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2 bedroom apartment

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2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
769 sq ft / 72 sq m

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Broadband: Super-fast 41Mbps *
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EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

A well presented ground floor apartment enjoying a south westerly aspect and situated in this popular development close to the town centre.

SUMMARY
This two bedroom ground floor flat enjoys a lovely outlook in a south and westerly direction over the communal grounds of this popular development. All the principle rooms take full advantage of the aspect and worthy of particular mention is the L shaped lounge/dining room which has sliding patio doors to the south side which lead onto a lovely patio area which is surrounded by some beautiful shrubs. The kitchen has a good range of storage units, worksurfaces and tiled splash backs and there is a built-in split level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood and space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine.The two bedrooms both have fitted wardrobes and enjoy a westerly aspect, the main bedroom having a range of fitted shelving. There is a shower room and separate cloakroom, therefore giving the flat two WC's. The shower room is fitted with a modern white suite comprising a large shower cubicle, WC and wash basin, with vanity cupboard below. The separate cloaks/wc also has a wash basin. Both the kitchen and shower room have been replaced in more recent years and the apartment is neutrally decorated throughout. The windows are double glazed and heating is via electric storage and panel heaters.

OUTSIDE
The flat also benefits from having a garage, number 13 (2.6m x 5.1m) which has an electric roller door, light and power.Powys House stands in attractive communal grounds with a large lawn garden, having a south facing aspect and tree lined boundary. Owners benefit from a laundry, spacious lounge, greenhouse, reading areas, guest suites and a full-time house manager.

LOCATION
There is residents/visitor parking and pedestrian access via Connaught Close, providing a convenient walk through to All Saints Road and onto the town centre.

TENURE
We understand that the apartment is leasehold and held on a 999 year lease from 1982.

SERVICE CHARGE
There is a service charge for each apartment at Powys House, which is payable monthly in advance and covers the following items: the House Manager's salary, the maintenance, repair and re-decoration of building structures and communal area facilities, maintenance of the laundry and its equipment and the two guest suites (which are available at a nominal cost for the use of the residents' visitors), all external window cleaning, gardening, the cost of the water, gas and electricity for the communal areas (where applicable), buildings insurance plus contents insurance for the common areas, furnishing and equipment. The management charge for administration purposes is levied by the Housing Association or their agent in line with the housing corporation guidelines. The current monthly service charge is £345.97 (July 2023). Service charge payments can be liable to alteration, you should therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase.

AGENTS NOTE
A resident must be 55 years of age or over. The lease contains specific arrangements for the re-sale of apartments. Re-sales are conducted on the seller's behalf by the freeholder, Retirement Properties Ltd. The arrangements for the fees and costs which apply to this process have been amended by voluntary agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority. The sellers will be responsible for the fees to the estate agent, solicitor and any other costs such as the EPC, and in addition a fee calculated at 4% of the lower of the sale price or the sellers original purchase price, is payable to the freeholder.

OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band is D.

EPC: D

POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.

REF: DHS02220

DIRECTIONS
From the top of the High Street turn left into All Saints Road and continue to the roundabout taking the third exit which is the entrance to the development.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
If you request a viewing of a property, we the Agent will require certain pieces of personal information from you in order to provide a professional service to both you and our clients. The personal information you provide may be shared with our client, but will not be passed to third parties without your consent. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, appliance, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order, or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor and/or surveyor. References to the tenure/outgoings/charges of a property are based on information supplied by the seller - the Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. Items shown in photographs/floor plans are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sale particulars. They may be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on a journey to view a property.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Leasehold

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