Property description
A very well presented and modernised retirement apartment with a west facing balcony, close to the town centre.
Situated in a secluded and attractive setting, Powys House is a popular complex of retirement apartments set in attractive communal grounds, close to the town centre of Sidmouth. The development offers a range of services to residents, including a House Manager.
This particular apartment is situated on the first floor and is presented in very good order throughout. The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway with good storage, leading to a sitting/dining room with a balcony off, a modern re-fitted kitchen with integrated Neff appliances, two bedrooms, a modern re-fitted shower room and a separate WC. All windows benefit from a westerly aspect, with attractive views over the communal grounds to Muttersmoor in the distance.
DIRECTIONS
From our office on the High Street in Sidmouth proceed up the road and at the roundabout turn left to join All Saints Road. At the end of the road take the last exit off the roundabout into the Powys House development, following the driveway up and around behind the building, passing the garages, whereupon the visitors parking area will be found.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
Secure main entrance with an automatic door and voice entry system connecting to the apartment.
COMMUNAL HALLWAY
With stairs and a lift to all floors, reading area and House Managers office.
FIRST FLOOR
Front door to:
FLAT 32
HALLWAY
Storage, cloaks and airing cupboards. Electric night storage heater. Entry monitor to main door/emergency intercom. Telephone point. Coved ceiling. Doors to the:
SITTING/DINING ROOM
An L' shaped room measuring a maximum of 5.8m x 5.6m (19' x 18'3\") Double glazed windows and sliding door, with a westerly aspect, providing access to a good size BALCONY with views over the communal gardens and on to Muttersmoor. Feature fireplace with surround. Electric night storage heater. Wall mounted electric heater. TV point. Telephone point. Emergency cord. Coved ceiling. Door to the:
KITCHEN
2.2m x 2.7m (7'3\" x 9') Double glazed window with a westerly aspect and views. A modern fitted kitchen comprising a good range of floor standing and wall mounted units with an integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric double oven and hob with hood over. Worksurfaces have a tiled splashback and concealed downlighting, with a one and a half bowl sink unit. Coved ceiling.
BEDROOM ONE
3.2m x 3.8m (10'6\" x 12'6\") Double glazed window, again with a westerly aspect and views. Range of fitted wardrobes, drawers and cupboards with dressing table. TV point. Telephone point. Coved ceiling. Wall mounted electric heater. Emergency cord.
BEDROOM TWO
2.6m x 3.1m (8'6\" x 10'3\") Double glazed window, with a westerly aspect and views. Fitted wardrobes, drawers and cupboard. Wall mounted electric heater. Coved ceiling. Emergency cord.
SHOWER ROOM
A modern white suite comprising a shower cubicle with electric shower, close coupled WC and wash basin with drawers and cupboards under. Chrome 'ladder style' electric radiator. Fitted mirror with shelving and lighting. Emergency cord.
SEPARATE WC
Close coupled WC and hand basin. Emergency cord.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
Powys House stands within generous communal grounds predominantly laid to lawn and enjoying a south westerly aspect. There are a number of seating areas, whilst mature trees and hedging screen the development from the roadside. There are residents and visitor parking spaces and pedestrian access into Connaught Close.
MAINTENANCE
There is a service charge for each apartment at Powys House which is payable monthly in advance and covers the following items: the House Manager's salary, the maintenance, repair and redecoration of building structures and communal area facilities, maintenance of the laundry and its equipment and the two guest suites (which are available at a nominal cost for the use of the residents' visitors), all external window cleaning, gardening, the cost of the water, gas and electricity for the communal areas (where applicable), buildings insurance plus contents insurance for the common areas, furnishing and equipment. The management charge for administration purposes is levied by the Housing Association or their agent in line with the housing corporation guidelines. The current annual service charge is £2,981.10. The service charge information was correct as at 27.04.16. Service charge payments can be liable to alteration, you should therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase.
AGENTS NOTES:
1)A purchaser must be 55 years of age or over.
2)The lease contains specific arrangements for the re-sale of apartments. Re-sales are conducted on the seller's behalf by the freeholder, Retirement Properties Limited. The arrangements for the fees and costs which apply to this process have been amended by voluntary agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority. The sellers will be responsible for the fees of estate agents, solicitors and any other costs such as for an EPC, and in addition a fee calculated at 4% of the lower of the sale price or the seller's original purchase price, is payable to the freeholder.
TENURE
The flat is leasehold held on a 999 year lease from 1982 with a nominal ground rent of £1.00 per annum.
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is D.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.
REF: DHS00942
Property Features :
- Very Well Presented In Neutral Shades
- Modern Kitchen With Built In Appliances
- Modern Shower Room
- West Facing Aspect From All Windows
- Balcony Overlooking Grounds