Vicarage Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23

One bedroom apartment with stunning views over Bude Canal | Professionally managed and purpose built development | Suitable for ‘Independent Retirement Living’ | Call system connected to house manager and Careline UK |Served by stairs and lift to each floor | No onward chain and vacant possession | EPC Rating B


DESCRIPTION
Situated to the rear of the building, Apartment 16 enjoys stunning views over Bude Canal and the town. The apartment is on the first floor with the benefit of lift access. Accommodation comprises one double bedroom, spacious reception room, kitchen and bathroom.

Pentyre Court is a purpose built waterside development of 26 apartments developed by McCarthy & Stone in 2000. The development was designed to provide ’Independent Retirement Living’ and benefits include an onsite manager, 24-hour emergency assistance and secure entry to the building.

LOCATION
Pentyre Court fronts onto Vicarage Road, a favoured residential area and within walking distance of the social, commercial and shopping facilities of Bude town centre. Also in close proximity are the picturesque beauty spots of Summerleaze Beach, the towns historic canal and lock gates and the iconic Pepper Pot. Bude town offers a comprehensive range of shopping, business and leisure facilities including swimming pool, all weather floodlit tennis courts and an 18 hole golf course. On the outskirts of town is Morrisons Supermarket and the A39‘Atlantic Highway’ is about half a mile away which provides excellent access North to the larger towns of Bideford and Barnstaple and south further on down into Cornwall.

ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Spacious entrance area with a large airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and a further storage cupboard with access to the electrical consumer unit. Secure door intercom system with emergency assistance pull cord. Principal doors to:

BATHROOM
Fully tiled with suite comprising low level W.C, vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath and walk-in shower with aqua board backing. Extractor fan, shaver light and wall mounted convection heater, vinyl flooring.

SITTING ROOM
Generous sized reception room with uPVC double glazed door giving access to the balcony. Television aerial and telephone point, night storage heater, space, and timber surround for electric fire.

KITCHEN
Range of floor and wall units with roll top work surface over incorporating a stainless-steel sink and drainer unit with tiled splash backs. Eye level electric oven and electric hob with extractor hood above. Under-counter appliance spaces for washing machine, fridge and freezer. uPVC double glazed window enjoying views over Bude canal and the town.

BEDROOM
Good sized double bedroom with uPVC double window overlooking Bude Canal. Fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors and night storage heater.

OUTSIDE
The apartment benefits from a private balcony, with space for a small table and chairs. The balcony enjoys stunning views over Bude Canal, the town and the well-maintained communal gardens.

PARKING
The development has private car parking spaces which are available for residents on a daily first-come, first-served basis.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage.

TENURE AND COSTINGS
The property is offered with the remainder of a 125-year lease which commenced in 2000.
- Service charge is £2807.76 per annum.
- Ground rent is £679.58 per annum.

Both charges are paid in two instalments, one in March and the other in September.

AGE RESTRICTION
There is an age restriction on occupants of the apartments, with the minimum age being fifty-five for a couple and sixty for a single person.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
B

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
B

AGENTS NOTE
A well-appointed guest room can be rented on a nightly basis.

DIRECTIONS
From our office in Bude proceed down to The Strand with the river on your right-hand side, at the mini-island turn right following the signs towards Widemouth Bay. Continue along this road and Pentyre Court will be found on the left-hand side, shortly after the Falcon Hotel.

VIEWINGS
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.