converted into 9 apartments. In the past year, another floor has been added to the property with 3 more apartments which has benefitted the building with a new pitched, tiled roof and water main among other cosmetic improvements to the communal areas and exterior redecoration. This impressive building sits in beautiful grounds of approximately 1 acre with seating areas and a stream running through. There is also a private car park at the end of a long, sweeping driveway for residents and their guests to the rear of the property.Flat 2 is a two bedroomed ground floor apartment which has the benefit of its own private patio and garden.From the lounge and private patio lovely sea views can be enjoyed over the sweeping communal gardens towards the sea and beach at Seaton. The property has period features including high ceilings, decorative coving, original shutters and deep skirting to some rooms and must be viewed internally to be appreciated.Flat 2 benefits from full uPVC double glazed windows and night storage heaters along with a recently fitted bathroom, new internal doors and smoke alarms.

The Accommodation:
All measurements approximate, includes:


Hardwood multi-paned door with intercom system to:

Communal Entrance Porch:
Light. Half glazed door to:

Communal Entrance Hall:
Electric meter. Electric consumer unit. Night storage heater. Solid wood front door to Number 2.

Entrance Hall:
High ceilings. Wall mounted fuse box. High level cupboard. Decorative mirrored alcoves. Night storage heater. Door to storage cupboard with light, shelving and fuse box. Wall mounted phone for intercom system with external door opening facility. Multi-paned glazed door to further hallway. High level shelf and further shelf with curtained off storage area beneath. Doors to:

Lounge: - 17' 10'' x 17' 12'' (5.424m x 5.486m)
uPVC double glazed Bay window with wooden decorative casements around and decorative wooden panel under. Fitted curtains and pelmet. Lovely views over the terrace and communal gardens to the sea and Seaton beach. Deep skirting boards. Picture rail. Ornate coved ceiling. 2 night storage heaters. Central ceiling light point with decorative chandelier. Feature Minster stone fireplace with tiled back and hearth with solid wood mantle with inset electric heater/fire. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Further ceiling light point. Glazed uPVC door to front garden with wooden internal shutter. Matching pelmet and curtains. 2 wall light points.

Kitchen: - 8' 12'' x 5' 10'' (2.737m x 1.774m)
uPVC double glazed window overlooking communal garden. Half tiled walls. Fitted with a matching range of cream fronted base and wall units with laminate roll top worksurface over. Stainless steel single bowl, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over. Washing/dryer. Inset Teka electric hob with extractor hood over and Teka electric oven under. Under unit fridge. Under cupboard lights. 'Karndean' tiled flooring. Dimplex wall mounted fan heater.

Bedroom One: - 12' 4'' x 9' 0'' (3.754m x 2.754m)
Two uPVC double glazed windows to side with views over communal gardens. Night storage heater. Coved ceiling. Dimmer switch.

Bedroom Two: - 12' 9'' x 9' 1'' (3.886m x 2.780m)
uPVC double glazed window to side with views over communal garden. Double opening doors to airing cupboard housing OSO unvented hot water tank and slatted shelving. Cupboard above. Night storage heater.

Bathroom: - 8' 9'' x 6' 1'' (2.663m x 1.849m)
uPVC obscure glazed window to side. Recently fitted white bathroom suite comprising panelled bath with mains shower and glazed shower screen. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with mirror over and shaver socket. Ladder style combined radiator/towel rail with wall mounted timer situated in the hall. 'Karndean' tiled floor. Dimplex wall mounted fan heater. Extractor fan. Inset spots to ceiling.

Outside:
Directly in front of the apartment is a private paved patio with steps leading down to a private attractive garden area which then leads to the communal gardens and grounds. The communal gardens are a particular feature of the property and are laid mainly to lawn with a wide range of trees, mature bushes and flowerbeds. A small stream flows through the gardens with two wooden footbridges across. To the rear of The Glen there is ample communal car parking and drying areas.

Tenure:
We are advised that the property is Leasehold with a 999 year lease which commenced 01/01/2014 and that the owner of Flat 2 owns 1/12th of the Freehold.

Services:
Mains water, electricity and drainage connected.

Services Charges:
Currently £1,300 per annum covering general maintenance, buildings insurance, maintenance of communal grounds, use of basement storage and WiFi. Current Ground Rent is £50.

Council Tax:
We are advised that the property is in Council Tax Band C.

Viewings:
Strictly by appointment, please, through the vendors' sole agents Fortnam Smith & Banwell (Seaton) Ltd - Telephone 01297 23939.

Property Features :

• 2 Bedroom Ground Floor Period Apartment
• Sea Views from Living Room
• Set in Picturesque Grounds of Approx. 1 Acre
• Private Paved Patio and Garden
• Quiet No-Through Road Leading to Seaton Hole Beach and Cafe