Property description
A superb opportunity to acquire this delightful GROUND FLOOR apartment within the original building of Powys House. Enjoying many character features, benefits include stunning private sun terrace and dining room with picturesque views across the extensive grounds.
BEDROOM
SITTING ROOM
DINING ROOM
KITCHEN
BATHROOM
GROUND FLOOR
PRIVATE SUN TERRACE
STUNNING OUTLOOK
COMMUNAL GARDENS
COMMUNAL FACILITIES
RETIREMENTCommunal Entrance | Security entry system opening onto communal foyer with access to private front door leading to:
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Entrance Hallway | Personal alarm control panel, cupboard with slatted shelving, further storage cupboard with electric consumer control panel, panelled doors to:
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Bathroom | Panelled bath with shower attachment over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, extensive tiled splash backs heated towel rail, extractor fan.
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Sitting Room | 16'9\" x 15'9\" (5.1m x 4.8m). Regency style fireplace inset to a large arched recess, TV and telephone points, radiator, ceiling cornice, doors lead to:
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Kitchen | 11'2\" (3.4m) (max) x 8'10\" (2.7m) (max). An irregular shaped room with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over, original arch window overlooking private grounds of Powys House, extensive tiled splash backs, space for electric oven, recently fitted floor based gas boiler, space for tall fridge freezer.
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Dining Room | 19'4\" x 8'6\" (5.9m x 2.6m). Windows and double multi panelled doors overlooking the delightful communal grounds, two wall lights.
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Bedroom | 16'9\" x 14'5\" (5.1m x 4.4m). Feature ached recess', two wall light points, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash backs, walk in wardrobe, multi panelled window and doors with original timber shutters open to private covered sun terrace, two radiators, telephone point, ceiling cornices.
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OUTSIDE: | Powys House is set in delightful park like grounds of approximately four acres with sweeping lawns, mature trees, an abundance of shrubs, including camellia's, rhododendrons, azaleas and spring bulbs and there are lovely walks and glades. The lawns stretch southward in front of the veranda of the main house. The facilities offered at Powys House include a spacious Residents' Lounge with Kitchenette and Residents Laundry Room. There are two Guest Suites available for a nominal charge and an in house resident manager. The property is approached via a long sweeping driveway leading to plenty of Visitor parking.
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TENURE: | 999 year lease from 1982.
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OUTGOINGS: | East Devon District Council Tax Band D.
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THE LEASE: | 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.
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