Two-bedroom ground floor retirement apartment for the over 55s, recently refurbished with spacious living accommodation, residents' parking, lift, on-site warden and no onward chain.
This is an exciting opportunity to acquire an exceptionally attractive 2 Bedroom upper 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!
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-maintained, benefiting from an on-site, hands-on warden working five days a week. There is plentiful residents' parking together with a lift serving the building for added convenience.
The apartment itself has recently been redecorated and refloored throughout in a contemporary neutral colour scheme, creating a bright, stylish home that is ready to move straight into. The spacious Living / Dining Room provides ample room for both lounge and dining furniture and enjoys a pleasant outlook, making it an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining.
The separate Kitchen is well-appointed with a range of modern fitted units and worktops and incorporates a built-in electric oven with a ceramic hob and extractor canopy over, together with an integrated fridge / freezer.
There are 2 Bedrooms, with the principal bedroom being particularly spacious and offering excellent room for a range of bedroom furniture. The second bedroom is equally versatile and would make an ideal guest bedroom, hobby room or study.
Completing the accommodation is a well-presented Bathroom accessed from the landing, fitted with a bath, WC and wash hand basin.
The apartment is offered to the market with the distinct advantage of having 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 the options available to you.
- Agents Note
- Some images in the marketing are virtually staged. 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 £30 1 person per night / £35 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.
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- Some images in this listing have been digitally altered using A.I. for presentation purposes, including virtual furnishing. These images are intended to help illustrate how the property could look when furnished. No changes have been made to the property’s layout, structure, windows, doors, flooring, tiling, kitchen units, fixtures or fittings. Furniture and decorative items shown in A.I.-altered images may not be included in the sale or present at viewing.
