Strand Court, Chingswell Street, Bideford, EX39

Purpose built 2 bed ground floor retirement flat boasting views over both the Bowling Green and Football Pitch. 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 5 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.

With the fact that this is one of very few of the 2 bed designs in the block and coupled with the fact that it is on the ground floor the agents have no hesitation in recommending an early appointment to view.

TENURE: The flat is Leasehold with the balance of a 125 year term as of 2001. The current annual service charge is in the region of £3,630 and the annual ground rent is in the sum of £420. 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 C.

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 principal 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

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL: Cloak fixture. Electric storage heater with shelf over. Shallow cupboard which houses the electric meter and consumer unit. Walk-in storage cupboard with fitted shelves and houses the hot water cylinder. Carpet as laid.

MAIN BEDROOM: 15'8" (4.78m) x 8'8" (2.66m) increasing to 10'9" (3.29m) Upvc double glazed window with aspect over the adjoining Bowling Green. Built-in double wardrobe with mirror fronted folding doors. Telephone and television points. Electric storage heater. Carpet as laid.

LIVING ROOM: 15'8" (4.79m) plus bay x a maximum of 12'2" (3.71m) Being of a slightly irregular shape. Deep bay with upvc double glazed side windows and upvc double glazed door which gives an aspect directly over the football pitch and gives access to outside. Electric storage heater. Wall mounted shelving unit. Telephone and television point. Electric panel heater. Carpet as laid. Multi paned glazed door to the bedroom 2/dining room. Multi paned double doors to:-

KITCHEN: 10'3" (3.13m) x 7' (2.15m) Upvc double glazed windows enjoy a fabulous dual aspect with views over the Bowling Green and football pitch. Working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit and 4 ring ceramic hob (extractor hood over) with a good range of cupboards and drawers below together with freestanding freezer. Built-in electric oven with cupboards above and below. Recess with generous sized freestanding fridge. Range of matching wall cupboards. Electric fan heater. Vinyl floor covering.

BEDROOM 2/DINING ROOM: 11' (3.36m) x 9' (2.75m) With this room having inter-connecting doors to both the entrance hallway and living room it allows for great versatility. Upvc double glazed windows which enjoy a fine dual aspect with views over the football pitch and over an area of the communal gardens. Electric panel heater with shelf over. Carpet as laid.

BATHROOM: 6'9" (2.07m) narrowing to 5'6" (1.69m) x 5'5" (1.66m) Full wall tiling. Panelled bath with mains fed shower over and folding side screen. Vanity wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Low level wc. Heated towel rail. Electric fan heater. Wall mounted mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Vinyl floor covering.

EXTERNALLY: Well maintained communal gardens with private area to the south having access from the Residents Lounge. Residents car parking (very limited).

A bonus 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.