Property description
A one bedroom first floor apartment situated in this popular retirement development within a level walk of the town centre.
Homemeadows House was constructed by McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd and comprises forty four properties arranged over four floors, each served by a lift. Flat 14 is situated on the first floor and enjoys an easterly aspect overlooking Temple Street. The flat is now in need of a little modernisation, however uPVC double glazed windows are installed and there is electric Economy 7 heating. The building is conveniently situated in a level position close to local amenities on Temple Street and there are regular bus services to the surrounding area. Also nearby is 'The Byes', a delightful riverside walk. The development is run and managed by Peverell Limited and provides a house manager under the Sheltered Housing Scheme. In addition to the flat there are communal facilities that include a resident's sitting room, kitchen, cloakroom and laundry room. We also understand that there is a guest suite that can be booked for visitors if available. To the outside there are communal gardens with a drying area and a visitors' parking area with limited parking.
DIRECTIONS
From the Sidmouth office proceed up the High Street and straight over the mini-roundabout. Continue for approximately a quarter of a mile, passing Elysian Fields on the left hand side and take the next turning on the left which is Brewery Lane. Homemeadows House will then be seen immediately on the right hand side. The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
Communal entrance door with entry phone security system to:COMMUNAL LOBBY With HOUSE MANAGERS OFFICE. COMMUNAL HALL With ADJOINING LOUNGE AREA, KITCHEN, CLOAKROOM AND LAUNDRY. Stairs or lift lead to the: FIRST FLOOR With a communal landing leading to: FLAT 14 ENTRANCE HALL Coved ceiling. BT point. Storage cupboard with water tanks, shelving and electric meter & fuses.
SITTING ROOM
3.2m x 5.3m (max measurements) (10'6\" x 17'6\") (max measurements) Easterly aspect overlooking Temple Street. Coved ceiling. TV point. Night storage heater. Entry phone handset. Arch to:
KITCHEN
2.25m x 1.65m (7'3\" x 5'3\") Matching base and wall units, worksurface and tiled splashback. Stainless steel sink. Space for electric cooker and fridge/freezer. Fold down worksurface. Coved ceiling. Extractor fan. Striplight.
BEDROOM
2.65m x 3.75m (8'9\" x 12'3\") Easterly aspect. Wall light point. Electric panel heater. Built in wardrobe.
BATHROOM
Comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low level WC and wash basin with cupboard below. Fully tiled walls. Mirror and light over the basin. Coved ceiling. Electric wall heater.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
There is a communal parking area, although limited, for residents and visitors to the rear of the property. There are communally maintained areas of garden, areas of lawn and ornamental shrubs and trees.
TENURE The flat is LEASEHOLD held on a 99 year lease from February 1987. MAINTENANCE The development is run by Peverell Management Services. The management charge for 2014 was £1900.00. The charge includes the maintenance of the building and communal areas, water rates, the laundry room, the upkeep of the gardens and ground rent. There is also a resident House Manager. The service charge information was correct as at 26.02.15. Service charge payments can be liable to alteration. You should, therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase. AGENT'S NOTES 1) The occupation of these flats is restricted to persons who are least 60 years of age, or in the case of a couple, one person should be at least 60 years of age. 2) For future reference, we would like to make potential purchasers aware that when selling property at Homemeadows House, there is a transfer fee of 1.0% of the sale price made payable to the freeholders by the owners of the property. Whilst this does obviously not affect incoming purchasers, when they go on to sell in the future, the fee will apply. OUTGOINGS We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band B.POSSESSION Vacant possession on completion.
Property Features :
- Level Entrance & Lift To All Floors
- Half A Mile From The High Street
- Managed Building & Grounds
- Designed For Independant Living
- Guest Accommodation
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