1 bed Flat For Sale £100,000
An elegant and spacious one bedroom first floor apartment located in the Mildmay Wing. Set within a Grade I Listed magnificent Devonshire Mansion with twelve acres of manicured gardens. Grand shared spaces and Guest Suite. Exclusively for the over 55's.
Situation Set deep in the rolling hills of South Hams in Devon, a couple of miles away is the picturesque Georgian town of Modbury, at the heart of the South Hams and the vibrant waterfront city of Plymouth is just ten miles to the west.
Flete house Flete House is set in unspoilt rolling parkland punctuated by magnificent oaks and other centuries old trees, overlooking the beautiful Erme Valley as the tranquil river meanders towards its estuary a couple of miles downstream. From the terraces are breathtaking views towards Ermington and Dartmoor. This splendid house was the family seat of the Mildmays. The earliest parts date back to Elizabethan times. In the 1870s the house was greatly enlarged by Norman Shaw.
Set in 12 acres of landscaped grounds, the house and stables have been impeccably restored and refurbished and now comprise 29 exclusive self-contained serviced apartments. Flete House is designed for a relaxed lifestyle in a stylish and tranquil environment. The apartments may be used as a main home or a 'lock up and leave' home for those who travel, or perhaps have another residence abroad.
Apartment 9
accommodation Located on the first floor in the Mildmay Wing, this apartment has views over the rear gardens.
Communal entrance Stairs giving access to the first floor. Wooden panelled door to:-
entrance hall Storage cupboard. Doors to principal rooms.
Kitchen/diner A wonderful light and spacious room with glorious garden views. Fitted kitchen comprising buttermilk wall and base units with a wood effect roll edge worksurface and stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances to include electric hob and oven with extractor fan over. Freestanding slimline dishwasher. Granite mullion window overlooking the rear gardens.
Sitting room A magnificent reception room with granite mullion windows offering wonderful views over the gardens.
Bedroom A large double bedroom with granite mullion windows offering wonderful views over the gardens. Large floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes, wall mounted radiator and coved ceiling.
Bathroom Leaded obscure glass window to the rear elevation. Double shower cubicle with chrome attachments. Vanity wash hand basin, low level WC and bidet. Wall mounted chrome towel heater.
Grand shared spaces dining room
Wood panelled with an impressive granite fireplace and plaster ceiling. Windows give views onto the huge trees in the driveway and also onto the gardens at the rear.
Drawing room
With magnificent plaster ceiling and beautiful fireplace. It is a light uplifting room and a lovely place to meet other residents or friends and family for coffee after lunch or on other social occasions.
Library
Stunning panelled room with book lined walls. There is a spectacular carved marble fireplace with two small pairs of windows each side with stained glass by Burne Jones. The bookcases have interesting carvings with individual small faces. It is a quiet place to relax in the leather armchairs for a read, do a jigsaw or play chess. It is also used for social events.
Billiard room
A very large and impressive room with a full size billiard table at its centre. Yoga classes are held here, and also concerts and carol services.
Parking Allocated parking for the apartments together with visitors parking.
Tennis court Available all year round.
Croquet lawn In the summer the lawn is prepared for croquet, and residents enjoy an annual competition fuelled by Pimms.
Staffing and security Flete House is attended by staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your security and peace of mind are assured by the presence of courteous and helpful Flete Management staff.
The guest suite For a small charge, this suite can be used for family and friends who cannot be accommodated in an owner's apartment.
Service and maintenance charges The current service and maintenance charge is £1030 per calendar month.
This charge is made up of costs common to all the apartments such as buildings insurance, maintenance, gardening staff, cleaning staff, 24 hour security and 'concierge' staffing, window cleaning etc.
In addition to all this, most of the household utility bills are included, for example, electricity, lighting, central heating, water and drainage. Apartment owners are responsible for telephone and council tax charges.
Tenure Leasehold with a 99 year lease from 2004.
Council tax Band C.
Directions From Luscombe Maye's office in Modbury, take the A379 towards Plymouth, for about two miles; just after crossing the Erme at Sequers Bridge, the entrance to Flete House will be seen on the left hand side. Turn in between the fine stone gateposts and follow the road through the park and up hill, through another grand stone entrance into the large car park for residents and visitors.
