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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · EX23 8JQ
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About
Tenure: Leasehold Pentyre Court is a purpose-built retirement development comprising 26 apartments, constructed by McCarthy & Stone in 2000.
Designed for independent retirement living, the development benefits from an on-site House Manager, 24-hour emergency call assistance and secure entry system.
Situated on the ground floor with direct access to the garden, the apartment offers accommodation which would benefit from some modernisation; comprising a kitchen, spacious living/dining room, bedroom and a bathroom.
EPC Rating: D Location Pentyre Court enjoys a prime position on Vicarage Road, a highly regarded residential area within easy walking distance of Bude town centre and its wide range of social, commercial and shopping amenities.
Bude offers an excellent selection of leisure and recreational facilities, including a swimming pool, all-weather floodlit tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course.
Morrisons supermarket is situated on the outskirts of the town, while the nearby A39 Atlantic Highway provides excellent transport links north towards Bideford and Barnstaple, and south further into Cornwall.
Entrance Hallway Entrance via a door into the hallway. Built-in storage cupboard. Laminate flooring. Kitchen Window to the side elevation.
Fitted with a range of matching base and wall-mounted units with work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Built-in eye-level oven.
Space and plumbing for a washing machine and undercounter fridge and freezer. Laminate flooring. Living / Dining Room UPVC glazed door providing access to the communal gardens at the front elevation.
A light and spacious reception room with ample space for both living and dining room furniture. Window to the side elevation, night-storage heater and fitted carpet..
Bedroom One Window to the rear elevation. A generous double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and ample space for a double bed together with a range of freestanding bedroom furniture.
Fitted carpet and night-storage heater.
Wet Room Accessible wet room comprising a low-level W.C., wall-mounted hand wash basin and electric shower with detachable shower head and chair Electric heated towel rail and extractor fan.
Parking The development benefits from private residents’ parking, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Age Restriction Occupants must meet the development’s age criteria, with a minimum age of 60 for single residents or 55 where a couple occupy the apartment.
Agents' Note A well-appointed guest suite is available within the development and can be booked for overnight stays, subject to availability.
Directions From our office in Bude, proceed down to The Strand with the river on your right-hand side. At the mini roundabout, turn right following the signs towards Widemouth Bay.
Continue along this road and Pentyre Court will be found on the left-hand side shortly after The Falcon Hotel.
What3Words Location ///unpainted.drive.attend Services Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Tenure Leasehold Energy Efficiency Rating D Service Charges Ground rent - tbc Virtual Tour Available upon request Viewings Please ring to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs.
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Garden Residents have access to attractive and well-maintained communal gardens, with direct level access from the apartment to the front garden and, via a gate to the rear, to the rear garden and canal.
Disclaimer Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that they are not authorised to make or give representations or warranties in relation to the property.
No responsibility is accepted for any statement within these particulars, which do not form part of any offer or contract. Areas, measurements and boundaries are approximate.
Text, photographs, CGI’s and plans are for guidance only. It should not be assumed the property has all necessary planning or building consents, and Kivells have not tested any services or equipment.
The property is sold subject to all matters in the Property and Charges Register, including rights of way and easements. Purchasers are deemed to know all boundaries.
Nothing herein constitutes financial advice; seek your own. Use of Mortgage Genies sw Ltd. Will result in a £250 + VAT referral fee to Kivells. Kivells retains copyright to all particulars and media.
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