1 bed Flat For Sale £250,000
Isabel Court, Cowick Street, Exeter

A beautifully presented ground floor retirement apartment with private balcony overlooking the communal gardens and St Thomas Park, situated within the ever popular Isabel Court, located in the heart of Exeter.

Introduction - Completed in early 2012, Isabel Court is a wonderful development of private apartments built by award-winning developers McCarthy Stone. Specifically designed for 'Retirement Lifestyle' for those over 55 years of age the development enjoys a host of facilities for the benefit of home owners including; a super communal lounge, a lift service all floors, mobility scooter store, laundry room and a landscaped garden backing onto the adjacent St. Thomas Park. Further peace-of-mind is found in the service provided by our excellent House Manager who oversees the smooth running of the development. There is also a 24-hour emergency call system in the apartments and communal areas. A guest suite is available to receive family and friends for which a small charge of £25 per night is made.

It's so easy to make new friends and to exercise both body and mind at Isabel Court; there are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; coffee mornings, games and quiz nights, seasonal and themed events and occasional organised trips. Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners can 'dip in and out' of activities as they wish.

Isabel Court is located on an active suburban Street with a plethora of shops (a Tesco Express is adjacent to the development), restaurants and bars, hairdressers, health centre and so many other useful amenities. Bus routes are located outside the development whilst Exeter St Thomas rail station is at the Eastern end of Cowick Street less than a quarter of a mile away.

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Entrance Hallway - Having a solid Oak veneered entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency pull cord, large walk-in boiler cupboard with light, shelving and housing the Gledhill boiler supplying domestic hot water and concealed 'Vent Axia' heat exchange system. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the Living room.

Living Room - A generous size room with double-glazed door with matching side panel opening onto a good-size balcony with an outlook over the communal gardens and St Thomas park. Focal point fireplace with an inset electric fire, Dimplex electric panel heater. A feature glazed panelled door leads to the kitchen.

Kitchen - With a double-glazed window. Modern range of 'maple effect' fitted wall and base units with contrasting laminate worktops and incorporating a stainless steel inset sink unit. Integrated appliances comprise; a four-ringed hob with stainless steel chimney extractor hood over, single oven and concealed fridge and freezer. Extensively tiled walls and tiled floor.

Double Bedroom - Double-glazed window. Fitted wardrobe with hanging rail, shelving and mirror-fronted sliding doors, electric panel heater.

Bathroom - A modern white suite comprising; panelled bath with shower above, low-level WC, vanity wash-hand basin with under-sink cupboard and mirror with strip light and shaver point over. Fully tiled walls and floor, electric wall heater, electric heated towel rail and emergency pull cord.

Further Information - There are lovely landscaped communal gardens backing onto St Thomas pleasure ground park. Car parking is available with a yearly permit at a charge of around £250 per annum (subject to availability).

Service Charge (Breakdown) - . Cleaning of communal windows & external of apartment windows
. Water rates for communal areas and apartments
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. 24-hour emergency call system
. The cost of the House Manager who oversees the smooth running of the development
. Upkeep of gardens and grounds
. Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
. Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
. Buildings insurance

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge: £2,367.24 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2024)

Lease Information - Lease length: 125 years from June 2011
Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review date: June 2031