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Seymour Villas, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34

Key features

  • ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
  • SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
  • Actual price paid depends on individuals’ age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
  • Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
  • CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
  • The full listed price of this property is £220,000

Description

OVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISE

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 OR OVER can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.
OVER 60S customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £147,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £220,000


The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.


For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website.
Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE.
Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £220,000, please contact the estate agent Webbers.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Enjoying outstanding far reaching views over the countryside, Woolacombe Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged coastline, this delightful low-maintenance 1 bedroom ground floor apartment has its own privately owned sea-facing sun terrace and parking and is ideal as a holiday bolt-hole/holiday let or perfect as a first time purchase.

Welcome to this delightful, cosy ground floor flat, perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance lock-up-and-leave haven. Currently utilised as a second home and successful holiday let, it also presents an excellent opportunity for local first-time buyers to step onto the property ladder.

Nestled in an elevated, sun-soaked location, this south-facing gem enjoys unrivaled panoramic vistas that stretch across the picturesque countryside, the magnificent 2 1/2 mile golden sand beach leading to Baggy and Hartland Points, and the glistening waters of Woolacombe Bay. Just a short half-mile away from the village centre, convenience is at your doorstep.

Step inside to discover a well presented, neutrally decorated interior that has undergone significant improvements. The cosy lounge seamlessly connects with the front, privately owned sun terrace, offering a captivating fusion of indoor and outdoor living. Revel in the awe-inspiring sea and coastal views while enjoying al-fresco dining, barbecues, and basking in the sun on this generously sized terrace. An allocated parking space ensures convenience for residents.

The modern fitted kitchen is thoughtfully equipped, catering to your every culinary need. A comfortable double bedroom provides a tranquil retreat, while the lounge features a convenient sofa bed for additional sleeping arrangements. The recently installed shower in the well-appointed shower room adds a touch of luxury to your daily routine. For year-round comfort, the property benefits from radiator central heating via an electric boiler and uPVC double glazing.

Currently a thriving holiday let on Airbnb, this property generates an annual income of approximately ?15,000, with a loyal base of repeat customers. Inclusive of its own holiday let website, the property is available for purchase fully furnished and equipped, along with the website, subject to separate negotiation, enabling a seamless continuation of the holiday let business for the new owner.

Woolacombe sits on the rugged North Devon coast and amidst the surrounding National Trust land, and is an extremely popular and well known village throughout the UK primarily due to its stunning golden sand beach. Many visitors flock to the area throughout the year but especially through the summer months. The village has an array of facilities which include small independent shops, a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants to suit all pockets and tastes, a pharmacy and a primary school which has an 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted. As well as the 2? miles of golden sand that stretch across to Putsborough, there are Barricane and Combesgate beaches which have rock pools to explore and the former having a beachside kiosk selling delicious Sri Lankan curries through the summer season. There is also Grunta beach which is a smaller and quieter private cove. The surrounding National Trust land and the South West Coastal Footpath provides miles and miles of walking to enjoy some of the finest coastal scenery on offer. There are a variety of leisure facilities and excellent nearby golf courses with the best known being the two links courses at Saunton, one of which is at championship standard. The Exmoor National Park is also just a short drive away.

Barnstaple is North Devon's main trading centre and is approximately 12 miles away and has many of the bigger name shops, a rail link to Exeter which has direct trains to London, and direct access to the main A361 North Devon Link Road which joins the M5 at junction 27. There is a helipad at Chivenor and the nearest airports are at Exeter and Bristol.

Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to acquire a property of this calibre within a highly sought-after coastal village. With its outstanding features and desirable amenities, it's an excellent investment and a truly remarkable place to call home.

AGENTS NOTE: The property is leasehold with the balance of original 999 year lease that commenced on the 3rd September 1999. The freehold for the building is vested in the Management Company which is known as 'Seymour Court (Woolacombe) Management Company Ltd'; each of the four apartment owners hold an equal share in the company and are also directors. There are no annual fees to pay for maintenance; all maintenance arrangements operate on a pay as you go system which is proportionate to each apartments floor space. Flat 1 is responsible for 11%, Flat 2 33%, Flat 3 33% and Flat 4 23%. The building is insured on a block policy and costs on average between ?1,000 - ?1,200 per annum with each apartment contributing their relevant share as per the above percentage ratios. The garden and grounds maintenance is split equally at 25% per apartment. The management company have appointed a gardener who attends between April and October at ?240 per annum; this cost being split equally between the four apartments. The property has full residential use and the property can be holiday let or let on an assured shorthold tenancy as well. Pets are allowed under the following clause in the lease: 'Not to keep any dog or other animal bird or pet whatsoever in the premises without the previous consent in writing of the Landlord. (Which may be withdrawn.)'

Entrance: Living Room 14'1" x 12'5" (4.3m x 3.78m).

Kitchen 8' x 6'9" (2.44m x 2.06m).

Double Bedroom 11'6" x 8' (3.5m x 2.44m).

Shower Room 10'7" x 4' (3.23m x 1.22m).

Outside

Sun Terrace 25' x 11' (7.62m x 3.35m).





The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.
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Seymour Villas, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34

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Homewise, Covering North Devon, Somerset and Cornwall

48 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QB

Homewise, Covering North Devon, Somerset and Cornwall

Homewise is a family-run business and we have been helping people to find the right property for their needs for over 50 years. While our office is based in West Sussex, we help home-movers throughout England & Wales the country with our exclusive Home for Life Plan.

This plan incorporates the purchase of a Lifetime Lease which enables those aged 60 and over to secure their next property for less than the market value. By purchasing a Lifetime Lease, our customers benefit from paying a

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