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2 bedroom apartment

Retirement
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Apartment
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B*
538 sq ft / 50 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Share of freehold
Service charge: £1,112.88 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Share of freehold (124 years remaining)
A purpose-built and well maintained 2 bedroom first floor apartment for the over 55's within easy walk of the town centre and views to the countryside beyond

SITUATION: Castle House comprises a purpose-built block of six apartments with penthouse just off the town centre of Axminster close to the marketplace, shops and supermarkets, cafe's, Church and railway station. Axminster offers an active community with many leisure pursuits and organisations to suit most hobbies.

The coast at Lyme Regis lies some 8 miles distant with its famous Cobb and beaches, boating, Marine Theatre and golf course.

THE PROPERTY: Castle House sits on a corner plot and was built in 1989, the building features rendered and colourwashed elevations under a "turret-style" roof as its name suggests and the flats are stipulated for the over 55's.

No 6 has been well maintained and presented with neutral decor throughout and has high ceilings, electric night storage heaters and large double-glazed windows particularly to the living/dining room to make the most of the natural light and views over the town to the hills behind.

DIRECTIONS: Proceeding into Axminster town centre from the east, turn right at The George into Victoria Place and the property will be seen on the right-hand side.

THE ACCOMMODATION comprises the following:
A couple of steps rise from the pavement to the front door which has a secure entry system. This opens into a shared hallway and staircase.
FRONT DOOR TO ENTRANCE HALL with intercom phone system
KITCHEN 6' 5" x 8' 2" (1.98m x 2.51m): Fitted base and eye-level units with wood -effect work surfaces over and modern tiled splashbacks, new integrated electric oven with 4-ring induction hob and extractor fan, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine.
LIVING/DINING ROOM 12' 5" x 12' 5" (3.80m x 3.80m): A light and airy room with double aspect windows.
BEDROOM 1: 10' 0" x 12' 5" (3.05m x 3.80m) A good-sized double room.
BEDROOM 2: 6' 9" x 11' 6" (2.08m x 3.53m) A single room which can be used as a bedroom, or would make a separate dining room, office, for hobbies room.
BATHROOM: 4' 11" x 8' 3" (1.52m x 2.52m) Panelled bath with shower and curtain over, WC and hand wash basin, mirrored medicine cabinet and shaver light, partly tiled walls and extractor fan.

There is a useful secure cellar STORE ROOM 11' 10" x 10' 8" (3.61m x 3.26m) with power and light.

TENURE: There is a freehold Management Company which is self-administered by the residents. The apartment has a 125 year lease from 2017 with 119 years remaining. The current annual service charge is £1,112.88. The development does not allow pets. Council Tax Band: B

TC/CC/1202/13423

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on July 28, 2022

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