Situation Set deep in the rolling hills of South Hams in Devon, a couple of miles away is the picturesque Georgian town of Modbury, at the heart of the South Hams and the vibrant waterfront city of Plymouth is just ten miles to the west.
Flete house Flete House is set in unspoilt rolling parkland punctuated by magnificent oaks and other centuries old trees, overlooking the beautiful Erme Valley as the tranquil river meanders towards its estuary a couple of miles downstream. From the terraces are breathtaking views towards Ermington and Dartmoor. This splendid house was the family seat of the Mildmays. The earliest parts date back to Elizabethan times. In the 1870s the house was greatly enlarged by Norman Shaw.
Set in 12 acres of landscaped grounds, the house and stables have been impeccably restored and refurbished and now comprise 29 exclusive self-contained serviced apartments. Flete House is designed for a relaxed lifestyle in a stylish and tranquil environment. The apartments may be used as a main home or a 'lock up and leave' home for those who travel, or perhaps have another residence abroad.
Apartment 9
accommodation Located on the first floor in the Mildmay Wing, this apartment has views over the rear gardens.
Communal entrance Stairs giving access to the first floor. Wooden panelled door to:-
entrance hall Storage cupboard. Doors to principal rooms.
Kitchen/diner A wonderful light and spacious room with glorious garden views. Fitted kitchen comprising buttermilk wall and base units with a wood effect roll edge worksurface and stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances to include electric hob and oven with extractor fan over. Freestanding slimline dishwasher. Granite mullion window overlooking the rear gardens.
Sitting room A magnificent reception room with granite mullion windows offering wonderful views over the gardens.
Bedroom A large double bedroom with granite mullion windows offering wonderful views over the gardens. Large floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes, wall mounted radiator and coved ceiling.
Bathroom Leaded obscure glass window to the rear elevation. Double shower cubicle with chrome attachments. Vanity wash hand basin, low level WC and bidet. Wall mounted chrome towel heater.
Grand shared spaces dining room
Wood panelled with an impressive granite fireplace and plaster ceiling. Windows give views onto the huge trees in the driveway and also onto the gardens at the rear.
Drawing room
With magnificent plaster ceiling and beautiful fireplace. It is a light uplifting room and a lovely place to meet other residents or friends and family for coffee after lunch or on other social occasions.
Library
Stunning panelled room with book lined walls. There is a spectacular carved marble fireplace with two small pairs of windows each side with stained glass by Burne Jones. The bookcases have interesting carvings with individual small faces. It is a quiet place to relax in the leather armchairs for a read, do a jigsaw or play chess. It is also used for social events.
Billiard room
A very large and impressive room with a full size billiard table at its centre. Yoga classes are held here, and also concerts and carol services.
Parking Allocated parking for the apartments together with visitors parking.
Tennis court Available all year round.
Croquet lawn In the summer the lawn is prepared for croquet, and residents enjoy an annual competition fuelled by Pimms.
Staffing and security Flete House is attended by staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your security and peace of mind are assured by the presence of courteous and helpful Flete Management staff.
The guest suite For a small charge, this suite can be used for family and friends who cannot be accommodated in an owner's apartment.
Service and maintenance charges The current service and maintenance charge is £1030 per calendar month.
This charge is made up of costs common to all the apartments such as buildings insurance, maintenance, gardening staff, cleaning staff, 24 hour security and 'concierge' staffing, window cleaning etc.
In addition to all this, most of the household utility bills are included, for example, electricity, lighting, central heating, water and drainage. Apartment owners are responsible for telephone and council tax charges.
Tenure Leasehold with a 99 year lease from 2004.
Council tax Band C.
Directions From Luscombe Maye's office in Modbury, take the A379 towards Plymouth, for about two miles; just after crossing the Erme at Sequers Bridge, the entrance to Flete House will be seen on the left hand side. Turn in between the fine stone gateposts and follow the road through the park and up hill, through another grand stone entrance into the large car park for residents and visitors.
