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" A first floor 2 bedroom apartment in the main Priory building with a full width balconysituated in the sought after Priory retirement development.

SITUATION
Abbotskerswell is a very sought after location and has an unspoiled village atmosphere with two inns, an excellent general store, church and a well regarded primary school. The towns of Newton Abbot, Torbay and Totnes are all within easy reach. Newton Abbot and Totnes have many amenities including various shops, superstores, hospitals, primary and secondary schools, leisure centres, and rail stations on the London Paddington - Plymouth main lines. There is good dual carriageway access from Newton Abbot on the A380 or A38 to Plymouth, Exeter, Exeter Airport, and the motorway network beyond.Please note:You must be 60 years or over to become a resident at The Priory. Purchase of a Retirement Villages property is subject to an introductory acceptance inerview

ACCOMMODATION
Lift and stairs access to first floor from main lobby of The Priory.

ENTRANCE HALL
U shaped hallway with high ceilings, wall lights, built-in storage cupboards, airing cupboard & storage heater. Double doors onto:-

SITTING/DINING ROOM - 21' 9'' x 16' 6'' (6.62m x 5.03m)
A well-appointed south facing rear aspect room with French doors leading onto a balcony that stretches across the full width of the property with stunning far reaching views. Additional sash window, ornate coving, ceiling & wall lights, focal point marble fire surround with tiled back and hearth seating an electric fire, storage heater, TV/FM telephone & power points.

KITCHEN - 8' 1'' x 9' 9'' plus window recess (2.46m x 2.97m)
Rear aspect sash window with delightful views, the kitchen comprises; a range of pine eye and base level units and drawers with complementary worktops & tiled splash-backs. Inset 1/1/2 stainless steel sink, integrated waist height electric oven with built-in microwave above, 4 ring electric hob with overhead extractor, free standing fridge-freezer & vinyl flooring.

MASTER BEDROOM - 7' 10'' x 20' 0'' plus built-in wardrobes to one end & door return (2.39m x 6.09m)
An arched recess (6'5" x 3'3" (2.0m x .09m leads into en-suite)A full width range of built-in wardrobes with central mirrored doors & cupboards above provide excellent storage, coving to ceiling, storage heater, TV/FM Telephone & power points. Full length French doors lead onto the decked balcony.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: (Angled doorway)
Walk-in shower cubicle with fitted pull down seat arrangement, electric power shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, wall-mounted round mirror, shaver point & light, wall mounted small electric heater & additional fan heater.

BEDEOOM TWO - 9' 9'' x 8' 1'' plus window recess & door return (2.97m x 2.46m)
Rear aspect panel glazed sash window with superb countryside views, fitted double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, cupboards above, storage heater, power points, built-in hatch to wall onto kitchen (currently boarded up)

SHOWER ROOM - 6' 6'' x 5' 2'' plus shower cubicle recess (1.98m x 1.57m)
Enclosed fitted shower cubicle with sliding doors, riser shower, low level WC, vanity sink unit with cupboard below & mixer taps, large wall mounted mirror above, shaver point & light, part tiled part painted walls, extractor fan, heated towel rail & wall mounted electric heater.

OUTSIDE
Set in five acres of gardens and grounds with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, The Priory has 43 cottages and apartments centred around a magnificent listed Victorian Priory which houses extensive leisure and social facilities. The Priory is akin to buying a slice of English heritage as the main Abbotsleigh House dates back to 1848.

SERVICE CHARGE
For full information on the service charge please contact the Village Manager. The service includes:Full on-site professional estate management. Upkeep and maintenance to the exterior of buildings and grounds.Building insurance. Provision of a maintenance reserve fund.Heating, lighting and energy costs of communal area.External window cleaning.Emergency call and monitoring system.Mini bus for local shopping trips.Maintenance of swimming pool.Water & sewerage rates Service Charge: £5,269.08 PA

LEASE
Lease: 299 years from 1986 Ground Rent: peppercorn

COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band: E 1,906.29

ASSIGNMENT FEE
Owners of a Retirement Villages' lease are required to pay an assignment fee on re-sale of the property which is a percentage of the sale value as defined in the lease of 1.5%. Please ask the Village Manager for more details

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX. Tel. 01626 631101

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