Chequers Estate Agents of Barnstaple have been instructed to offer for sale No.4 Barum Court, a much improved and well positioned 1 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment forming part of the prestigious Barum Court development and being located within walking distance of Barnstaple town centre and the open spaces of Rock Park and the popular Tarka Trail.

No 4 Barum Court has the notable attraction of having its own independent access via a back door which is approached from the communal garden. In addition the apartment has immediate access on to a paved seating area which can be found directly outside the lounge/back door.

No.4 Barum Court is an easy to manage apartment which has been much improved and well maintained over the years and viewers who take the time to look will be impressed and will see first hand the attractive open outlook over the neatly kept communal gardens. The apartment benefits from electric heating and UPVC double glazed windows with fitted blinds supplied by Hilarys included in the sale. The accommodation is arranged of a hallway and briefly comprises lounge with a door to a paved seating area, fitted kitchen with a built in hob, oven and fridge freezer, re fitted shower room and a double bedroom with built in wardrobes.

Barum Court was built in 1988 by McCarthy and Stone and comprises 51 retirement apartments ( there is an age restriction of 60 or over to purchase but the other occupant can be younger than this). The building is set in mature landscaped gardens, accessible for the benefit of all residents and guests. To assist residents, the building has its own lounge where events are held, a kitchenette for making tea/ coffees, a visitors room comprising 2 single beds, (note – this room has to be pre-booked and there is a charge for its use).

LOCATION
Barum Court can be found at the end of Litchdon Street which is one of Barnstaple's oldest streets. Barnstaple town centre is within easy walking distance and has multiple shops, banks and an indoor market. Additionally there is a nearby doctors practice plus a 24hr A&E Hospital in town. Furthermore, there are excellent local bus services, a rail station linking to the national network and a national coach depot. Rock Park and the River Taw are virtually on your door step and is a lovely place to take a stroll.

AGENTS NOTE 
Service charge for March 2021 to September 2021 is £878.60 and is payable six months in advance it is worth noting that this payment has been paid up to September 2021. This charge covered the cost of water rates, washing and drying facilities, building insurance, window cleaning, garden maintenance, communal lighting and heating, the site manager alarm call, plus a resident site manager. 

Ground rent for the period March 2021 – September 2021 is £221.47 (and is also payable 6 months in advance). The ground rent is payable for the remaining period of the 125 year lease which commenced in 1988.

FRONT DOOR TO 

ENTRANCE HALL 
Fitted carpet, coved ceiling, security entry system, door to airing cupboard/hoover cupboard with fitted shelving and new hot water heater (mains pressure hot water) regency style panelled door to

LOUNGE/DINER 15'6 X 10'7 
With a feature fireplace with an electric fire, ornate surround, coved ceiling, electric storage heater, emergency pull chord, tv point power points, fitted 'Hilary window and door blinds, door to paved seating with room for a table and chairs, a lovely place to sit and enjoy the well maintained gardens. Archway through to

KITCHEN 7'4 X 5'5 
Attractively fitted with matching base and wall mounted cupboards including a glass fronted display cupboard, built in electric hob with fitted oven/microwave under, integrated fridge with freezer section, inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, power points, coved ceiling

BEDROOM 12' X 8'8
Fitted mirror fronted wardrobes, power points, coved ceiling, emergency pull chord, window overlooking the communal gardens, fitted 'Hilary' window blinds

SHOWER ROOM 
Professionally refurbished to feature a fully tiled shower room with a tiled corner shower with Mira shower, glazed shower screen, vanity wash hand basin, mixer tap, low level W.C, heated towel rail, electric wall heater, extractor fan, emergency push button

NOTE 
For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.