Strand Court, Bideford, EX39

Purpose built one bed ground floor retirement flat with sought after views over looking the Bowling Green. Occupying a level location convenient for the town centre shops and attractive quayside.

Strand Court comprises some 49 retirement apartments (majority being 1 bedroom) arranged over 4 floors. The complex is designed for those aged 60 and over and benefits from a lift facility to all floors and many personal safety features including Careline to ensure that help is at hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Careline system also controls door entry and monitors the fire alarm system. There is a camera entry system at the main entrance which will allow you to view a visitor through a channel on your television set before letting them in. There is also resident House Manager available to help whenever it is required along with a twin bedroom Guest Suite with en-suite shower room where friends or relatives can spend the night for a reasonable charge.

THE LEASE: 125 year term from 2001. We believe that the current annual service charge paid in 2021 was is in the region of £2,350 and the annual ground rent is in the sum of £350. These costs cover the upkeep of the communal facilities including lighting and heating, House Manager, Careline facilities, water and sewerage charges, building insurance and external maintenance of the building.

AGENTS NOTE: The flats are restricted to residents of 60 years plus with the exception of a couple where the partner can be 55 years plus as long as the other partner is 60 years plus.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage connected. Economy 7 electric heating. Illuminated lighting switches. Easy access power points, telephone points, TV and radio aerial points, plus numerous emergency intercom pull cords.

COUNCIL TAX: Band B.

DIRECTIONS: From Bideford Quay with the river on your right hand side continue around the Kingsley Road (with the Victoria Park and Playing Fields to the right) taking the first principle turning left into Chingswell Street where Strand Court will be seen prominently on the right. There is ample Pay and Display car parking upon The Pill opposite.

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

MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR: With security camera and intercom.

SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION AREAS with Residents Lounge and kitchen, House Managers office and Laundry Room. Lift facility or stairs to all floors.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL: Shallow cupboard, night storage heater and fitted carpet. Large shelved cupboard housing boiler and cloaks rack.

LOUNGE/DINER: 6.15m x 3.24m max Night storage heater, electric coal effect fire, uPVC double glazed door opening to outside.

KITCHEN: 2.30m x 2.08m max Working surface incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink unit, electric four ring hob with extractor above, oven below, cupboards and drawers with matching wall units. Tiled splash back, wall heater with fitted vinyl flooring and a pleasant view of the bowls green.

BEDROOM ONE: 4.61m x 2.78m max Night storage heater, built in mirror fronted wardrobe, fitted carpet and views of the bowls green.

BATHROOM: Large shower cubicle with wash basin vanity unit, low level WC and an electric towel rail. Extractor fan, extensive wall tiling plus a wall heater.

EXTERNALLY: Well-maintained communal gardens with private area to the south having access from the Residents Lounge. Resident’s car parking (very limited). A benefit of being on the ground floor is that there is direct access from the apartment to the communal gardens which gives a most pleasant place to sit out and enjoy.