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2 bedroom retirement property for sale

A 2 bedroom retirement flat in Kingsgate
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Retirement
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Retirement property
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: B*
688 sq ft / 64 sq m

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

  • A SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR RETIREMENT FLAT
  • SITUATED ON THE EDGE OF THE CITY CENTRE
  • TWO GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS
  • LARGE LIVING ROOM
  • GENEROUS KITCHEN & WET ROOM/SHOWER ROOM
  • COMMUNAL GROUNDS AND RESIDENTS PARKING
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND 'C'
  • EPC = B LEASEHOLD
  • REF: DWE07449
A spacious first floor flat located in a popular retirement complex near the city centre. The property has two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and shower room. There is parking, communal grounds and the added benefit of no onward chain.

The Property - This is a great opportunity to purchase a rare two bedroom first floor retirement apartment, situated close to the city centre in the ever popular area of Pennsylvania. Designed specifically for assisted living for the over 60's, this particular flat is in the main block and has easy access to the exit and the residential lounge. The property has a good sized sitting room/dining room, a well appointed and above average sized kitchen, a large first bedroom with double built-in wardrobe, a smaller second double bedroom, a shower room that has been converted to a wet room and plenty of storage. There are a number of communal facilities including a large residents lounge, a laundry room and well maintained communal gardens to the rear including a large patio with seating area, there is also residents parking. Kingsgate is a development for the over 60's and was built by the highly regarded McCarthy and Stone, the property and surrounds are well looked after. The Care-line system links call points in each room connected to the house manager during office hours and a 24 hour careline outside of these hours. In addition, each flat has its own smoke alarm, secure entry system and security alarm.

The Location - Situated in the middle of Pennsylvania Road, Kingsgate is a very popular retirement complex located on the outskirts of Exeter city centre with direct access into the town. The city centre has a wealth of amenities from Princesshay shopping to Queen Street dining and everything in between. It's famous cathedral is always popular with tourists as well as locals. There are some local shops nearby and a bus service directly outside the building. Exeter St. Davids Station is within a mile and gives access to London, Cornwall and the north. Exeter also has an international airport with flights departing to various European destinations.

Directions - From the High Street, head up to John Lewis and turn left (with John Lewis on your left) and then immediately right into Longbrook Street. Follow the road and straight into Pennsylvania Road until you get to the traffic lights, where Kingsgate will be on your right hand side. Turn right into Union Road and right again into Devonshire Place. The entrance to Kingsgate's car park is then located on the right.

Communal Entrance -

Hall -

Living Room - 16' 4'' x 10' 2'' (4.97m x 3.1m) -

Kitchen - 10' 2'' x 7' 10'' (3.1m x 2.39m) -

Bedroom One - 14' 11'' x 9' 1'' (4.54m x 2.77m) -

Bedroom Two - 10' 11'' x 7' 0'' (3.34m x 2.13m) -

Shower Room - 9' 0'' max x 7' 10'' (2.74m max x 2.38m) -

Outside - Communal Gardens
Residents Parking

Lease Information - Lease - 99 years from 1989
Service Charge - £3,359.79 per year
Ground Rent - £255.70 per year

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