Kingsley Road, Westward Ho,
Bideford, EX39 1JB

Attractive recently refurbished 1 bedroom ground floor apartment in Kingsley Court for buyers 55+, near Westward Ho! beach. No onward chain.

This is an exciting opportunity to acquire an exceptionally attractive 1 Bedroom Ground Floor apartment offering comfort and security for purchasers aged 55 years and over. Kingsley Court is a grand historic building ideally situated in the popular seaside village of Westward Ho! is an up-and-coming coastal destination with a glorious sandy beach and a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops, cafés and bars. Close by is the Royal North Devon Golf Course, the oldest in England and widely regarded as one of the finest in the UK.

Kingsley Court is exceptionally well kept and maintained, benefiting from an on-site, hands-on warden working 5-days a week. There is plentiful residents’ parking and a lift serving the building for added convenience. The apartment, itself, has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and features an open-plan Living Room / Kitchen with abundant natural light streaming through 4 UPVC double glazed windows. The Kitchen is fully fitted and includes brand new Howdens units and worktops together with a built-in oven and hob, along with an integrated undercounter fridge and freezer. The Living Room has a newly fitted carpet and a useful shelved recess ideal for display pieces.

The En-suite Bedroom is also of generous size, newly carpeted and benefits from 4 large double glazed windows, creating an appealing and uplifting space. A door leads to the En-suite Shower Room, which has also been refurbished and includes a large double shower enclosure, a close couple WC and wash hand basin.

The apartment is for sale with no onward chain. For those currently in rented accommodation who may wish to explore purchasing options, we can put you in contact with a financial adviser who will be happy to discuss what may be available to you.

Agents Note

There is the balance of a 125 year lease which began in 1988 Service Charge / Management Fee = £392.69 per month Ground Rent = £52.00 per annum What’s included in the Management Fee of Kingsley Court 1. Building managed by FirstPort, UK’s largest professional management company 2. Over 55’s only accommodation – safe peaceful area with quiet surroundings 3. On site hands-on Development Manager working 5 days a week 9am – 1pm 4. Buildings Insurance 5. Laundry Room – full use of communal washing and drying facilities 6. Guest Room available in Kingsley Court for visiting friends and family – cost is £20 1 person per night / £25 2 people per night 7. Tenants can use other FirstPort Managed development guest rooms UK wide (over 1,000), subject to availability and bookings to be made through Kingsley Court Development Manager (cost as above) 8. Electricity and heating cost in communal areas 9. Water and Sewerage rates 10. Window Cleaning - The windows are cleaned every 2 months 11. Communal Area Cleaning 12. Grounds / Garden Maintenance 13. Lift Maintenance - Lifts are serviced throughout the year 14. Lift Monitoring Service - This is the cost of the monitoring centre charges 15. Fire System Maintenance - Fire Extinguishers 16. Intercom door entry system connected to every flat 17. Fire Emergency Systems run by OpenView 18. General Maintenance - this pays for day-to-day work on the building 19. Planned Maintenance - this may include: roof inspection, flat roof & gutter clean, window service, communal fan clean, laundry drain clean, clean & treat laundry floor, check communal mains water valves, portable electrical appliance test, clear external surface water drains, rodent control contract, foul pump maintenance 20. Redecoration contribution - this is based on a realistic assessment of anticipated costs for internal and external redecoration of communal areas every 5 years as necessary Owners Are Responsible For: 1. Council Tax payments for their property 2. Contents Insurance 3. Apartment electricity costs – i.e. heating (this is small as the building is heated as part of the management fee), lighting etc. The property may be used as a full time or second home but may not be used as a holiday let On the seaward side of Kingsley Court is a terrace from which the wonderful sea views can be fully enjoyed. There is also a large parking area - the use of which is for residents only.