One bedroom, first 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 and a lift to all upper floors.
For Sale By Online Auction. Starting Bids £40,000. Terms and Conditions Apply.
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 17 is situated on the first floor and can be accessed by either of the two lifts in the building or the stairs.
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 hot water tank, electric meter and shelving. On the right-hand side is the bathroom with white suite comprising a bath with Mira shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin with fully tiled walls and towel rail with electric infra-red wall mounted heater over. The living room has a window to one side which if you stand up at the window you have sideways views to the sea. There is a night storage heater and arch which opens to the kitchen with modern white base and wall units with 1.5 bowl sink, electric hob and space for under unit fridge. The double bedroom has built-in wardrobes and a window looking out to the side with the same views as the living room and a night storage heater.
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 £1911.00 (also can be paid monthly via direct debit or annually £3823.14). 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 installments.
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
Auctioneers Additional Comments:
Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.
Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both the marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.
This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.
Full clarification is available upon request or by notification within the legal pack.
The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. VIEWING THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO BIDDING IS ADVISED.
Bids can be made via The Auctioneers or the Marketing Agents website.
Your details may be shared with additional service providers via the marketing agent and/or The Auctioneer.
A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers' obligations and sellers' commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.
In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures.
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit of 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 6,000 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.
Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass your details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.
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