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" A recently modernised first floor apartment enjoying a lovely south westerly aspect, with views over the grounds and towards Muttersmoor.


Powys House is a popular development and is conveniently situated close to Sidmouth town centre. This first floor flat is situated to the south west end of the development and enjoys a lovely aspect over the grounds and beyond towards Muttersmoor. The flat in recent years has been the subject of considerable improvement and expenditure. The improvements include a replacement kitchen, which has a built in oven, hob, cooker hood and integrated dishwasher and the shower room and separate cloakroom are both fitted with attractive white suites. The two bedrooms both have fitted wardrobes and from the large lounge/dining room there are sliding patio doors leading onto a south facing balcony.


The complex has the benefit of an in house resident manager, a security entry system, a care 24 hour monitoring system, a lift to all floors, a gracious resident's lounge, a laundry room, guest suites and approximately four acres of parkland grounds.


The flat has the benefit of double glazed windows and heating is by night storage heaters and slimline electric panel heaters. This particular flat also owns a garage which is situated in a communal block to the rear of the building.


Sidmouth town centre, which is a short walk away, offers an excellent range of amenities including a Hospital, Health Centre, Library, Swimming Pool, Cinema and Theatre. Also close by there are regular bus services to the surrounding area and of course the popular Regency Esplanade.

DIRECTIONS
From the Sidmouth office proceed up the High Street to the mini roundabout. Turn left into All Saints Road and at the next mini roundabout take the third exit, which is actually the entrance to Powys House. Follow the drive along and around to the rear of the building where there is a visitors parking area and the main entrance.


The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
With security entry system opening to a:

COMMUNAL HALLWAY
Stairs and lifts to all levels.

FIRST FLOOR


A long hallway gives access to:

FLAT 43


Door to:

ENTRANCE HALL
Coved ceiling. Night storage heater. Heating time control panel. Airing cupboard. Built in coat cupboard. Further fitted cupboards.

CLOAKROOM
White suite comprising a low level WC with concealed cistern and corner wash basin.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM (L-SHAPED)
5.9m x 5.8m

(max measurements) (19'6" x 19') South westerly aspect with lovely views over the grounds and beyond towards Muttersmoor. Coved ceiling. Night storage heater and panel heater. Timber fire surround and electric fire. TV point. BT point. Four wall light points. Double glazed sliding patio door to a BALCONY with a south westerly aspect.

KITCHEN
2.3m x 2.7m

(7'6" x 9') Attractively fitted with modern units comprising a range of matching wall and base units incorporating carousels to each corner. Colour co-ordinated worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Franke one and a quarter bowl sink top with waste disposal and mixer tap. Built in Neff double oven/grill. Ceramic hob and cooker hood. Integrated slimline dishwasher. Freestanding fridge/freezer. Coved ceiling. Southerly aspect.

BEDROOM ONE
3.25m x 3.85m

(10'6" x 12'6") Southerly aspect with views towards Bulverton Hill. Coved ceiling. Electric panel heater. Fitted wardrobes and drawer unit.

BEDROOM TWO
2.55m x 3.15m plus door recess (8'3" x 10'3") Southerly aspect with a similar outlook to bedroom one. Electric panel heater. Coved ceiling. Fitted wardrobe and drawer unit.

SHOWER ROOM
Beautifully fitted with a white suite comprising a low level WC, wash basin with vanity cupboards under and large walk in shower cubicle with glazed sliding door. Mira shower control and rose over. Part tiled walls with border tile. Extractor fan. Window. Heated towel rail. Dimplex wall heater. Mirror and light over the basin.

OUTSIDE
The development is set in delightful park like grounds of approximately four acres with sweeping lawns, mature trees and ornamental shrubs. The facilities offered at Powys House include a spacious resident's lounge with a kitchenette and a resident's laundry room. There are two guest suites available for a nominal charge and an in house resident manager. The development is approached via a long sweeping driveway leading to the main entrance, which is situated to the rear of the building and there is a visitors parking area.


There is a single garage conveyed with this flat, which is situated to the rear of the development and is numbered 30.

GARAGE
2.75m x 5.45m

(9' x 17'9") Up and over door. Light and power.

OUTGOINGS
We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band for this property is band D.

TENURE
The flat is leasehold held on a 999 year lease from 1982, with a nominal ground rent of £2.00 per annum.

MAINTENANCE
There is a service charge for each apartment at Powys House which is payable monthly in advance and covers the following items: the House Managers salary, the maintenance, repair and redecoration of building structures and communal area facilities, maintenance of the laundry and its equipment and the two guest suites (which are available at a nominal cost for the use of the residents visitors). All external window cleaning, gardening, the cost of the water, gas and electricity for the communal areas (where applicable). Buildings insurance plus contents insurance for the common areas, furnishing and equipment and the management charge for administration purposes is levied by the housing association or their agent in line with the housing corporation guidelines. There is a current monthly service charge of £249.01. The service charge information was correct as at the 21st November 2013. Service charge payments can be liable to alteration, you should therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase.

AGENTS NOTE
Resale of an apartment when required is undertaken by the Landlord, Retirement Properties Ltd on behalf of the outgoing owner. Acting under a Power of Attorney contained in the lease, the Company undertakes the sale of the property at its current market value when so instructed. The Company deals with instruction of Estate Agents and Solicitors and can supervise any repairs or redecorations which may be requested. The Company will ensure that the objects of the scheme are fulfilled and that the purchaser is a person falling within the categories for which the scheme is designed. In exchange for this service the Company retains a fee representing ten percent of the net sale price obtained on resale and out of this retention pays all the legal costs, estate agency commission and other expenditure relating to the sale. The leases restrictive covenants are simple and designed to protect the quiet enjoyment of all the residents. Within these limitations the leaseholder enjoys the seclusion of their home without interference.

POSSESSION
Vacant possession on completion.

REF: DHS00392

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