1 bed Flat For Sale £250,000
Lantern Court, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

Enjoying outstanding views across the picturesque harbour, Lantern Hill, Hillsborough, the Bristol Channel and the distant Welsh coast is this superb one bedroom purpose built apartment in a stunning contemporary development specifically for residents over 60 years of age. Built by McCarthy & Stone in 2012, the apartment has its own large sea facing balcony.

AGENTS NOTE
Lantern Court has its own secure and covered car park, albeit there is a limited numbers of spaces. The spaces are rented from McCarthy & Stone at a cost of £500 per annum. We understand there maybe parking spaces available at present.
The property is leasehold with the balance of an original 125 year lease which commenced in 2012. We understand that the service charge for this year is £189.64 per month and includes maintenance of the common and external areas, window cleaning, buildings insurance and water rates. The ground rent charge is £425 per annum and this is currently paid in two instalments every six months of £212.50. Pets are allowed within the building if you currently have one, but once the pet passes away a replacement is not allowed. We understand the property can be let, but occupants must comply with the over 60’s criteria. We also understand McCarthy & Stone are due 1% of any future sale price which is payable upon completion of the sale.

The town of Ilfracombe itself has a variety of small independent shops as well as larger supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl and Co-Op. There are schools for all ages, a health care centre, cottage hospital, theatre, post office and a bank. The picturesque seafront and harbour has further shops, bars and some fantastic restaurants. Wildersmouth Beach and the famous Victorian handcrafted Tunnels Beach are along the Esplanade which leads to the harbour area. The renowned artist Damien Hirst’s influence can be felt by the addition of many art galleries which have appeared over recent years, together with his majestic 60’ tall ‘Verity’ statue at the harbour mouth. Barnstaple, North Devon’s main trading centre is approximately 12 miles away with many of the big name shops and rail link to the intercity network at Tiverton. North Devon has a huge amount to offer with fabulous golden sands and surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, just a short car ride away and Exmoor National Park is within easy reach and enjoys some breath taking scenery and mile and miles of walking.
Applicants are advised to proceed from our offices in Ilfracombe High Street in an easterly direction, following the High Street along to Portland Street. After passing the last shops, continue along where Lantern Court can be found on the left hand side before reaching the first set of traffic lights.