*** sold by harrison lavers & potburys *** A unique opportunity to purchase
the only studio apartment at this popular development that would serve as an
ideal, private holiday home for family and friends. Close to the town centre
and a few hundred yards from the seafront.
**Summary**
Located on the second floor but with lift access, this studio apartment is
presented in good modern order throughout with triple and double glazing and
electric heating. The property has been a permanent home but could also suit
those seeking a holiday home. A small entrance hall has overhead storage and
leads into the sitting room/bedroom. Particular features of the room are the
high ceiling and the west facing window with views over the delightful
grounds. There is also a night - storage heater.
A door from the sitting room leads into a light and airy, modern
kitchen/breakfast room with a remotely controlled, triple glazed Velux
skylight. There are a good range of modern units, a breakfast bar and fitted
Bosch electric oven and hob. There is a freestanding fridge and dishwasher,
both included in the sale. Between the kitchen/breakfast room and the shower
room is a small inner hallway with fitted shelving and an airing cupboard with
further shelving and a modern electric water heater. The shower room is fitted
with a modern suite, mirrored wall units, a chrome electric towel heater,
under floor heating and a remotely controlled, triple glazed Velux skylight.
**Outside**
Powys House stands in attractive communal grounds of around four acres with a
large lawn garden, having a south facing aspect and tree lined boundary.
Owners benefit from a laundry, spacious lounge, greenhouse, reading areas,
guest suites and a full time house manager.
**Location**
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 seafront is approximately a third of a mile away. Sidmouth offers
an excellent range of amenities that include numerous independent shops and
High Street chains, regular buses to the surrounding area, a cinema, theatre,
Waitrose, Lidl and sports clubs including rugby, cricket and golf.
**Tenure**
We understand that the apartment is leasehold and held on a 999 year lease
from 1982.
**Maintenance**
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 service charge is £339. 72 per month (correct March
2023). Service charge payments can be liable to alteration, you should
therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase.
**Agents Notes**
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.
**Outgoings**
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band is A.
**EPC: D**
**Possession**
Vacant possession on completion.
**Ref: Dhs01923**
**Directions**
From the top of the High Street, turn left into All Saints Road. At the
roundabout take the third exit which is the entrance to Powys House.
**Viewing**
Strictly by appointment with the agents.
**Important Notice**
If you request a viewing of a property, we the Agent will require certain
pieces of personal information from you in order to provide a professional
service to both you and our clients. The personal information you provide may
be shared with our client, but will not be passed to third parties without
your consent. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, appliance,
fixtures, 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 and/or surveyor. References to the tenure/outgoings/charges 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/floor plans are not included
unless specifically mentioned within the sale particulars. They may be
available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any
property and make an appointment to view before embarking on a journey to view
a property.

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