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2 bedroom apartment

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

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Band B
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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: Leasehold
  • SOUGHT AFTER RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT FOR AGES 60 AND OVER
  • WELL PRESENTED 2 BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT
  • GARDEN ENJOYING STUNNING VIEWS
  • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS (EN SUITE TO MAIN)
  • STUNNING ESTUARY VIEWS
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • RESIDENTS PARKING
  • ELECTRIC HEATING
  • DOUBLE GLAZING
Enjoying a quiet and convenient location on this attractive development of retirement homes for the over 60's, is this well presented and maintained 2 double bedroom ground floor apartment benefiting from pvcu double glazing, electric underfloor heating and views over the River Taw and surrounding area.

The accommodation briefly comprises; lounge with views, kitchen with wall and base units, integrated oven and hob with space for dishwasher and tall fridge freezer. There is also a dining area with french doors and electric operated curtains. There are 2 double bedrooms, 1 with fitted wardrobes and large ensuite modern shower room. To the hall also is a secondary wet room with 3 piece suite and utility cupboard with plumbing and space for washing machine and dryer.

Outside, there are landscaped communal gardens with residents' private parking close by, the property also enjoys a patio section of garden which overlooks the estuary and beyond.

Oaklands Gardens is conveniently situated in Sticklepath which offers amenities including convenience store, popular pub and restaurants. A regular bus service operates in the area to Barnstaple town centre which offers an excellent range of amenities including both local and national high street shops, banks and leisure facilities, including cinema, theatre and leisure centre, and the North Devon District Hospital just on the periphery of the town. The North Devon Link Road (A361) is also convenient and offers a fast route to the M5 at Junction 27 (Tiverton) and the Motorway Network beyond. An excellent bus service operates between Barnstaple and surrounding towns with further connections beyond. A national mainline railway line links Barnstaple with Exeter St. David's, with further connecting services to London and beyond, and to Exeter Central for the excellent shopping facilities.
From Barnstaple town centre, head out of town over the Long Bridge, heading towards Sticklepath. At the top of the hill, continue straight across the mini roundabout and after the shops on the right hand side, take the second turning right into Oakland Avenue. At the roundabout continue straight across and at the end of the road turn right into Park Avenue. Proceed down Park Ave and Oaklands Gardens is at the far end of the road. Parking can be seen on the left hand side, and the property is accessed via steps or a gentle sloping path.

Rooms

Entrance Hall

Living Room 4.32m x 4.06m

Kitchen/Diner 3.6m x 3.48m

Bedroom 1 4.52m x 3.18m

En Suite

Bedroom 2 3.35m x 3.18m

Wet Room

Tenure
Leasehold - 125 year lease commencing 2004

Service Charge
Vendor advises £1,176.00 per annum

Ground Rent
Vendor advises £96.00 per annum

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric under floor heating

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent

Council Tax Band
B - North Devon District Council

1. Agents Note
There is a levy of 1% of the resale value charged by the landlords to cover their legal and administration duties in transferring the lease to the new owner(s)

2. Agents Note
Only 1 occupant has to be over the age of 60 to be eligible to purchase the property

Property information from this agent

Places of interest

    Established in 1924, Webber's estate agents are a national award-winning, independent estate agency, voted in the Top 3 estate agents in the UK for customer service in 2014. We have 16 West Country offices for residential sales & lettings in North Devon, West Somerset, Exmoor and Cornwall. Our exclusive Fine & Country marketing enables us to put our property in Park Lane, right in the heart of London, offering fabulous market exposure. In addition, with specialist departments for Commercial Property, Survey & Professional and New Homes, we deliver a comprehensive property service, with an enviable reputation as professionals in property, the leading Barnstaple estate agents. The town of Barnstaple is situated on the banks of the River Taw and is surrounded by stunning countryside and coastline with some of the most popular beaches in the UK.  The town is the commercial heart of North Devon and offers shopping centres and national stores alongside family businesses, including the famous Pannier Market, giving visitors a real mix and variety.  The villages surrounding the town have differing styles of property with each village offering something unique to prospective buyers and, with excellent transport links and schools, Barnstaple remains one of the most popular locations in the South West.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on February 8, 2022

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    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

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