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2 bedroom apartment

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2 bed
2 bath

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Double glazing, Central heating
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • Virtual Tour/Online Viewings Also Available
  • Superb First Floor Retirement Apartment
  • 2 Double Bedrooms (both en-suite)
  • Generous Lounge/Dining Room
  • Modern Fitted Kitchen
  • Overlooking Croquet Lawn
  • Garage & Visitor Parking
  • Picturesque Surroundings
  • Fantastic Communal Facilities & Grounds
  • EPC: C70

Located in outskirts of the sought-after village of Abbotskerswell, The Priory enjoys an enviable rural setting where you can find peace and tranquillity.  The beautiful grounds expand to approximately 5 acres with communal gardens, woodland, meadow, croquet lawn, putting green and a walled Mediterranean garden,  all enjoying superb rural views over Kingskerswell Down. 

The development caters for over 60s (if a couple, one needs to be over 60 years of age) and consists of 43 cottages and apartments centred around the historic Priory. It boasts extensive social and leisure facilities for residents to enjoy including: heated swimming pool, restaurant, bar, library and two high-quality laundry rooms. There is a village manager and 24 hour emergency call alarm system offering peace of mind

Abbotskerswell is a desirable village with a charming ambience and strong community. It boasts a popular inn/restaurant, Orchard Cafe, general store, church and a well-regarded primary school. Approximately 5 miles from Totnes and 2 miles from Newton Abbot with a wider range of facilities including schools, shops, superstores, hospital, race course and mainline railway station. In addition, its close proximity to the newly constructed A380 bypass ensures easy access to the M5 motorway and Exeter, the local coastal areas and the Dartmoor National Park.

This superbly-presented first floor apartment is situated within the modern purpose-built Priory Court within the grounds of the Priory and overlooks the croquet lawn. The spacious accommodation has been extensively modernised and improved. It offers a modern kitchen, boasts two double bedrooms, both with en-suites, there are also two reception rooms and a reception hall/study area. The apartment also benefits from a garage and visitors' parking.

Accommodation

A communal entrance with stairs or level access from rear lead to the first floor where the flats own entrance door leads to the entrance hall with storage and coats cupboard and electric wall heater opening into the reception hall/study area with recessed display shelving and further storage cupboard. Multi glazed double doors lead to the lounge which is dual aspect with feature arched window to side and sash window to front along with glazed French doors leading onto a balcony enjoying pleasant views overlooking the croquet lawn, feature fireplace, ornate coved ceiling and opens to the dining room with sash window enjoying pleasant views overlooking the croquet lawn. The kitchen is extensively fitted with a modern and stylish range of wall and base units with work surfaces, tiled splashback, inset single drainer sink unit, integrated appliances including double oven, hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Sash window enjoying pleasant views overlooking the croquet lawn. Bedroom one has sash windows to rear and a range of fitted wardrobes to one wall and an en-suite bathroom with white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, low-level WC, vanity wash basin, heated towel rail, tiled walls and sash window. Bedroom two has a sash window to rear and en-suite, shower room comprising shower cubicle, low-level WC, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail tiled walls and obscure glazed window. 

Parking
There is a garage with electric up and over door and visitors' parking.

Agent's Notes
Council Tax: Currently Band F
Mains water. Mains drainage. Mains electricity.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: 299 years from 01/12/1986 (262 years remaining)Service Charges/Ground Rent: £671.35 pcm Review Frequency: 1st May annually. Last increase £2 pcm
Assignment Fee: 2.5% (1st year), 5% (2nd year), 7.5% (3rd year), 10% (4th year) or 12.5% (after year 4) of the sales price when the property is re-sold (payable by seller). 

Key Facts available on request.

Age Restriction: 60+ years. For multiple occupation, at least 1 partner must be 60 years of age.

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