2 bed Flat For Sale £375,000
About the Property
4B The Headlands is a two bedroom first floor apartment overlooking the sea at Thorpeness. The apartment forms part of a small low rise block of properties enjoying access to the beach via its communal gardens. The apartment offers stunning sea views from the living room and main bedroom. The Headlands is believed to date back to the 1930s.
A communal entrance provides access to apartments 4B and 4C above (the first and second floor apartments). 4B is accessed by an internal staircase leading to the first floor. Arranged on one level, the accommodation comprises; entrance lobby, hall, living room providing sitting and dining areas, kitchen, modern shower room, main bedroom offering two built in wardrobes, and second bedroom to the rear of the apartment.
The property benefits from double glazed windows and gas fired central heating. Viewing is essential to appreciate the far reaching sea views and the gated access to the beach. The property would be an ideal home or second residence on the Suffolk Heritage Coastline.
About the Area
Thorpeness is a charming seaside village located within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths aonb. The village offers a sand and shingle beach is close to the rspb nature reserve at Minsmere. The village gained popularity in the early 20th century as a holiday village due to its coastal position, and now offers amenities and attractions including a boating lake known as The Meare (which has a maximum depth of three feet making it ideal for activities with children), the Dolphin Inn Free House, and the Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel.
Thorpeness is only two miles from the popular seaside town of Aldeburgh. Saxmundham, which is about 7 miles away, has a station which connects to Ipswich and the direct line to London Liverpool Street Station.
Directions
From the A12, if travelling northbound on the A12, proceed past Stratford St Andrew and then take the exit for the A1094, signposted Aldeburgh, Leiston. Proceed along the A1094 for approximately 2 ½ miles, and then turn left onto the B1069, signposted Leiston, Knodishall, Thorpeness (B1353). Drive through the small village of Knodishall, and then turn right onto the B1353 (Aldringham Lane). Proceed through Aldringham, and then at the staggered crossroads proceed straight ahead to continue on the B1353. Follow the B1053 into Thorpeness. At the junction (where The Dolphin will be visible straight ahead of you) proceed straight ahead and onto Old Homes Road. Continue to follow this road, and following a bend to the right, the building known as The Headlands will come into view, and 4B is located in the very middle of the building.
Services
We are advised by the vendor that mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected.
Council Tax
East Suffolk Council – Band C - £1,618.12 (2021-22).
Covenants, Footpaths, Rights of Way, and Listings
There is a restriction in the lease for commercial holiday lets less than one month.
Service Charge
The service charge appears to have been collected in arrears. £248 was paid for the period commencing 1st November 2019 to the 31st October 2020. This figure is reviewed annually at the agm of the company. We are advised that the service charge covers external maintenance, communal areas, and management charge.
Lease
The remainder of a 999 year lease commencing from "1st January 2008 less three days".
There is no ground rent on 4B The Headlands.
The freehold of Headlands is owned by Headlands (Thorpeness) Limited; a company owned by the owners of the head leases. There service charge is paid to Headlands (Thorpeness) Limited and we are advised that it is exclusive of buildings insurance.
4B The Headlands is a two bedroom first floor apartment overlooking the sea at Thorpeness. The apartment forms part of a small low rise block of properties enjoying access to the beach via its communal gardens. The apartment offers stunning sea views from the living room and main bedroom. The Headlands is believed to date back to the 1930s.
A communal entrance provides access to apartments 4B and 4C above (the first and second floor apartments). 4B is accessed by an internal staircase leading to the first floor. Arranged on one level, the accommodation comprises; entrance lobby, hall, living room providing sitting and dining areas, kitchen, modern shower room, main bedroom offering two built in wardrobes, and second bedroom to the rear of the apartment.
The property benefits from double glazed windows and gas fired central heating. Viewing is essential to appreciate the far reaching sea views and the gated access to the beach. The property would be an ideal home or second residence on the Suffolk Heritage Coastline.
About the Area
Thorpeness is a charming seaside village located within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths aonb. The village offers a sand and shingle beach is close to the rspb nature reserve at Minsmere. The village gained popularity in the early 20th century as a holiday village due to its coastal position, and now offers amenities and attractions including a boating lake known as The Meare (which has a maximum depth of three feet making it ideal for activities with children), the Dolphin Inn Free House, and the Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel.
Thorpeness is only two miles from the popular seaside town of Aldeburgh. Saxmundham, which is about 7 miles away, has a station which connects to Ipswich and the direct line to London Liverpool Street Station.
Directions
From the A12, if travelling northbound on the A12, proceed past Stratford St Andrew and then take the exit for the A1094, signposted Aldeburgh, Leiston. Proceed along the A1094 for approximately 2 ½ miles, and then turn left onto the B1069, signposted Leiston, Knodishall, Thorpeness (B1353). Drive through the small village of Knodishall, and then turn right onto the B1353 (Aldringham Lane). Proceed through Aldringham, and then at the staggered crossroads proceed straight ahead to continue on the B1353. Follow the B1053 into Thorpeness. At the junction (where The Dolphin will be visible straight ahead of you) proceed straight ahead and onto Old Homes Road. Continue to follow this road, and following a bend to the right, the building known as The Headlands will come into view, and 4B is located in the very middle of the building.
Services
We are advised by the vendor that mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected.
Council Tax
East Suffolk Council – Band C - £1,618.12 (2021-22).
Covenants, Footpaths, Rights of Way, and Listings
There is a restriction in the lease for commercial holiday lets less than one month.
Service Charge
The service charge appears to have been collected in arrears. £248 was paid for the period commencing 1st November 2019 to the 31st October 2020. This figure is reviewed annually at the agm of the company. We are advised that the service charge covers external maintenance, communal areas, and management charge.
Lease
The remainder of a 999 year lease commencing from "1st January 2008 less three days".
There is no ground rent on 4B The Headlands.
The freehold of Headlands is owned by Headlands (Thorpeness) Limited; a company owned by the owners of the head leases. There service charge is paid to Headlands (Thorpeness) Limited and we are advised that it is exclusive of buildings insurance.
