Property description
Situated high above Ilfracombe harbour this retirement apartment enjoys a prime view from it's balcony.Built and managed by McCarthy and Stone Lantern Court has an on-site House Manager and a strong community spirit in the development. Safety and security systems fitted as standard and lift to all floors. This development also has a private pathway to harbour.
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Lantern Court
Lantern Court was 'highly commended' in the best retirement scheme category at the Housebuilder Awards 2012. Lantern Court is a truly iconic new development, well located on the historic harbour of Ilfracombe. The development's bold, modern design was seen as an opportunity to express the town's aspiration to move confidently into a 21st century renaissance. Built a few hundred metres from the main shopping area, Lantern Court is also adjacent to a bus stop with regular services to Braunton, Barnstaple, Woolacombe and other neighbouring towns. Ilfracombe is located in North Devon and became a safe port due to the natural layout of the harbour. The main shopping area of Ilfracombe can be found in the High Street and Portland Street situated just off Hillsborough Road. Amenities include a post office, pharmacy, hairdressers, bakers, banks and a supermarket. There is also a library, leisure centre, cinema and theatre in the local area. Atlantic Village is an outlet shopping centre in Bideford and offers a wide variety of shops selling items at discount prices.Ilfracombe is home to an award winning theatre: The Landmark theatre, which has a varied programme of events featuring drama, classical, opera, music, ballet as well as visual arts and community events. You can take a walk through the tunnels quarried beneath the cliffs in the 1800's to discover the secluded Tunnels Beaches. Lantern Court is located directly above the harbour and there is a residents lounge which has a TV, kitchenette and covered balcony overlooking the harbour - a lovely area to socialize with other residents or visiting family. The development has a guest suite which can be used by family wishing to stay overnight. A useful service is the mobility scooter/bike store that provides recharging points and direct access outside the development. A laundry room is provided for the use of all residents and there is also a recycling room on the same floor as this apartment to enable easy disposal of rubbish.
Entrance hallway - 8' 7'' x 7' 3'' (2.61m x 2.22m)
Several safety features in the hallway are mains smoke alarm, pull cord alarm system and also security intercom to the front door and House Manager. This apartment also has illuminated light switches for ease of use if emergencies occur in the dark. The apartment has fitted carpets throughout apart from kitchen & bathroom.
Lounge - 22' 5'' x 10' 8'' (6.84m x 3.25m)
Good size lounge with double glazed floor to celing double glazed window and door opening onto a private balcony that provides views across the harbour. TV aerial and telephone points are raised for ease of use. Lounge has an electric feature fireplace.
Kitchen - 8' 2'' x 7' 5'' (2.50m x 2.26m)
Kitchen has double glazed window with panoramic view over the harbour. Fitted kitchen has fitted fridge and freezer, waist high oven and cooking hob with an extractor hood.
Bedroom - 17' 5'' x 9' 3'' (5.32m x 2.83m)
Bedroom has fitted carpet and walk in wardrobe. Window is double glazed and all electrical points are waist high for ease of use.
Bathroom - 5' 6'' x 8' 6'' (1.68m x 2.60m)
Fully tiled Bathroom has a bath with a shower over and tiled flooring. Other features include wall mounted heater, vanity unit and safety grab rails.
Service charge
All apartments in Lantern Court pay a monthly service charge towards the upkeep of all communal areas of the development.This charge will cover maintenance of all external areas of building and communal gardens. Maintenance of lifts, safety systems and laundry room is included by this charge. Redecoration of communal areas and House Managers salary will be covered by this monthly charge.
Communal lounge
View from Communal lounge
Communal terrace
Property Features :
- McCARTHY AND STONE RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT
- PRIVATE BALCONY WITH VIEW ACROSS HARBOUR
- 24 HOUR SAFETY ALARM & SECURITY ACCESS SYSTEM
- STORAGE HEATERS
- LIFT TO ALL FLOORS