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About
Nestled just off the Barbican in East Looe, Number 2 Barbican Court is a charming and practical retirement bungalow within a peaceful, well maintained complex.
This delightful two bedroom home is perfectly suited to those seeking comfort and convenience, with easy access and thoughtful features to support reduced mobility, including fixed handrails throughout.
Barbican Court is a small, friendly community comprising 31 bungalows and apartments, set around beautifully landscaped communal gardens that provide a tranquil setting for relaxation and socialising.
Residents benefit from a superb day room with a large conservatory, a laundry room, a communal kitchen, and the reassurance of an emergency call system alongside an on site manager, ensuring peace of mind.
This particular bungalow is positioned to one side of the complex, offering direct access to the communal gardens from both the front and rear, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors with ease.
The front garden is well kept and welcoming, while the rear garden features a patio area bordered by mature shrubs, ideal for sitting out and enjoying the Cornish sunshine.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a bright entrance hall with doors leading to all principal rooms.
The first bedroom is a versatile space, perfect as a guest bedroom, home office or hobby room, while the second bedroom is generously sized, comfortably accommodating a double bed with space for additional furniture.
A useful storage cupboard in the hallway provides excellent practical storage.
The shower room has been thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind, featuring a walk-in shower and fixed handrails for added support.
The spacious living and dining room is filled with natural light, creating a welcoming space to relax or entertain.
From here, a door opens directly onto the rear communal gardens, offering an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
The kitchen is well equipped and functional, with ample storage and work surfaces, making meal preparation straightforward and enjoyable.
Double glazing throughout the bungalow ensures warmth and energy efficiency, complemented by electric storage heaters that provide consistent heating during the cooler months.
Additional benefits include private parking for one vehicle, with ample visitors' parking available within the complex, making it convenient for guests.
The location is ideal, with local shops, amenities, and the bus route all within easy walking distance, allowing for independent living without the need for a car.
East Looe itself is a charming coastal town renowned for its picturesque harbour, sandy beaches, and vibrant community.
Residents and visitors alike enjoy exploring the quaint shops, cafes, and pubs along the Barbican, as well as the bustling fish market.
For those who appreciate the outdoors, there are scenic coastal walks, boat trips, and opportunities for fishing and water sports.
The town also hosts various events throughout the year, including art festivals and local markets, providing plenty to see and do.
Number 2 Barbican Court represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well appointed retirement bungalow in a sought after location, offering comfort, convenience, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Offered with vacant possession and no onward chain, this property is ready to become your new home close to the sea.
Accommodation Hall, kitchen, shower room, large single bedroom, double bedroom, living/dining room with doors to the gardens.
Gardens The property has direct access from the living/dining area to the landscaped communal gardens at the rear.
There are also communal gardens to the front with feature pond, seating areas and communal conservatory.
Parking There is a single private parking space included with this property, Tenure Bungalow - Freehold. Parking Space - Leasehold.
The lease is for a period of 299 years from 31.12.1989 at a ground rent of £10 per annum. Domestic pets, with the exception of dogs, are allowed to be kept in the property.
Visiting dogs are allowed providing they are kept on a lead in the communal areas. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating Electric night store and panel heaters.
Windows uPVC double glazed. Construction (Information taken from the EPC) Stone. Loft Unboarded loft access from single bedroom. Telephone/Broadband Broadband connected.
Flood Risk The property is not in flood zones 2 or 3. (source: Cornwall Interactive Mapping) Conservation Area No. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty No.
Planning The following applications are shown on the Cornwall Planning Website ( Ref E2/08/01395/ful.Replacement of timber doors and windows with UPVC.Refused on Fri 14 Nov 2008.
Fixtures and Fittings Built in oven, hob and cooker hood, dishwasher, washing machine. Carpets, curtains and blinds.
Agents Note Communal facilities include a residents lounge, drying room, kitchen, large conservatory and the gardens. There is also an integral store cupboard shared between the two properties.
Directions From our office in East Looe, follow Station Road and turn right, signposted Plymouth. At the top of the hill, take the second right into Barbican Road, then the second left into Rame View.
Turn left into the first parking area on your left and park in the space marked 2. Walk through the gate into the complex, continue straight ahead, and Number 2 is a short distance along on your left.
What3words /// circular.building.unframed Notice important note: Messrs Seasons Estate Agents Ltd for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lesses, and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract; all descriptions, dimensions, floor plans, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; no person in the employment of Messrs Seasons Estate Agents Ltd has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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