Instantly find listings for sale in your area

"A well maintained, 1 bedroom ground floor apartment with a private patio, within a secure development close to town. Chain free, development for over 55s, close to town centre, Service £2,846.46 p a, Ground Rent £425 p a, Leasehold 108 Years Remaining , Council Tax Band B, EPC D

Situation This immaculately presented 1 bedroom apartment is situated on the ground floor of this well regarded, gated retirement development and is conveniently located close to the heart of Tavistock. Bedford Square, The Pannier Market and the town s high street, with its many shops, cafes, facilities and transport links, are all within walking distance. This secure development is positioned within a few hundred yards of Tavyside Health Centre and Pharmacy

Tavistock is a thriving market town in West Devon, rich in history and tradition dating back to the 10th century, and famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. Today, the town offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, whilst the largely 19th century town centre hosts regular farmers markets. Plymouth, some 15 miles to the south, offers extensive amenities with the added attraction of its coastal access. The cathedral city of Exeter lies some 35 miles to the east, providing transport connections to London and the rest of the UK via its railway links and the M5 motorway, in addition to an international airport.

Description Presented in extremely good order, this 1 bedroom apartment is located on the ground floor, thereby benefiting from valuable level access and its own private patio seating area. Apart from its advantageous location, the development s other attractions include a Residents Lounge, Guest Suite, Laundry Room which is free to use, Mobility Scooter Charging Station, House Manager, lift, 24 hour emergency call system, video entry phone system, security entrance gates and intruder alarm. In addition to the private patio, from where one can enjoy the extremely pretty communal gardens, benefits include double glazing, ample fitted storage, and modern, fitted kitchen and bathroom units.

Accommodation From the communal entrance, the apartment is accessed into a hallway, from where there are doors off to all principal rooms and a useful storage cupboard. The reception room is a good size and features a fireplace surround for an electric fire. There are windows on two sides, making this room very bright and open, with an external door leading out to the private patio. Adjoining the reception room is the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of units. Integral appliances include an electric oven, hob, fridge and frost free freezer. Along the hallway, the bedroom is a good sized double and benefits from a fitted wardrobe. The bathroom includes a fitted shower and hand rail.

Outside The patio seating area really is an appealing feature, providing a pleasant, convenient place from which one can sit and enjoy the outdoors. Around St John s Court are some very pretty and well tended communal gardens and grounds which are laid to lawn, with well stocked borders and paved pathways providing access. On the southwest corner of the site is a seating area and a residents exit to the adjoining Meadows car park, from where direct access can be gained to the Meadows Public Park and the River Tavy which runs through it. On the northeast elevation is a covered shelter for mobility scooters, with battery charging facilities.

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are all connected to the property. Superfast broadband is available and mobile voice data services are available with all four major providers source Ofcom s online service checker . Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.

Tenure The apartment is being offered with the remainder of a 125 year lease which commenced in 2008 108 years remaining . The Ground Rent is £425 per annum. The Service Charge is £2,846.46 per annum, this includes water rates and buildings Insurance.

"