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" Stunning south facing retirement apartment in this prestigious character development surrounded by beautiful countryside. Entrance hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, en suite shower room, bathroom, garage, balcony and views.

SITUATION The Priory is situated off a quiet country lane in a delightful prime position on the outskirts of the village of Abbotskerswell, set within 5 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds with a southerly aspect with splendid views over the South Devon countryside. Abbotskerswell offers a strong community atmosphere with many sporting activities. There are two village inns together with a primary school and it also benefits from its own general store, catering for most day-to-day needs. Approximately 1 mile away is the A381 Totnes to Newton Abbot road, providing access to the medieval town of Totnes and only about 2 miles away from the bustling market town of Newton Abbot. Newton Abbot is a market town within easy reach of Totnes and Torquay. There is a cattle market on Wednesday, and general market on Saturdays. There is a mainline railway station in the town providing speedy access to London Paddington, together with a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, primary and secondary schools, and there are plenty of golf courses within the area. The A380 provides access to Exeter and the motorway network. DESCRIPTION A rare opportunity to acquire a first floor apartment situated in the main building with access either via the lift or stairs from the main communal entrance, but also via a walkway at ground floor level at the rear, with no steps. The apartment, which forms part of The Priory, is a fine Listed building carefully converted into retirement apartments for the over 60s by Clennon Development Ltd and offers the benefit of independent living in an established community. There are also many other amenities on offer within The Priory, including an indoor heated swimming pool, croquet lawn, greenhouses, woodland and orchard. ACCOMMODATION Number 15 is elegant light and airy apartment, situated within the main building and benefits from superb views from all the rooms over the gardens and with the surrounding farmland and countryside beyond. In the apartment there are many character features with rooms with high ceilings. Private entrance door leads into the reception hall door to spacious sitting/dining room with window and also a pair of glazed French doors leading out on to the south facing balcony. A well fitted Kitchen with modern storage cupboards, built-in hob double oven, microwave and a tall fridge-freezer. From the reception hall there is a bathroom and two large double bedrooms both with built-in floor to ceiling cupboards both enjoying the views over the garden with the master bedroom having double opening French doors to the balcony, master bedroom also benefits from a shower room with WC wash hand basin and large shower cubical Set in its 5 acres of beautifully tended gardens and grounds, there are also many social facilities and events. The hub of The Priory is the large forum, previously the chapel, which provides a fine setting for meetings, coffee mornings and optional lunches two or three times a week, as well as concerts and talks. Residents and management of The Priory are active in their support of charities and often use the excellent facilities for fund raising and other events. There is also a grand piano, a small library and the octagon, which is a restored chapter house used for the art group, snooker and other events. The large communal sun lounge opens out to the sheltered south facing paved terrace with views over open countryside, a perfect place for relaxing and enjoying the afternoon sun. There are mini buses available for regular shopping trips to towns such as Newton Abbot and Totnes plus theatre visits. There are laundry facilities, two guest suites and workshop space. An alarm system has been installed to provide 24-hour response to residents in case of emergencies. There is a caretaker in residence and full time gardener, whilst domestic help can be arranged if required. OUTSIDE The apartment has a stunning south facing balcony leading off the sitting room and also master bedroom. Superb views can be enjoyed over the gardens to the open countryside beyond and there is plenty of room for a table and chairs ideal for sitting and enjoying the sunshine. The communal garden of the priory itself extends to more than 5 acres and partly formal gardens, lawns including a croquet lawn woodland orchard and wide flower paddock. GARAGE/PARKING There is a single garage situated within a block with electric up an over door. Additionally visitors' parking spaces are also available at the priory. DIRECTIONS From Totnes take the A381 towards Newton Abbot, go past the village of Ipplepen and at the Two Mile Oak public house take the right hand turning signposted Abbotskerswell and proceed down into the village centre. At the first mini roundabout take the left hand turning signposted Kingskerswell, proceeding out of the village up Priory Road for approximately 1 mile. The Priory will be found on the right hand side. SERVICES Mains electricity & water, mains drainage, Electric night storage heating. LEASE DETAILS The service charge is approximately ?297 per month to cover buildings insurance, water rates, communal lighting, external window cleaning, cleaning of communal areas, maintenance of the gardens & a resident caretaker. 299 year lease from 25th December 1986. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with Stags on 01803 865454. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website. "