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" A TOP FLOOR APARTMENT, FORMING PART OF A FORMER SCHOOLHOUSE WITHIN A PICTURESQUE LOCATION CLOSE TO LYME REGIS AND AXMINSTER

Flat 3 St. Mary‘s is a spacious top floor flat, situated within a period conversion of a former schoolhouse within the Trinity Hill area.

The property retains character features throughout typical of its age, having been converted from the former High Wych School which was situated on the site from 1953 and up to the early 1980‘s, when it was converted into three apartments. It occupies a superb location set within Trinity Hill Forest managed by the forestry commission, and which offers peaceful living whilst being within easy reach of both Lyme Regis and Axminster.

Flat 3 features its own private entrance door together with a large landing with a useful study area, and plenty of storage, whilst to the rear of the flat there are lovely views across the forest.

The flat also has its own private garden leading down to the forest and Lym Valley, and a garage with designated parking area and further communal parking.

The Accommodation Comprises

Entrance Hall With tiled floor and staircase rising to landing.

Landing With electric radiators. Built in cupboards. Loft access. Solar roof light.

Bedroom 2 10‘6 x 9‘6 3.20m x 2.90m
With dual aspect double glazed windows. Electric radiator. Ornate feature fireplace. Exposed beam.

Bedroom 1 10‘7 x 9‘6 3.23m x 2.90m
With double glazed window, built in wardrobe. Electric radiator. Exposed beam.

Arch from landing to

Cloakroom With WC and hand basin. Partly tiled.

Bathroom With tiled floor, obscured double glazed window. WC. Panelled bath with ‘Mira‘ electric shower over within a tiled surround. Semi circular vanity unit with inset hand basin. Heated towel rail.

Further door from landing to

Kitchen Breakfast Room 19‘4 x 11‘ 5.89m x 3.35m
With skylights and double glazed window to rear overlooking gardens and views to woodland. Laminate flooring. Electric radiator. Kitchen comprising matching wall and base units with laminate worktops, inset stainless steel single bowl sink and drainer. Integral ‘Zanussi‘ electric oven and ‘Hotpoint‘ induction hob with cooker hood over. Integral dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer. Tiling to splashback areas.

Squared arch to

Reception Room Lounge 19‘5 x 11‘2 5.92m x 3.40m
With dual aspect double glazed windows, sloped ceiling, exposed beams. Woodburning stove with stone hearth. Electric radiator. Obscured multi pane door to Kitchen Breakfast Room.

Location And Access St. Mary‘s is situated at the end of a tree lined private drive off Trinity Hill Road, which is surrounded by parkland and woodland. St. Mary‘s can be found to the far end of the drive, approached via first the parking area and garages, and subsequent pathways leading to the front entrances for the flats. Flat 3 has its own private lawned garden.

Garage 19‘1 x 9‘5 5.82m x 2.87m
With up and over manual door.

Tenure And Maintenance The flat is held on the remainder of a 999 year lease from 1985, with each flat owner benefitting from a share of the freehold. The freehold interest is held by a management company, St. Mary‘s Axminster Ltd , whose shareholders are the flat owners at St. Mary‘s.

The current maintenance charge is £55 per calendar month as at March 2023 .

We understand that long term or short term letting is not permitted as part of the terms of the lease. We also understand that no pets are allowed, again as per the terms of the lease.

Local Authority East Devon District Council
Council Tax Band C

Services We understand the property is connected to all mains water, with electric heating, although applicants should verify this with their own enquiries. Drainage is via septic tank, with each flat owner at St. Mary‘s contributing a yearly sum for maintenance as at March 2023, the most recent sum was £120 .

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Vendor s Agents, Martin Diplock Estate Agents of 36 Broad Street, Lyme Regis.

Directions From Lyme Regis, proceed out of town following signposts to Axminster. Upon reaching the junction at Raymonds Hill from Yawl , turn left and merge on to the A35. Take the first left hand turning into Trinity Hill Road and proceed for a short distance. Upon reaching the sign for St. Marys on your left, take this left hand turning on to the private drive and proceed to the far end until reaching another signpost for St. Mary‘s. Follow the road around to the left, where the property will be found on the right hand side upon reaching the parking area and garages.

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