Strand Court, Chingswell Street, Bideford, EX39

Well presented purpose built two bedroom retirement flat with a sought after views over the adjoining Football club and the Bowls Green. Occupying a level location convenient for the town centre shops and attractive quayside. Available with no onward chain.

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: THE LEASE: 125 year term from 2001. We believe that the current annual service charge is in the region of £3,626.40 and the annual ground rent is in the sum of £410. 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.

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 D.

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.

FOURTH FLOOR

PRIVATE ENTRANCE HALL: Shallow cupboard, night storage heater and fitted carpet.

LIVING/DINING ROOM: 6.50m x 6.00 Slightly restricted head - Large cupboard housing hot water tank, view of the Bideford Football club pitch, two night storage heaters and fitted carpet. Access to eaves.

KITCHEN: 3.87m x 2.20m Working surface incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink unit, four ring electric hob with extractor above and tiled splash back. Cupboards and drawers with matching wall units, eye level oven. Vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM ONE: 5.54m x 3.21m Views of the Bideford bowling club green, built in wardrobes and a night storage heater. Fitted carpet.

EN-SUITE: Low level WC, vanity wash basin, shower cubicle with fully tiled walls and a heated towel rail. Creda wall heater and fitted carpet.

BEDROOM TWO: 4.78m x 2.80m Views of the Bideford bowling club green, electric heater and fitted carpet.

BATHROOM: Vanity wash basin, low level WC, bath with fitted shower over and tiled splash back. Heated towel rail, Creda wall heater and fitted carpet.

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