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Front Elevation
Lounge
Lounge

2 bedroom apartment

Retirement
Chain-free
Sold STC
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Apartment
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
775 sq ft / 72 sq m

Key information

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Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Lift, Entryphone, Residents Lounge Area
  • Living/Dining Room
  • New Kitchen with Kitchen with appliances
  • 2 Bedrooms & Shower Room
  • Over 60's
  • Double Glazing & Electric Heating
  • Communal Laundry Facility
  • No Onward Chain
  • Balance of a 125 Year Lease commencing in 2007
  • Council Tax Band C
A first floor retirement apartment with lift in a sought after town centre gated development. 2 Bedrooms, Living/Dining Room with Study Area, Newly Fitted Kitchen with integrated appliances, Community lounge with kitchen facility, laundry, guest accommodation, parking EPC Band C.

Situation And Amenities - Conveniently situated within easy level walking distance from the very heart of the town centre and high street, yet enjoying this quiet, lovely riverside setting. All the towns amenities are easily accessible. The bus station is not far, and there is a branch line railway station providing a service to Exeter, where the main intercity service can be joined. Barnstaple is North Devon's regional centre and as such, houses the area's main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well the renowned Pannier Market. At Barnstaple, there is access via the A361 North Devon Link Road to Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway at Tiverton, where Tiverton Parkway also provides rail access to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours. The property is within about half an hours drive of the safe, sandy, surfing beaches of Croyde, Putsborough and Saunton (also with its sought after golf club) and Woolacombe. Exmoor is a similar distance, as is the Cornish border. There is access nearby to the Tarka Trail, ideal for both cyclists and walkers alike.

Description - Situated in the heart of Barnstaple town centre, opposite the High Street and within level walking distance of amenities, is this McCarthy & Stone development of 58 purpose-built retirement apartments for the over 55's which was completed in 2007. Port Mill Court offers all facilities to enable a comfortable retirement with many extras for the residents, which include a guest suite for relatives and family to stay, good size residential lounge, laundry room, security system for each apartment to the main entrance, emergency contact to the resident House Manager plus 24-hour care line, communal parking on a first come first served basis and communal gardens.

Entrance Hall - With entry phone point, night storage heater, large storage cupboard, airing cupboard with the hot water tank and shelving. Storage cupboard. Fitted carpet.

Living Room - A spacious 'L' shape room with study area, fitted carpet. Open access to:

Kitchen - Newly fitted Howdens kitchen with high gloss, matching white wall and base units with integrated appliances including; fridge/freezer, electric hob with extractor and oven. Wood effect flooring.

Bedroom 1 - With fitted wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Night storage heater. Fitted carpet.

Bedroom 2 - Panel heater, fitted carpet.

Shower Room - Refitted suite with vanity hand basin, W/C, walk in shower cubicle, extractor fan, tiled walls.

Outside - Electric gated access leading to parking, communal open plan seating areas.

Lease And Service Charges - The property is held on a balance of a 125 Year Lease commencing in 2007. For a breakdown of the service charges and ground rent please contact the selling agent. A prospective purchaser must be over 60 years old, with a partner over 55 also accepted. Service charge includes Insurance for the building, water charges, general maintenance of the building, communal areas and garden.

The service charge and ground rent are paid twice a year . This is currently paid up to September 2023 and the last cost for 6 months was £2391.62 service charge and £247.50 ground rent

Directions -
From the bottom of the High Street, proceed over Rolle Quay bridge, in the direction of Braunton, and turn first right into Mills Way. Port Mill Court will then be easily identified on the right hand side.

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Places of interest

    The office conducts the sale and letting of all town, village and country property and land throughout North Devon. As the regional office, Barnstaple works closely with Stags' two other North Devon offices at Bideford and South Molton. The Barnstaple office covers an area from Instow to West Exmoor, and inland to meet the boundary of South Molton. This includes an extensive stretch of coastline, as well as the Taw and Torridge Estuaries, which keeps the firm's Waterside Property Department extremely busy. North Devon is a wonderful place to live, work and visit. It is special for its people, its culture and its beautiful environment - most of it is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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