2 bed Flat For Sale £330,000
The Priory is situated within an unrivalled rural setting enjoying peace and tranquillity on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Abbotskerswell. The beautiful grounds expand to approximately 5 acres with communal gardens, woodland, meadow, croquet lawn and putting green, all enjoying superb rural views over Kingskerswell Down. There is also a walled Mediterranean garden with egress.
The development caters for over 60s (if a couple, one needs to be over 60 years of age) and consists of 43 cottages and apartments centred around the historic Priory which boasts extensive social and leisure facilities for residents to enjoy including a heated swimming pool, restaurant, bar, library and two high-quality laundry rooms for residents' use. There is a village manager and 24 hour emergency call alarm system offering peace of mind to residents.
Abbotskerswell is a desirable village with a charming ambience and strong community. It boasts a popular inn/restaurant, Orchard Cafe, general store, church and a well-regarded primary school. Approximately 5 miles from Totnes and 2 miles from Newton Abbot with a wider range of facilities including schools, shops, superstores, hospital, race course and mainline railway station. In addition, its close proximity to the newly constructed A380 bypass ensures easy access to the M5 motorway and Exeter, the local coastal areas and the Dartmoor National Park.
Accommodation
This superbly-presented ground floor apartment is situated within the modern purpose-built Priory Court within the grounds of the Priory and overlooks the croquet lawn. The spacious accommodation has been extensively modernised and improved by the current owners including a modern kitchen and shower rooms, underfloor heating and stone tiled flooring. Boasting two double bedrooms, both with en-suites there are also two reception rooms and a reception hall/study area. The apartment also benefits from a garage and visitors' parking.
A hardwood entrance door leads to the hallway with stone tiled flooring, coats cupboard, further cupboard, coved ceiling and picture rail, opening into a reception hall/study area, again with stone tiled flooring, recessed display alcoves and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving. Multi glazed double doors lead into the sitting room with a sash window and French doors enjoying pleasant views over the croquet lawn and across to Kingskerswell Downs, fitted bookcase and storage to one wall and opening to the dining room which also has stone tiled flooring, and sash style window enjoying the same views as the lounge and multi-glazed double doors to the reception hallway/study area. The kitchen is fitted with a bespoke range of wall and base units with Brazilian marble worktop, tiled splashback and integrated double sink unit and appliances including double oven/combination microwave, hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, kickboard storage, display lighting and sash style window enjoying the same views as the lounge. The master bedroom has stone tiled flooring, a range of fitted wardrobes with storage to one wall and sash window to the rear. The en-suite comprises shower cubicle with glazed screen and seat, vanity wash basin and low-level WC with concealed cistern, medicine cabinet, heated towel rail and mirror, tiled flooring and obscure glazed window. Bedroom two also has tiled flooring, a range of fitted wardrobes with storage over and sash window. The en-suite comprises a shower cubicle, low level WC, vanity wash basin, tiled flooring and obscure double-glazed window.
Parking
There is a garage with electric up and over door and visitors' parking.
Agent's Notes
Council Tax: Currently Band F
Mains water. Mains drainage. Mains electricity.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: 299 years from 25/12/1986 (265 years remaining)
Service Charges/Ground Rent: £652 pcm
Review Frequency: 1st May annually. Last increase £2 pcm
Age Restriction: 60+ years. For multiple occupation, at least 1 partner must be 60 years of age.
The development caters for over 60s (if a couple, one needs to be over 60 years of age) and consists of 43 cottages and apartments centred around the historic Priory which boasts extensive social and leisure facilities for residents to enjoy including a heated swimming pool, restaurant, bar, library and two high-quality laundry rooms for residents' use. There is a village manager and 24 hour emergency call alarm system offering peace of mind to residents.
Abbotskerswell is a desirable village with a charming ambience and strong community. It boasts a popular inn/restaurant, Orchard Cafe, general store, church and a well-regarded primary school. Approximately 5 miles from Totnes and 2 miles from Newton Abbot with a wider range of facilities including schools, shops, superstores, hospital, race course and mainline railway station. In addition, its close proximity to the newly constructed A380 bypass ensures easy access to the M5 motorway and Exeter, the local coastal areas and the Dartmoor National Park.
Accommodation
This superbly-presented ground floor apartment is situated within the modern purpose-built Priory Court within the grounds of the Priory and overlooks the croquet lawn. The spacious accommodation has been extensively modernised and improved by the current owners including a modern kitchen and shower rooms, underfloor heating and stone tiled flooring. Boasting two double bedrooms, both with en-suites there are also two reception rooms and a reception hall/study area. The apartment also benefits from a garage and visitors' parking.
A hardwood entrance door leads to the hallway with stone tiled flooring, coats cupboard, further cupboard, coved ceiling and picture rail, opening into a reception hall/study area, again with stone tiled flooring, recessed display alcoves and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving. Multi glazed double doors lead into the sitting room with a sash window and French doors enjoying pleasant views over the croquet lawn and across to Kingskerswell Downs, fitted bookcase and storage to one wall and opening to the dining room which also has stone tiled flooring, and sash style window enjoying the same views as the lounge and multi-glazed double doors to the reception hallway/study area. The kitchen is fitted with a bespoke range of wall and base units with Brazilian marble worktop, tiled splashback and integrated double sink unit and appliances including double oven/combination microwave, hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, kickboard storage, display lighting and sash style window enjoying the same views as the lounge. The master bedroom has stone tiled flooring, a range of fitted wardrobes with storage to one wall and sash window to the rear. The en-suite comprises shower cubicle with glazed screen and seat, vanity wash basin and low-level WC with concealed cistern, medicine cabinet, heated towel rail and mirror, tiled flooring and obscure glazed window. Bedroom two also has tiled flooring, a range of fitted wardrobes with storage over and sash window. The en-suite comprises a shower cubicle, low level WC, vanity wash basin, tiled flooring and obscure double-glazed window.
Parking
There is a garage with electric up and over door and visitors' parking.
Agent's Notes
Council Tax: Currently Band F
Mains water. Mains drainage. Mains electricity.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: 299 years from 25/12/1986 (265 years remaining)
Service Charges/Ground Rent: £652 pcm
Review Frequency: 1st May annually. Last increase £2 pcm
Age Restriction: 60+ years. For multiple occupation, at least 1 partner must be 60 years of age.
