2 bedroom apartment for sale

Part of our Signature collection; Situated in a prime elevated position along Felixstowe’s seafront is this beautifully presented first floor split level apartment with two allocated parking spaces, feature bay window and balcony offering exceptional sea views.

Part of an award winning development by Gipping Homes which was praised by The Felixstowe Society for ‘a sensitive restoration of an iconic building’. Cautley House and the surrounding development have been sympathetically restored and blends seamlessly with the original Grade II listed building.

The secure, shared foyer opens into a communal reception hall with stairs leading up to the apartment.

A door leads into a lobby with built-in storage and a door opening into the generous siting/dining room which has Karndean flooring flowing through into the kitchen/breakfast room, hall, bathroom and second bedroom. There are double glazed sash style windows to the side and a full height feature bay with sea views.

Behind a partition wall is the kitchen/breakfast room, which could be easily adapted to recreate an open-plan living space and kitchen. There is an extensive range of base and eye level units with Caesarstone work surfaces and integrated appliances include a range style cooker with extraction canopy, fridge/freezer, wine cooler and dishwasher.

The inner hall has a built-in cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine. Doors open to bedroom two, bathroom and stairs lead down to the main bedroom.

The bathroom has a ceramic tiled under-floor heating and a heated towel rail. There is a contemporary suite comprising a bath, shower with waterfall shower, basin with vanity storage and WC.

The second bedroom has two double glazed sash style windows to the rear and freestanding wardrobe and storage cupboard.

The fantastic main bedroom is of generous proportions has two freestanding wardrobes and double doors opening onto the balcony with wrought-iron railings and panoramic sea views. A door also leads into an en-suite shower room with tiled under-floor heating, heated towel rail, a large built-in storage cupboard, walk-in shower, WC and basin and vanity unit.

Outside
An automated gate opens into a communal driveway which meanders through the well-tended elevated grounds and leads to the spacious parking area where there are 2 designated parking spaces for the apartment as well as additional guest parking. There is also bike storage.

The Barlett & Cautley House shared mature gardens stocked with a variety of mature plants, trees and shrubs, creating a delightful and welcoming setting.


Location

Felixstowe lies on the popular east coast of Suffolk and is fast becoming the next sought-after area for coastal living, with easy access to the A12, A14 and rail services to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Norwich.

There are 4 miles of beach that run from Landguard Point, with an 18th century fort, to Felixstowe Ferry, a charming fishing hamlet and home to Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club. In between are the award-winning Seafront Gardens and the town with a theatre, cinema, shops and plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from. The town also has a wide range of recreational facilities including a leisure centre, tennis club, rugby club and cricket club.

Felixstowe South Beach and Pier were named one of only 76 Blue Flag rated beaches in England to have 'excellent' water quality for swimming, awarded by environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy. The only beach to be awarded a Blue Flag in Suffolk, Felixstowe has been undergoing a period of regeneration and improvement over the past several years and the Pier was reopened in 2017, following a £3million makeover.

Apartment living is popular with those looking for second homes due to their desirable 'lock up and leave' nature and with many in secure, gated developments.

Directions

Please use IP11 7SF as the point of destination.

Important Information

Services - We understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property and there is gas fired under-floor heating.

Leasehold – 125 years commencing 2013.
Service Charge – currently £3284 per annum paid in 2 instalments.
Ground Rent – currently £350 per annum paid in 2 instalments.
Council Tax – Band E
EPC exempt as part of a Grade II listed building