1 bed Flat For Sale £250,000
Fortfield Terrace, Sidmouth

A lower ground floor, Grade II* Listed apartment situated on one of Sidmouth's most recognisable and historic roads, minutes from the seafront.

SUMMARY
Forming the lower ground floor of this imposing Regency terraced building that received a new roof and external decoration in 2022, the property offers spacious one bedroom accommodation with gas central heating. Private external stairs descend to an entrance area with two storage rooms and sitting area. Once inside the property a spacious sitting room has a sash window to the front benefitting from a southerly aspect, an ornate feature fireplace and is open plan to the kitchen/dining room. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of units to include a double oven and hob and with space for a fridge and washing machine. The dining area could lend itself to a range of uses including a study or occasional bedroom area for visiting guests.An inner hallway leads to the good size double bedroom with window and door to the rear courtyard garden, a walk-in wardrobe and a cupboard housing the gas boiler. The shower room was refitted in 2016 with a white suite and mains shower.

OUTSIDE
A glazed door gives access to the rear of the building where there are two large storage cupboards and steps rising to an attractive and private patio garden. A wrought iron gate provides rear access in the event of an emergency.

LOCATION
Fortfield Terrace is Grade II* Listed due to its architectural and historical importance. The raised footpath itself is Grade II Listed and combined with its situation, set just back from the seafront, is unrivalled in the town. All town centre amenities are a short walk away and Sidmouth itself benefits from an excellent range of amenities to include Waitrose, a cinema, theatre, beautiful public gardens, The Byes and River Sid and sports clubs to include an eighteen hole golf course.

OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band is B.

SERVICE CHARGE
The property is liable for 10% of repairs and maintenance and are advised there is currently a monthly service charge of £48. A resident's parking scheme is in operation, a permit costing £35 per year.

TENURE
Leasehold. There is a term of 999 years. We are advised the property owns an equal share of the freehold interest and that the building is managed alongside the neighbouring building, number 4, by the residents themselves. Pets are permitted as is long letting for a minimum of six months, however holiday letting and Airbnb are forbidden.

EPC: N/A

POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.

REF: DHS02159

DIRECTIONS
Having driven through the town centre at the bottom of Fore Street turn right to drive in a westerly direction along the seafront. At the mini roundabout take the second exit up Station Road passing the car park entrance on the left. Immediately after the croquet lawn on the left turn left into Fortfield Terrace where visitors are welcome to park for 30 minutes.

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.

Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Leasehold