1 bed Flat For Sale £100,000
A unique opportunity to purchase the only studio apartment at this popular development situated close to the town centre and a few hundred yards from the seafront.
Summary
Located on the second floor but with lift access, this studio apartment is presented in good modern order throughout with triple and double glazing and electric heating. The property is the current owner’s permanent home but could also suit those seeking a holiday home. A small entrance hall has overhead storage and leads into the sitting room/bedroom. Particular features of the room are the high ceiling and the west facing window with views over the delightful grounds. There is also a night-storage heater and a cupboard inside which is a king-size wall bed. A door from the Sitting Room leads into a light and airy, modern Kitchen/Breakfast room with a remotely controlled, triple glazed Velux skylight. There are a good range of modern units, a breakfast bar and fitted Bosch electric oven and hob. There is a freestanding fridge and dishwasher, both included in the sale. Between the kitchen/breakfast room and the shower room is a small inner hallway with fitted shelving and an airing cupboard with further shelving and a modern electric water heater. The shower room is fitted with a modern suite, mirrored wall units, a chrome electric towel heater, under floor heating and a remotely controlled, triple glazed Velux skylight.
Outside
Powys House stands in attractive communal grounds of around four acres with a large lawn garden, having a south facing aspect and tree lined boundary. Owners benefit from a laundry, spacious lounge, greenhouse, reading areas, guest suites and a full time house manager.
Location
There is residents/visitor parking and pedestrian access via Connaught Close, providing a convenient walk through to All Saints Road and onto the town centre. The seafront is approximately a third of a mile away. Sidmouth offers an excellent range of amenities that include numerous independent shops and High Street chains, regular buses to the surrounding area, a cinema, theatre, Waitrose, Lidl and sports clubs including rugby, cricket and golf.
Tenure
We understand that the apartment is leasehold and held on a 999 year lease from 1982.
Maintenance
There is a service charge for each apartment at Powys House, which is payable monthly in advance and covers the following items: The House Manager’s salary, the maintenance, repair and re-decoration of building structures and communal area facilities, maintenance of the laundry and its equipment and the two guest suites (which are available at a nominal cost for the use of the residents’ visitors), all external window cleaning, gardening, the cost of the water, gas and electricity for the communal areas (where applicable), buildings insurance plus contents insurance for the common areas, furnishing and equipment. The management charge for administration purposes is levied by the Housing Association or their agent in line with the housing corporation guidelines. The current service charge is £298.53 per month (correct 2021). Service charge payments can be liable to alteration, you should therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase.
Agents Notes
A resident must be 55 years of age or over. The lease contains specific arrangements for the re-sale of apartments. Re-sales are conducted on the seller’s behalf by the freeholder, Retirement Properties Ltd. The arrangements for the fees and costs which apply to this process have been amended by voluntary agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority. The sellers will be responsible for the fees to the estate agent, solicitor and any other costs such as the EPC, and in addition a fee calculated at 4% of the lower of the sale price or the sellers original purchase price, is payable to the freeholder.
Outgoings
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band is A.
EPC: Tba
Possession
Vacant possession on completion.
Ref: Dhs01923
Directions
From the top of the High Street, turn left into All Saints Road. At the roundabout take the third exit which is the entrance to Powys House.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the agents.
Important Notice
If you request a viewing of a property, we the Agent will require certain pieces of personal information from you in order to provide a professional service to both you and our clients. The personal information you provide may be shared with our client, but will not be passed to third parties without your consent. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, appliance, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order, or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor and/or surveyor. References to the tenure/outgoings/charges of a property are based on information supplied by the seller - the Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. Items shown in photographs/floor plans are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sale particulars. They may be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on a journey to view a property.
Summary
Located on the second floor but with lift access, this studio apartment is presented in good modern order throughout with triple and double glazing and electric heating. The property is the current owner’s permanent home but could also suit those seeking a holiday home. A small entrance hall has overhead storage and leads into the sitting room/bedroom. Particular features of the room are the high ceiling and the west facing window with views over the delightful grounds. There is also a night-storage heater and a cupboard inside which is a king-size wall bed. A door from the Sitting Room leads into a light and airy, modern Kitchen/Breakfast room with a remotely controlled, triple glazed Velux skylight. There are a good range of modern units, a breakfast bar and fitted Bosch electric oven and hob. There is a freestanding fridge and dishwasher, both included in the sale. Between the kitchen/breakfast room and the shower room is a small inner hallway with fitted shelving and an airing cupboard with further shelving and a modern electric water heater. The shower room is fitted with a modern suite, mirrored wall units, a chrome electric towel heater, under floor heating and a remotely controlled, triple glazed Velux skylight.
Outside
Powys House stands in attractive communal grounds of around four acres with a large lawn garden, having a south facing aspect and tree lined boundary. Owners benefit from a laundry, spacious lounge, greenhouse, reading areas, guest suites and a full time house manager.
Location
There is residents/visitor parking and pedestrian access via Connaught Close, providing a convenient walk through to All Saints Road and onto the town centre. The seafront is approximately a third of a mile away. Sidmouth offers an excellent range of amenities that include numerous independent shops and High Street chains, regular buses to the surrounding area, a cinema, theatre, Waitrose, Lidl and sports clubs including rugby, cricket and golf.
Tenure
We understand that the apartment is leasehold and held on a 999 year lease from 1982.
Maintenance
There is a service charge for each apartment at Powys House, which is payable monthly in advance and covers the following items: The House Manager’s salary, the maintenance, repair and re-decoration of building structures and communal area facilities, maintenance of the laundry and its equipment and the two guest suites (which are available at a nominal cost for the use of the residents’ visitors), all external window cleaning, gardening, the cost of the water, gas and electricity for the communal areas (where applicable), buildings insurance plus contents insurance for the common areas, furnishing and equipment. The management charge for administration purposes is levied by the Housing Association or their agent in line with the housing corporation guidelines. The current service charge is £298.53 per month (correct 2021). Service charge payments can be liable to alteration, you should therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase.
Agents Notes
A resident must be 55 years of age or over. The lease contains specific arrangements for the re-sale of apartments. Re-sales are conducted on the seller’s behalf by the freeholder, Retirement Properties Ltd. The arrangements for the fees and costs which apply to this process have been amended by voluntary agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority. The sellers will be responsible for the fees to the estate agent, solicitor and any other costs such as the EPC, and in addition a fee calculated at 4% of the lower of the sale price or the sellers original purchase price, is payable to the freeholder.
Outgoings
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band is A.
EPC: Tba
Possession
Vacant possession on completion.
Ref: Dhs01923
Directions
From the top of the High Street, turn left into All Saints Road. At the roundabout take the third exit which is the entrance to Powys House.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the agents.
Important Notice
If you request a viewing of a property, we the Agent will require certain pieces of personal information from you in order to provide a professional service to both you and our clients. The personal information you provide may be shared with our client, but will not be passed to third parties without your consent. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, appliance, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order, or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor and/or surveyor. References to the tenure/outgoings/charges of a property are based on information supplied by the seller - the Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. Items shown in photographs/floor plans are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sale particulars. They may be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on a journey to view a property.
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