Property description
26 Manaton Court is an upper floor two bedroom apartment within a purpose built development of thirty two apartments developed by McCarthy & Stone in 2007/2008.
The development was designed to provide ’Independent Retirement Living’. There is an onsite manager, 24 hour emergency assistance, secure entry to the building. The building has a communal lounge and this together with communal activities gives the building a community atmosphere.
Manaton Court fronts onto Dunheved Road, a favoured residential area and within level walking distance of the social, commercial and shopping facilities of Launceston town centre. In the opposite direction is the town’s principal recreation area known as Coronation Park, together with leisure centre.
Launceston sits astride the A30 dual carriageway spineroad for Cornwall and Devon close to the
border between the two counties and is perfectly situated for day trips to both Cornish Coast, Dartmoor and beyond.
To the north of Launceston is the stunning North Cornish coast, famed for former fishing
villages family/surfing beaches. To the west are the open spaces of Bodmin Moor ideal for walking and riding, and to the east Dartmoor National Park. Running southwards from the town is the hidden Tamar Valley steeped in 17th mining history.
To the east of Launceston Exeter (some 42 miles) provides intercity rail link, M5 motorway link and international airport.
AGE RESTRICTION There is an age restriction on occupants of the apartments, with the minimum age being fifty five for a couple and sixty for a single person.
TENURE The property is 125 year leasehold property from 2008, with an annual service charge and ground rent.
Currently the annual service charge is £3,325 for a two bedroom unit which includes building insurance and water also full use of the laundry room, washing machines and tumble dryers. This is varied
annually and subject to budgeting and auditing.
The ground rent is £494 per annum payable by two instalments on 1st March and 1st September each year. The lease contains provisions for the review of the rent after the first 23 years and every
subsequent 21 year period.
The property may be held by an investor and let to an occupant who is over 60 years of age subject to approval of Peverell Management Services Ltd who are responsible for the management of the
development.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALL Entry system, central heating control, radiator, store cupboard and airing cupboard, electric off peak mains pressure hot water system and linen racking.
SITTING ROOM Electric feature fireplace and door to balcony. Radiator.
BALCONY Evening sun. Overlooking rear garden and trees to the development.
KITCHEN Stainless steel sink in base unit, matching wall and floor cupboard units incorporating worktops with tiled splash backs and integrated under worktop fridge and freezer. Inset ceramic hob, pull out extractor hood, built in oven, Xpelair, plint and central light.
BEDROOM 1 Mirror door double wardrobe, radiator, ceiling light cluster, TV and digital aerial point
Radiator, TV and digital radio aerial.
BEDROOM 2 Radiator, TV and digital radio aerial.
BATHROOM W.C., wash hand basin bath and fully tiled shower. Wall mounted electric heater, Xpelair and pull cord.
COMMUNAL AREAS The apartment has the
benefit of access through communal areas within the development, stair and lift access to all floors,
communal first floor lounge and communal external
parking areas and garden areas.
PLEASE NOTE Guest room. On the same floor as this flat is a well fitted guest room which can be rented on a nightly basis.
PARKING The development has fourteen car parking spaces which are available for residents on a daily
first-come first-serve basis.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and sewerage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND C
DIRECTIONS To reach the property from
Launceston town square leave the square via Westgate Street. Follow Westgate Street westwards out of the town. On reaching the Cornish & Devon premises Dunheved Road splits away to the left and follow this road. Manaton Court will be found on the left hand side approximately a quarter of a mile along Dunheved Road on the left hand side.
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Property Features :
- Two bedroom upper floor apartment in a professionally managed purpose built development
- Suitable for ´Independent Retirement Living´
- Call system connected to house manager and Careline UK
- Served by stairs and lift to ground floor
- Favoured residential area within level walking distance of Launceston town centre