Property description
A GROUND FLOOR flat with two double bedrooms, set in delightful parkland grounds and approximately half a mile of the town centre. Balfour Manor Court was constructed in the early 1980's in the grounds of Balfour Manor, a Nineteenth Century 'Jacobean Style' house, itself now converted to houses.
Balfour Manor Court was constructed in the early 1980s in the grounds of Balfour Manor. The Manor, which itself is divided into several houses, is an imposing and picturesque 'Jacobean Style' building which was constructed in the Nineteenth Century.
This well maintained and spacious ground floor flat is one of nine purpose built flats and is set in approximately twenty five acres of parkland. Flat 6 benefits from having two double bedrooms and two shower rooms, one being en-suite to the master bedroom. There is a good size kitchen/breakfast room with a built in oven, hob and cooker hood and a large lounge/dining room which has French doors leading onto a large balcony, which is ideal for entertaining and enjoys a pleasant outlook into the grounds. A further feature of the flat is gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazed windows are installed. The flat enjoys an outlook into the parkland grounds and also has a single garage which is situated in a nearby block.
The development is conveniently situated for local bus services along Station Road and within approximately half a mile is the town centre and popular Regency Esplanade, where an excellent range of amenities can be found.
DIRECTIONS
From the Sidmouth office proceed up the High Street to the mini-roundabout. Turn left into All Saints Road and continue to the next mini-roundabout opposite the Woodlands Hotel. Turn right and continue through the pinch-point and along Station Road. Immediately after the entrance to the Knowle (East Devon District Council offices) turn left into Broadway and then turn immediately right, which is the entrance to Balfour Manor. Proceed through the gardens, passing the Manor House on the left hand side and follow the signs for Balfour Manor Court. Park in the communal car park and follow the signs for Flat 6.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:
Communal front door with security entry phone system to:
COMMUNAL HALL
FLAT 6
Glazed front door to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY
Coved ceiling. Built in coat cupboard with hanging rail and cupboard above.
HALL
Entry phone handset. Central heating thermostat. Coved ceiling. Radiator. BT point. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
3.05m x 3.8m + recess (10' x 12'6\") Excellent range of matching base and wall units with colour co-ordinated worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Double bowl sink top with mixer tap and water filter unit. Built in split level electric oven, inset electric hob and cooker hood over. Space for fridge/freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine and slimline dishwasher. Gas fired boiler for hot water and central heating. Central heating programmer. Karndean flooring.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
6.3m x 3.85m (20'9\" x 12'6\") Coved ceiling. TV point. Two radiators. Inset ceiling spotlights. French doors and side screens lead onto a:
GOOD SIZE BALCONY
3.7m x 3.25m (12'3\" x 10'6\") Wrought iron railings to the front. Pleasant outlook into the grounds.
MASTER BEDROOM
4.55m x 3.65m + deep door recess (14'9\" x 11'9\") Dual aspect. Coved ceiling. Radiator. BT point. TV point. Fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
White suite comprising a corner shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal wash basin. Fully tiled walls. Radiator. Window. Light/shaver socket.
BEDROOM TWO
3.6m x 3.6m (11'9\" x 11'9\") Coved ceiling. Radiator. Freestanding wardrobe with dressing table unit, mirror and light.
SHOWER ROOM
White suite comprising a shaped corner shower cubicle, low level WC with concealed cistern and inset wash basin with vanity cupboards below. Heated towel rail. Fully tiled walls. Mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Shaver point. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE AND GARDEN
This development is set within extensive grounds of approximately twenty five acres which are part of Balfour Manor, containing superb lawns, mature trees and shrubs, with an ambience of wildlife to enjoy. The grounds are for the exclusive use of residents and their guests.
There is a single garage which is conveyed with this flat and situated in a nearby block. GARAGE NO.6 - 2.5m x 5.1m (8'3\" x 16'9\") With an up and over door and ceiling light.
Within the communal hall area to the lower floor there is a storage cupboard which we understand is for the use of Flat 6.
TENURE
We understand that the flat is LEASEHOLD held on a 999 year lease from 1984. However we understand that the freehold is also shared equally between the residents.
MAINTENANCE
We understand that there is a current maintenance charge of £200.00 per quarter for the upkeep of the communal gardens and grounds. An additional £227.00 per quarter is paid to cover the general maintenance of the building, communal areas, buildings insurance etc. The service charge information was correct as at 28th October 2013. Service charge payments can be liable to alteration. You should, therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.
OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band E.
REF: DHS00379