No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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Guide price£600,000
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2 bedroom apartment for sale

Aurora, Barton Close, Sidmouth
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Apartment
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C*
1,033 sq ft / 96 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold | 959 yrs left
Ground rent: £0 per annum
Service charge: £1,540 per annum
Council tax: Band D
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
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 (959 years remaining)
Aurora is an elegant Grade II* listed period building which is situated just off the seafront at Sidmouth with all of the amenities of the town centre within easy reach. The building has recently been the subject of an extensive renovation - a 2 year project done in conjunction with English Heritage. This apartment was at one time the summer retreat of the author JRR Tolkien, who wrote part of The Lord of the Rings here.

This apartment is situated on the second floor and offers gracious, elegant rooms with large windows, giving pleasant views to the sea, and across the nearby cricket, tennis, croquet and bowling grounds. The light and airy sitting/dining room has an impressive fireplace as a focal point and gives access to an inner hall. The kitchen incorporates a host of integrated appliances, including Neff oven, hob and microwave, a fridge and a freezer. A large utility cupboard provides useful space for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. There are two large double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and a bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Outside
To the front of the property is gravelled parking exclusively reserved for residents, providing convenient and hassle-free access. Just a short level walk away lies the delightful seafront and beach, along with the town centre with its range of cafés, independent shops and restaurants.

Directions
To find Aurora itself from the Bedford Hotel on the seafront, take the B3186 Station Road (signposted Exeter and Honiton) past the car park, bowling green, and croquet lawn on the left. Opposite the turning into Fortfield Terrace, turn right. Go past the bus stop and immediately before the no-entry sign is the access to Kennaway House on the left.  Aurora is located behind Kennaway house, if you proceed to the rear  you will find parking available.
 
Location
Sidmouth is an elegant Regency coastal town which is home to attractive beaches, stylish eating places and great shopping.  Sitting in a valley between Peak Hill to the West and Salcombe Hill to the East, it is surrounded by the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site and the South West Coast Path.
Schools are plentiful and medical facilities are excellent with a surgery and small hospital in the town centre plus a new, modern health centre on the outskirts of town close to the popular Waitrose supermarket. Transport links are good with regular bus services to Exeter and Honiton with its rail links to London Waterloo. The Cathedral City of Exeter with its International Airport and access to the M5 is only 16 miles to the West.

Places of interest

    We are the Team who likes to stand out from the crowd. Halls Estate Agents was established in Ottery St Mary in 1997 and expanded and rebranded to Hall and Scott Estate Agents in 2011 with additional offices in West Hill, Topsham, Sidmouth, and Exmouth. We are the only independent Estate Agent offering full coverage of the East Devon area, and as such, offer a unique level of coverage in this highly sought-after area. All our staff live locally, so, our knowledge of the East Devon market is extensive. We are open six days a week to ensure we are here for both buyers and sellers, renters and landlords and we strive to 'go the extra' mile for everyone we deal with, paying particular attention to specific requirements and ensuring that we fulfill our customers' expectations, honestly and efficiently. Within our teams, we have specialists who deal with all aspects of our business - sales, marketing, investment, and rentals - so, whatever your requirement; we will be willing and able to help. We strive to be different, to offer a level of service that is above and beyond our customers' expectations so, please do give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you. East Devon is home to a wealth of local attractions and sites of interest perfect for families and couples alike. The majority of the area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, along with the Jurassic Coast which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cutting through the East Devon countryside to the coast are a number of dramatic valleys, including the Exe, Culm, Otter, Sid, and Axe. Many idyllic villages can be found here, and wildlife diversity is high. The opportunity to walk, cycle, and tour these valleys and the high ridges that separate them should not be missed.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on February 7, 2022

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on February 7, 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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