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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · EX12 2LE
For saleReduced £10k (−4.8%) on 25 OctListed 238 days
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A well-presented and spacious three bedroomed maisonette, conveniently located at the heart of Seaton’s Town Centre, only a stone throw from the Seaton's beautiful sea front and beach.
The accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hall, kitchen, large living/dining room, two good sized double bedrooms, both with built in wardrobes, a further small bedroom or study and a family bathroom.
Outside, there are externals steps leading to the apartment’s front door and a small terrace with space for outside seating.
The maisonette comes to the market with no onward chain and would make an ideal family home or 'lock up and leave' holiday home.
Tenure and Charges We are advised that the lease had 125 years dating from 1st May 2011, therefore, we understand there is approximately 110 years remaining.
Charges: - There is no service charge for the maisonette, however, we understand there is £75 per annum ground rent. We further understand that building insurance is charged separately annually.
If any works are required, the share for the maisonette would be 14.5%. The Property: - The maisonette has the usual attributes of double glazed windows and gas fired central heating.
The property is approached via external steps, leading to the front terrace and the obscure glazed front door with matching side windows, leading into entrance hall.
Entrance Hall Two radiators. Stairs to first floor. Square archway through to kitchen and door to living/dining room. Kitchen Window to front.
The kitchen is principally fitted to three sides with a range of matching wall and base units with U shaped run of work surface.
Inset single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap with cupboards beneath including space and plumbing for washing machine and space and plumbing for dishwasher.
Inset four ring electric hob with built-in oven beneath and extraction over. Space for free standing fridge freezer.
Living/ Dining Room Dual aspect with windows to side and charming bay window to rear. Two radiators. Door to under stairs storage cupboard. First Floor Landing Door to airing cupboard.
Hatch to roof space, which is part boarded, fully insulated with a light and built in descending ladder. Doors off to: - Bedroom One Dual aspect with windows to side and rear. See glimpses.
Radiator. Double doors to built-in wardrobe with storage above. Bedroom Two Window to front with views of Haven cliff. Radiator. Double doors to built-in wardrobe with storage above.
Bedroom Three/ Study Window to rear. Radiator. Bathroom Obscure glazed window to front.
White suite, comprising; close coupled WC with co-ordinating seat, vanity style wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and drawers beneath.
Panel bath with chrome mixer tap, wall mounted shower and shower curtain. Chrome ladder style towel rail. Full tiling to walls.
Front Terrace The property is approached over a front terrace, which offers a lovely area for outside dining.
Council Tax East Devon District Council; Tax Band A- Payable for the 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 financial year is £1,666.21 Seaton The seaside town of Seaton is located where the River Axe in East Devon meets the English Channel.
Seaton lies in Lyme Bay between the white chalk Haven Cliff and the limestone cliffs of Beer.
A delightful mile long pebble beach runs in front of the Esplanade with another, more secluded beach going past Axmouth Harbour and the undercliffs towards Lyme Regis.
The outstanding Jurassic Coast has UNESCO World Heritage status. The architecture in the town is mainly Victorian and Edwardian, although there are some buildings dating back to the 15th Century.
There are an abundance of public gardens and open spaces around the town which offer spectacular views along with popular attractions such as the Jurassic Coast Centre, Seaton Wetlands and Seaton Tramway.
The pedestrian town centre offers safe, traffic free shopping with a range of shops, supermarkets and independent retailers. This area is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Disclaimer John Wood & Co acting as ‘Agent’ for the property of the Vendor, gives notice that the Agent has prepared these details in good faith and should be used for guidance only.
They should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact.
Any statements made within these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of the Agent or the Vendor and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
Prospective Purchasers must ensure by inspection or otherwise, that each of the statements in these particulars is correct.
Please let the Agent know if there is a specific detail about this property that will influence your decision to purchase or that you would like clarified.
Prospective Purchasers should ask their Solicitor or Legal Advisor to check that all permissions and consents are in place.
References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the Vendor. The Agent has NOT had sight of any title or lease documents, and Prospecti...
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