Chequers Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully presented one bedroom ground floor apartment in the highly desired location of Barum Court - exclusively for people ageD 60 years and over. This one bedroom apartment is homely and welcoming and has the added attraction of its own door to the well kept communal gardens. Located within walking distance of Barnstaple town centre and the open spaces of Rock Park and the popular Tarka Trail and the added re-assurance of an onsite manager at certain times, 7 Barum Court is your perfect retirement property.

Chequers Estate Agents are delighted to offer to the market this spacious, superbly presented 1 bedroom ground floor apartment situated within the popular Barum Court development. Barum Court was built in 1988 by well respected McCarthy & Stone and comprises of 51 retirement apartments. Forming an attractive building set in mature landscaped communal gardens. The town centre itself offers an excellent range of amenities and is within a short level walking distance therefore convenient and easily accessible. Barum Court offers all facilities to enable a comfortable retirement with a generous residents lounge, laundry room, along with a resident house manager onsite at certain times of the day along with an intercom security system with all floors being lift assisted.

The apartment itself has been a much loved home and has been greatly improved throughout to create a modern and bright apartment. The accommodation briefly comprises: a welcoming entrance hallway with two handy storage cupboards. The hallway provides easy level access to all internal rooms. Apartment 7 has a cosy living room with door and window overlooking and access the beautiful communal gardens and views towards the church. Off the living room is the modern kitchen with ample of cupboard space, integrated oven along with space and plumbing for your washing machine. The apartment has a generous size double bedroom with built in wardrobes and a window overlooking the gardens along with a modern fully tiled bathroom complete with a large shower cubicle, vanity sink and corner storage which makes it both spacious and practical. Chequers Estate Agents the sole selling agents advise an early inspection to avoid disappointment as this a rare opportunity to acquire a ground floor apartment in such good condition with its own access to the beautiful gardens.

Situated in the valley of the River Taw, Barnstaple is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has a variety of great shops, supermarkets, restaurants, schools and pubs. As well as those all important recreation facilities including a leisure centre, cinema, a pannier market, and a theatre. The A361 North Devon Link Road provides convenient access to the M5 Motorway. Further sandy beaches and coastal walks at Saunton, Croyde, Codden Hill and Woolacombe are within easy reach, as is Exmoor. Barnstaple Train Station is also within a short walk or drive.

Entrance Hallway - A welcoming entrance hallway, providing level access to all internal rooms. Two useful storage cupboards, one housing the fuse box and electric heater, fitted carpet. Intercom system.

Living Room - 4.34m x 3.51m (14'3 x 11'6 ) - A spacious and cosy living room which is light and bright with a beautiful outlook. UPVC double glazed door giving access to the communal gardens, as well as a double glazed window overlooking the gardens and church beyond. Electric heater, fitted carpet.

Kitchen - 3.28m x 1.73m (10'9 x 5'8 ) - A beautifully presented and modern white gloss fitted kitchen, providing ample of cupboard space. Further matching wall cabinets and drawers. Inset 1 1/2 ceramic sink set into worksurface with cupboard space below. Integrated single oven with four ring hob and extractor above, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for upright fridge / freezer. Extensive tiling, vinyl flooring.

Bedroom - 5.56m x 2.62m (18'03 x 8'7 ) - UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking the beautifully well kept communal gardens, fitted double wardrobes, electric heater, fitted carpet.

Shower Room - 2.18m x 1.75m (7'2 x 5'9 ) - A modern three-piece white suite comprising double shower cubicle in a tiled surround, WC and vanity wash hand basin with useful drawers below. Shaver socket, extensive tiling, heated towel rail, fitted carpet, extractor fan.

Agents Notes - SERVICE CHARGE: £1532.47 PAID EVERY 6 MONTHS

GROUND RENT: £249.00 PAID EVERY 6 MONTHS

Property was built in 1988 and has a lease for 125 years so now has 90 years left.


Upon a successful re-sale a percentage needs to be paid to the site owner,

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.