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This property is listed with:
Brights
18, Bridgeland Street, Bideford,
Telephone:
01237 473241
 

Full Details for 2 Bedroom Retirement Property for sale in Bideford, EX39 :

Upvc double glazed ground Floor 2 bed apartment requiring cosmetic refurbishment. Set within a particularly attractive age restricted development for those 55 years of age and over. Situated not far from the village square & available with no onward chain.

Although it is appreciated that the flat is now requiring cosmetic updating it does have the distinct advantage of being on the ground floor with immediate access to the well tended communal grounds.

Lilybridge is a specifically designed development planned for the retired being equipped with door entry phone and alarm call system linked to a central monitoring station providing 24 hour assistance should it be needed. There is also a visiting manager who attends Monday to Fridays.

The village centre is not far and affords a selection of local shops and Supermarket which incorporates a Post Office counter. The village also has its own Medical Centre, Dental Surgery, Library and indoor heated Swimming Pool Complex. From The Square regular bus services commute to the nearby Port and Market town of Bideford (1.5 miles) and local seaside resort of Westward Ho! (1 mile). 

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating. Upvc double glazed windows.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: B.

TENURE: Leasehold. Sold on a 125 year Lease commencing on 1st October 1989. Presently with a Ground Rent of £75 per annum, rising by £25 per annum at 21 year intervals until end of the lease.

SERVICE CHARGE: There is a monthly service charge of approximately £190 (this presently includes all water charges but there are plans for each flat to be placed on individual meters) to cover the cost of the exterior maintenance of the development, upkeep of all communal parts, cleaning and lighting of all communal parts, gardening, window cleaning (outside), Buildings Insurance, Central Monitoring System and Visiting managers.

Please note that the above figures are given for guidance only and are subject to confirmation.

USER RESTRICTIONS: To be used as a private residence for the occupation of one family. Residents should be over 55 years of age with the exception of a married spouse of an occupant who should be over 50 years of age. 
  
Pets are allowable if they do not cause annoyance. 

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: Upon reaching Northam village continue down into The Square taking the junction into Sandymere Road (to the left of 'The Secret Garden') then veering immediately right into Diddywell Road. Follow this road and upon passing the turning to Lily Close on the left the entrance to Lilybridge will be found immediately after.

The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

GROUND FLOOR

OUTER FRONT COMMUNAL DOOR: With security intercom entrance system.

ENTRANCE HALL: Staircase to first floor and PRIVATE ENTRANCE DOOR to:-

LIVING ROOM: 18'10\" x 9'10\" (5.74m x 3m) Upvc double glazed window. Night storage heater. 2 Ceiling light pendants. Double wall light. Telephone and television points. Glazed door to the inner hallway. Coved ceiling. Door to:-

KITCHEN: 12'6\" x 6'6\" (3.81m x 1.98m) Upvc double glazed window. Working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboards, drawers and appliance space (plumbing for washing machine) under. Recess for fridge/freezer. Electric cooker with filtered extractor unit over. Further working surface with cupboards under. Range of wall cupboards. Electric panel heater. Coved ceiling. Vinyl floor covering.

INNER HALL: Built-in airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder.

BEDROOM 1: 13'6\" x 9'9\" (4.11m x 2.97m) Upvc double glazed door, to outside, with matching side window and fitted vertical blinds. Night storage heater. Television point. Coved ceiling.

BEDROOM 2: 9'1\" x 8'8\" (2.77m x 2.64m) Upvc double glazed window. Night storage heater. Built-in wardrobe with shelf and hanging rail. Coved ceiling.

BATHROOM: 7'11\" x 5'3\" (2.41m x 1.6m) narrowing to 4'3\" (1.3m) Full wall tiling. Panelled bath with electric shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror over. Low level wc. Mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Extractor fan. Coved ceiling. Vinyl floor covering.

OUTSIDE

The apartment benefits from a small paved patio area which can be accessed immediately from bed 1. The attractive gardens and grounds at Lilybridge are mostly communal and taken care of by the Management Company.

There is a communal brick pavioured CAR PARKING AREA together with outside BIN STORE AREA and DRYING AREA.


Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and 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 or Surveyor. References to the Tenure 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 are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.

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Schools Nearby

Pathfield School
7.0 miles
The Lampard Community School
7.7 miles
Kingsley School
1.6 miles
Appledore Community Primary School and Nursery
0.8 miles
Northam, St George's C of E Infants and Nursery School
0.2 miles
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School
0.2 miles
Braunton Academy
4.7 miles
Bideford College
1.9 miles
Broomhayes School and Children's Centre
2.6 miles