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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · PL15 9RF
For saleReduced £20.3k (−9.4%) on 27 JulListed 224 days
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Over 60s can secure this property with a Home For Life from Homewise Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future.
The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value. Over-60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.
Home for Life Plan guide price for Over-60s The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £221,000 based on an average saving of 33%.
Market Value Price: £330,000 The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard.
The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.
For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the Homewise website.
Please call for more information or a personalised quote Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £330,000, please contact the estate agent Webbers.
Property description Forge House is a period residence believed to have been built in the mid-Victorian era and stands prominently in the centre of the village of Boyton.
The home has spacious light and airy accommodation, including a lounge which has a large window plus a large useful under stairs cupboard and feature period style fireplace with a woodburning stove inset.
The lovely formal dining room has a feature, electric fire mounted on a slate hearth.
The dual aspect kitchen is well equipped with plenty of work surface and a range of matching wall and base units, included in the sale is a double electric oven, electric hob with extractor over.
The ground floor also offers a delightful UPVC double glazed conservatory which enjoys a splendid outlook over the attractive rear gardens.
A useful side porch/ boiler room and WC conclude the ground floor. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms.
The master bedroom has a built-in double wardrobe, bedroom two, like bedroom one also overlooks the front elevation, enjoying far reaching views towards Dartmoor National Park.
The third bedroom has a freestanding, modern shower cubicle and plenty of space for a double bed. There is a family bathroom/WC offering a white matching suite.
Forge House has many modern comforts such as UPVC double glazed windows and warmth is generated by oil fired central heating.
The exterior is particularly attractive with the brick quoins and the boundaries are clearly marked by mature stone walling. Externally, the front garden is walled with a range of shrubs and plants.
The well enclosed rear garden is particularly attractive with established mature planting along with an attractive paved path and patio area.
It backs onto the grave yard of the neighbouring church The property has a good size detached single garage, a greenhouse measuring 6? X 5?
And a concrete driveway which is served by double opening five bar gates. All in all we believe Forge House will be suitable for a variety of purchasers and an internal viewing is highly recommended.
Situated in a rural village community just over five miles from Launceston, this property offers the best of both worlds ? A popular rural setting with the convenience of nearby amenities.
The village provides a friendly community atmosphere, making it an ideal place to call home. Boyton itself has a range of amenities including a County Primary School, Chapel and Parish Church.
Launceston Town offers a range of shopping, commercial, educational and recreational facilities and lies adjacent to the A30 trunk road giving access to Truro and West Cornwall in one direction and Exeter and beyond in the opposite direction.
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations.
All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents.
All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed.
Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.
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