Property description
One bedroom, newly refurbished first floor retirement apartment within a short level walk of the town centre shops and seafront. The apartment enjoys a quiet & secure environment with a resident House Manager.
Directions:
From our Seaton office by foot: turn left and proceed towards the seafront. Turn left into Harbour Road. The entrance to Homebaye House can be found 200 yards on the right-hand side. Number 13 is on the first floor.
The Property:
Homebaye House comprises modern purpose-built apartments on the sea front, a short level walk from the town centre shops and facilities It offers a quiet and secure environment for the retired/over 60's with a resident House Manager. The telephone entry and alarm systems have been upgraded and a 24 hour Care Line System installed, as a back up to the Resident House Manager. The comfortably furnished Communal Sitting Room is regularly used for a variety of social events and activities and there are two double en-suite guest rooms, a laundry room and parking available on a first come, first served basis.Number 13 is situated on the first floor just around the corner from the lifts. It has recently undergone a complete schedule of refurbishment and is presented in excellent order throughout with a particularly well designed kitchen offering a comprehensive range of base and wall units with integrated appliances.
Accommodation:
All measurements approximate, includes:
Communal Entrance:
Communal entrance hall with lift and stairs to first floor. Hardwood door with spy hole and doorbell.
Entrance Hall:
Wall-mounted telephone entry system with ring pull for 24hr care line. Door to airing cupboard housing electric hot water tank, slatted shelving, electric meters and fuse box. Coat hooks. Multi-paned glazed door to:
Living Room: - 14' 4'' x 11' 8'' (4.366m x 3.562m) incl. recess
Dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows to Harbour Road and West towards the Town Centre. Television point. Telephone point. Emergency pullcord to careline. Electric wall mounted storage heater. Arch through to:
Kitchen: - 7' 3'' x 5' 11'' (2.208m x 1.792m)
Matching range of cream, shaker-style base and wall units with soft-close doors and drawers. Beech-effect roll-edge worktops. Stainless Steel, single bowl, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over. Integrated electric oven and hob. Integrated fridge with ice compartment. Splashback tiling. Vinyl flooring.
Bedroom: - 14' 2'' x 8' 9'' (4.317m x 2.668m) plus wardrobes
UPVC double glazed window. Electric wall mounted storage heater. Built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelves. Telephone point. 2 wall lights.
Bathroom: - 8' 9'' x 5' 5'' (2.655m x 1.641m) incl. shower
Fitted with a matching white suite comprising close-coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower cubicle with Mira electric shower and glazed, sliding door. Ladder-style towel radiator. Extractor fan. Emergency pull cord for careline. Splashback tiling to walls. Vinyl flooring. Wall light.
Tenure:
We are advised that the property is held on a 99 year lease which commenced in Sept 1984.
Service Charges:
We are advised collected via two 6-monthly instalments of approximately £1,221 (also can be paid monthly via direct debit) which includes the water rates, buildings insurance, laundry facilities, exterior window cleaning, the lighting, heating and cleaning of all public areas and the care of the gardens which are maintained by a professional gardener.
Ground Rent:
We are advised £220.00 half yearly.
Communal Parking:
Parking is available on a first come, first served basis.
Council Tax:
We are advised that the property is in Council Tax Band A.
Viewings:
Strictly by appointment through the vendors' sole agents Fortnam Smith & Banwell (Seaton) Ltd. Tel: 01297 23939.
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Property Features :
- First Floor Apartment for Over 60s
- Newly Fitted Kitchen with Integrated Applicances
- Newly Fitted Bathroom with Double Shower
- Lift & Stairs to All Floors
- Communal Laundry, Lounge, Guest Suite & Parking