All Saints Road, Sidmouth £285,000

Forming part of a popular development, built in the 1980's, the flat is located on the first floor which has lift access from the main entrance hallway. The property is offered for sale with no on-going chain and has double glazing and electric heating. Once inside, the entrance hall has a number of storage cupboards, to include an airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. A spacious dual aspect sitting room has fine views to both the south and west, overlooking the mature communal grounds. A separate kitchen is fitted with modern units, to include a built-in oven and grill, electric hob, dishwasher and with space for a fridge/freezer. The main bedroom is of a good size and has a range of fitted wardrobes, cupboards and drawers. The second bedroom also has a fitted wardrobe and a modern shower room has a good size cubicle and fitted storage

Powys House stands within attractive communal grounds of around five acres with large lawn garden enjoying a southerly aspect with a mature, tree-lined boundary. The development lies within a conservation area and provides residents with a surprising degree of seclusion considering the close proximity of the town centre and seafront. Owners benefit from a laundry, spacious lounge with veranda, greenhouse, reading areas, guest suites and a full time House Manager.

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 property owns a single garage numbered 30, which is located in the lower block of garages past the main entrance.

We understand that the apartment is leasehold and held on a 999 year lease from 1982.

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 annual charge is £4,305.00, correct at August 2024. Service charge payments can be liable to alteration, you should therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase.

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

Vacant possession on completion.

On entering Sidmouth on the A3052 from Exeter, turn right at the junction with The Bowd Inn to join the B3176 (Station Road). Follow the road down into Sidmouth and at the mini roundabout at the Woodlands Hotel take the first exit left into the entrance of Powys House. Follow the driveway up and around behind the building passing the main entrance on the right and down into the visitor parking area.

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.

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