Abyssinia Terrace

Newport, Barnstaple, EX32

Tenure: Leasehold

A rare opportunity for those looking for a quiet retirement home, which is offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN.  This first floor flat is spacious, bright and airy and a perfect retirement apartment.  The private development can be found tucked away in the very popular Newport area of Barnstaple, with access to a number of local shops as well as easy access to Barnstaple town centre. 

The apartment is accessed via its own front door at ground floor with stairs leading up to the first floor.  There is currently a stair lift at the property, this has not be been tested and has no guarantee with it. 

The property benefits from a large living room overlooking the front of the development.  It is big enough to have a dining table and chairs.  The electric fire is inset into the chimney breast wall creating a focal point for the room without taking up space.  There is an additional cupboard which is where the consumer unit is located.

There is a further storage cupboard in the hallway with shelving and houses the Ideal Logic boiler for the gas central heating system.

The bedroom overlooks the rear gardens and has built in wardrobes across one wall.   

The kitchen is light and airy overlooking the rear gardens and has plenty of worktop space and cabinets.

There is a door entry intercom system with the handset being located in the hallway. 

The development has shared garden space with communal seating. Parking is available in the communal parking bays. 

Leasehold property with a 999 year lease being issued in 1988.  This development is specifically for over 55 years old. 

The service charge is currently £90 per month, this includes building insurance, external maintenance, gardening, window cleaning and managing agent fees.

Council Tax Band A 

EPC rating C74 

Mobile phone coverage - Three and O2 provide the best coverage

Broadband speeds: Standard -12Mbps download and 1Mbps upload.

Superfast- 74Mbps download and 20Mbps upload

Ultrafast - 1000Mbps download and 200Mbps

Providers are Openreach and Jurassic 

Mains Gas, Electric, Water and Sewage.

EPC rating: C. Council tax band: A, Tenure: Leasehold, Annual service charge: £1080, Service charge description: payable at £90 per month,

Entrance Hall

The flat has its own front door located on the ground floor. The door is glazed to allow light onto the stairwell.
Stairs lead up to the apartment.
Stair lift fitted.

Landing

All the rooms are accessed from the central landing. The boiler cupboard housing the ideal logic boiler is on the landing.
Handset for the intercom. Striped carpet and wall mounted radiator.

Living Room

4.57m x 3.96m (15'0" x 13'0")

This is a good sized room with space for dining. The windows overlook the front of the property. Pendant lighting, electric fire is inset into the chimney breast, wall mounted radiator, cream coloured carpet and handy storage cupboard giving easy access to the fuse board.

Kitchen

3.20m x 2.18m (10'6" x 7'2")

Overlooking the rear garden, the kitchen is a good size with ample base and wall units in a pale blue colour and a speckled work top in complimentary colours. Stainless steel sink and drainer, built in AEG extractor hood, free standing cooker with gas hob and electric oven, space for tall fridge freezer and space and plumbing for a washing machine. The floor is laid with a practical vinyl.

Bedroom

2.97m x 2.77m (9'9" x 9'1")

With views out to the communal gardens, this is a good sized double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, pendant lighting, wall mounted radiator and light coloured carpet.

Bathroom

Comprises of shower cubicle with ceramic tiles, patterned glazed panels, electric Triton Shower.
There is a white floor mounted toilet, white basin with vanity unity and chrome heated towel ladder.

Disclaimer

These details are intended to give a fair description only and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed nor are any floor plans (if included) exactly to scale. These details do not constitute part of any offer or contract and are not to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Intended purchasers are advised to recheck all measurements before committing to any expense and to verify the legal title of the property from their legal representative. Any contents shown in the images contained within these particulars will not be included in the sale unless otherwise stated or following individual negotiations with the vendor. Northwood have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures or services so cannot confirm that they are in working order and the property is sold on this basis.

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