One bedroom, ground floor retirement apartment within a short level walk of the town centre shops and seafront. The apartment enjoys a quiet & secure environment with a resident House Manager alongside outside space accessible from the living room.
The Property: Homebaye House comprises of modern purpose-built apartments on the sea front. A short level walk from the town centre shops and facilities, It offers a quiet and secure environment for the retired/over 60's with a resident House Manager. The telephone entry and alarm systems have been upgraded and a 24-hour Care Line System installed, as a back up to the Resident House Manager. The comfortably furnished Communal Sitting Room is regularly used for a variety of social events and activities and there are two double en-suite guest rooms, a laundry room and parking available on a first come, first served basis. Number 2 is situated conveniently on the first floor, close to the main entrance for Homebaye House.
A private door with security spyhole gives entry to the apartment's entrance hallway which gives access to all rooms and a large storage cupboard with electric hot water tank, electric meter and shelving.
The living room benefits from a large picture window looking out over Harbour Road towards the tramway and roundabout, with a patio door which leads out to a section of garden belonging to the property.
Doors from the living room give access to the communal gardens. Immediately outside is an area which has a small, paved section, and is mainly laid to gravel with a wooden fence border to one side. As the property occupies the corner of the plot, this garden is perfect to quietly sit out in as not many people will pass through but is available to all residents.
An archway leads into the kitchen which is now in need of refurbishment but features a sink with wooden base and wall units.
The property has a double bedroom with built in wardrobe and a fully fitted bathroom with WC, bath and sink.
The apartment benefits from night storage heating and double glazing.
Tenure: We are advised that the property is held on a 99-year lease.
Service charges: We are advised that there is a charge collected via two 6-monthly instalments of approximately £1274.38 (also can be paid monthly via direct debit or annually £2548.76). This includes the water rates, buildings insurance, laundry facilities, exterior window cleaning, the lighting, heating and cleaning of all public areas and the care of the gardens which are maintained by a professional gardener.
Ground Rent: There is an annual charge of £415.08 which can be paid in 6-month instalments.
Communal Parking: Parking is available on a first come, first served basis.
Services: We are advised mains water, drainage, and electricity services are connected.
Council Tax: We are advised that this property is in council tax band A. East Devon District Council. Tel: 01404 515616
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