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A well presented and spacious two bedroomed ground floor apartment, located in the former Seaton Beach Hotel on the Esplanade, in an excellent position at the heart of Seaton’s town centre, sea front and beach, with stunning sea views across Lyme Bay and towards Beer Cliff, with the benefit of a courtyard style garden, and one allocated parking space.
Originally built in 1806 and extended in the 1890's, the building was then converted to twenty apartments in the 1990's and has the usual attributes of gas fired central heating and double glazed windows.
The building has colour washed rendered elevations under a slate roof and the entrance hall has a range of fine period features and the benefit of a lift.
The light and bright accommodation benefits from charming high ceilings and briefly comprises; living / dining room, kitchen, one excellent sized double bedroom with a door giving access to a patio, a second single bedroom and a stylishly fitted shower room.
Tenure & Charges We have been advised that there is approximately 95 years remaining on the lease. Charges: Service charge: Approx.
£150 per month, which includes buildings insurance and maintenance. Ground Rent: Approx. £50 per annum.
Restrictions: We have been advised that there is a restriction in the lease, stating that pet are not allowed.
The Property: - The property is approached from Harbour Road into the entrance forecourt, where there is an allocated parking space and the entrance doors into the communal entrance hall.
This very spacious entrance hall leads through a seating area and the staircase hall with fine wide period staircase. Fire door, corridor and a door to the apartment.
Entrance Hall Panel front door into entrance hall. Security entry phone system. Coved ceiling. Hatch to roof space. Radiator. Doors to a storage cupboard and an airing cupboard.
Doors off to the living/ dining room, both bedrooms and shower room. Living/ Dining Room Two windows to front, taking maximum advantage of the stunning sea and coastal views.
High ceiling with coving and ceiling rose. Three radiators. Extensive range of built in cupboards and shelves. Charming feature fireplace.
Attractive archway through to the: - Kitchen High ceiling with coving. The kitchen is fitted to three sides with a range of matching wall and base units.
U shaped run of work surface, with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap with cupboards beneath, including space and plumbing for dishwasher and built in washing machine.
Inset four ring gas hob, with built in electric oven beneath and extraction above. Built in fridge freezer. Bedroom One (Double) Window to front. Door to front giving access to the patio.
The bedroom benefits from super sea views. High ceiling with coving. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes and drawers. Bedroom Two (Single) Window to front giving super sea views.
High ceiling with coving. Wall mounted Ideal boiler for gas fired central heating and hot water. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe and cupboards.
Shower Room The shower room has been stylishly fitted with a white suite, comprising; vanity style wash hand basin with chrome taps and cupboards beneath, including a built in WC alongside.
Excellent sized walk in shower with a glazed screen. Radiator.
Courtyard Style Garden The courtyard garden can be accessed from bedroom one and offers a delightful setting for al fresco dining with a good sized patio area which takes advantage of the lovely sea views.
Council Tax East Devon District Council; Tax Band D - Payable for the 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027 financial year is £2,658.11 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 charming 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.
The market town of Axmi...
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.
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About Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12
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