Property description
WILL INCLUDE A NEW LEASE OF 99 YEARS. A spacious coastal ground floor apartment in an exceptionally well regarded location with a private terrace overlooking spectacular southerly facing communal gardens with the added benefit of a garage. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This spacious garden apartment has a really lovely atmosphere and the current owners have thoroughly enjoyed living here since 2009. One of the spectacular features of the property is the southerly facing communal garden which stretches out to the rear of Cranford House. From the lounge there is a floor to ceiling window which enjoys this view and a French door leads out to the private sunny terrace. The apartment is very light and airy and is decorated in neutral tones. This is an ideal home in which to enjoy a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle by the coast and an early viewing is highly recommended.
ENTRANCE
The property is approached via a tarmac driveway to a canopied communal glazed door with secure intercom entry system. Door opens into:
COMMUNAL HALLWAY
Ceiling-mounted courtesy lighting. Three steps rise to the door for number 2. Door opens to:
HALLWAY
This is a bright and welcoming space with a number of excellent storage cupboards. Wall-mounted central heating thermostat. Wall-mounted secure phone entry system. Wall-mounted smoke alarm. Radiator. Initially as you enter there is a high level recessed cupboard which contains the electric meter and consumer unit. Beneath this there is a further cupboard which collects the post and below a further deep recessed cupboard which houses the water meter and gas meter. A further cupboard has a hanging rail for coats etc with shelved storage above and a further high-level storage cupboard above. There is an airing cupboard with an electric heater and slatted shelving for linen storage with another high-level storage cupboard above that. In addition there is a deep shelved pantry cupboard. Doors lead to:
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM - 16' 7'' x 12' 2'' (5.05m x 3.71m)
This is a beautiful southerly aspect room where the eye is immediately drawn to the wonderful garden views via a floor to ceiling double glazed window. A double glazed French door leads out onto the private patio/terrace area. Coved ceiling. Radiator.
KITCHEN - 10' 10'' x 8' 10'' (3.30m x 2.69m)
There is a lovely view of the front garden via a double glazed picture window. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with complementary worktop inset with a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over and complementary tiled splash back. Integrated appliances include a four-ring Moffat gas hob with Moben expelair extractor above and a Moffat eye-level double oven. Space for tall fridge/freezer. Space for washing machine and dishwasher. Radiator. Oak-effect flooring.
BEDROOM 1 - 16' 5'' (into door recess and narrowing to 13' 8'' 4.16m) x 11'10 (5.00m x 3.60m)
Once again another beautiful spacious room with superb views across the rear communal garden via a large double glazed picture window. Radiator. Coved ceiling. There is an attractive arched obscure window inset into one wall with open display shelf.
BEDROOM 2 - 10' 11'' x 9' 2'' (3.32m x 2.79m)
Double glazed picture window overlooking the front aspect. The bedroom is fitted with a white suite of furniture which includes two double wardrobes with hanging space, three high-level storage cupboards and a dressing table with drawer and wall-mounted mirror. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM/WC
The shower room is fitted with a white suite with a close coupled WC with hidden cistern and a wash hand basin inset into a beech worktop with a double storage cupboard beneath. There is a fully tiled shower cubicle with glass screen door and integral mains shower. There is a further double wall mounted cupboard with shelved storage and two slimline recessed cupboards all with white gloss door fronts and polished stainless steel handles. Wall mounted mirror. Extractor fan. Radiator. Down lighters.
OUTSIDE
Of particular note is the private garden terrace for apartment 2 which borders the area outside the lounge and bedroom 1.The front of Cranford House is bordered by high mature hedging with areas of bedding bordered by low brick walls. The bedding areas are planted with a range of mature shrubs and specimen trees. A tarmac drive leads to the garages. The rear southerly facing communal garden offers an oasis of peace and tranquility. It is mainly laid to lawn with areas of bedding planted with a beautiful array of shrubs, roses and perennials. The lawn meanders through the bedding areas and at the rear offers a seating area in the shade of some mature trees. There is a further lawned walkway bordered by shimmering bamboos.
GARAGE - 16' 0'' x 8' 7'' (4.87m x 2.61m)
The garage is situated at the front of Cranford House in a block of 4. It has an up and over door and had a new roof in 2013 which has a guarantee for 20 years.
DIRECTIONS
Upon leaving Exmouth on the main Salterton Road towards Budleigh Salterton, turn right into Elwyn Road and continue along to the end then turn right into Cranford Avenue, where you will find Cranford House a short way along on the left-hand side.
TENURE RATES & SERVICES
THE VENDORS WILL BE INCREASING THE LEASE TO 99 YEARS. The charge for maintenance is currently £104 per month and in addition they pay in the region of £140 per annum for buildings insurance. The ground rent is currently £20 per annum. There is mains gas, electric and water and there is a water meter.
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Property Features :
- SPACIOUS COASTAL TWO BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT
- SPACIOUS LOUNGE/DINING ROOM WITH SUPERB GARDEN VIEWS
- KITCHEN WITH INTEGRATED APPLIANCES
- BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED SHOWER ROOM/WC
- DOUBLE GLAZING/GAS CENTRAL HEATING