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A well presented and spacious, two bedroomed retirement apartment, located in the popular Barnards Farm development and only a short distance away from the village amenities and beach, with the benefit of a stylishly fitted shower room and kitchen.
This over 55's apartment is constructed with colour washed rendered elevation under a tiled roof and has the usual attributes of double glazed windows and gas fired central heating.
The light and spacious accommodation has been updated and improved and comprises; entrance hall with ample storage cupboards, good sized living/ dining room, re-fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and re-fitted shower room.
Tenure and Charges We are advised that the apartment is leasehold, and that there is approximately 176 years remaining on the lease (due to a recent lease extension).
Pets are allowed on approval by Sanctuary Housing. Restrictions: The apartment is only suitable for those aged 55 and over. The apartment cannot be used as a holiday let.
Charges: Ground Rent: £10 per annum. Service Charge: Approximately £701 each quarter.
THE Property: - Covered porch and uPVC part obscure glazed front door with matching side panel into:- Entrance Hall Two large storage cupboards with double doors and shelves, one with consumer control unit.
Further double doors to large airing cupboard with slatted shelves and wall mounted gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Hatch to roof space.
Emergency pull cord alarm. Sliding glazed door to:- Living/ Dining Room Dual aspect. Window to rear aspect. Window to side provides appealing view across the village and to the hills beyond.
Obscure glazed feature porthole window. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Emergency pull cord alarm. Archway through to:- Kitchen Window to rear.
The kitchen has been stylishly fitted to three sides with a range of high-gloss cream wall and base units with stainless steel handles.
Run of laminate worksurface with inset single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Inset four ring electric hob.
Range of cupboards and pan drawers beneath including; built in washing machine and built in slimline dishwasher. Splashback tiling with two wall mounted cupboards and extraction over hob.
Full height unit alongside incorporating fridge freezer. Further full height unit incorporating double oven with storage above and below. Spotlights to coved ceiling. Vinyl sheet floor.
Returning to entrance hall, doors off to:- Bedroom One Window to rear. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Emergency pull cord alarm. Bedroom Two Window to rear. Coved ceiling. Radiator.
Emergency pull cord alarm. Shower Room Obscure glazed window to front.
The shower room has been stylishly fitted with a white suite, comprising: large walk-in shower, vanity style wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboards beneath, close-coupled WC with co-ordinating seat.
Coved ceiling. Radiator. Vinyl sheet floor. Emergency pull cord alarm.
Outside The property is approached via stepped or sloped access from the residents parking area, over a paved path and up two steps to the front door.
Barnards Farm residents can enjoy the appealing communal patio and seating areas, mixed with attractive flower and shrub borders.
At the front of the development, an archway leads through to the office of the Site Manager.
Barnards Farm is located in the heart of Beer and convenient for the local pubs, restaurants, shops, churches, beach and bus stops.
Council Tax East Devon District Council; Tax Band C - Payable for the 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027 financial year is £2.253.38 Beer The property is situated in the historic fishing village of Beer, nestled on the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Jurassic Coast, between Sidmouth to the west and Lyme Regis to the east.
The village of Beer is built around a substantial pebble beach and includes many buildings of Arts and Crafts architecture.
The village offers amenities including; two churches, a post office, a number of pubs and restaurants, a delicatessen, art galleries and a village shop.
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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