Flat 30 Cloverdale Court, Lyme Regis

A SECOND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT, BENEFITTING FROM SEA VIEWS. NO ONWARD CHAIN.

No. 30 is situated to the second floor of the block, bordering Charmouth Road and benefitting from sea views from the main living space. It is now in need of updating and refurbishment, and is offered to the market with no onward chain.

The flat benefits from comfortable living space and has a light aspect, and would ideally suit those looking for easy to maintain accommodation.

Cloverdale Court is a well-maintained complex of purpose built retirement apartments. Included within the management charge is a part time Facilities Manager who organises the day to day running of the property and a 24 hour alarm system in place to which all the flats are connected.

There is also a Residents’ Association making use of the excellent Residents’ lounge facilities. From outside Cloverdale Court there is a local shuttle bus stop which runs throughout the town with an additional main service route from Charmouth Road which operates between Weymouth and Exeter.
Lyme Regis is a picturesque coastal town noted for its many character buildings, centuries old Cobb Harbour and unspoilt surrounding countryside. The town centre provides good shopping facilities for day to day needs and the larger centres of Taunton and Exeter are both about 28 miles away. There is a main line railway station at Axminster (6 miles inland). In Lyme Regis there is also a sailing club, bowls, golf course, theatre and numerous local societies.

The town is situated on the beautiful and unspoilt Devon and Dorset ‘Jurassic Coast’ awarded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in December 2001.

The Accommodation Comprises: -

Entrance Hall - With entry telephone and alarm call point. Airing cupboard housing immersion cylinder. Night storage heater. Loft access. Smoke alarm.

Living Room - 1'3" max. x. 11'4" (5.26m x 3.45m)
With 2 night storage heaters. Double glazed window to front affording views. Telephone and TV points.

Kitchen - 11'4" x 5'9" (3.45m x 1.75m)
Matching wall and base units with rolled edge laminate worktops. Integral 'Zanussi' electric oven and induction hob. Stainless steel 1.5 bowl sink and drainer. Washing machine/dryer, dishwasher and undercounter fridge included. Tiling to splashback areas.

Bedroom 1 - 12'8" x 8'9" (3.86m x 2.67m)
With double glazed window to front aspect,built in wardrobes. Night storage heater. TV point. Alarm pull cord.

Bedroom 2 - 12'8" x 6'7" (3.86m x 2.01m)
With double glazed window to front aspect, night storage heater.

Bathroom - Carpeted, panelled bath with 'Mira' electric shower over. Pedestal hand basin, WC, fitted drawer unit and overhead cupboards. Wall mounted heater. Extractor fan.

Location And Access - Landscaped communal gardens to both the front and rear of the building with an unallocated parking space.

Material Information - Local Authority: Dorset Council
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Leasehold

Lease Information - The following information is believed to be correct but applicants should verify this with their own enquiries:
Property Management Company: First Port.
Freeholder: Estates and Management Ltd.
The apartment is held on a 999 year lease from 1989.
A service charge is payable but no ground rent.
We understand that whilst holiday lettings are not permitted, the apartments can be used as a second home or let out on a short term basis (age restriction applies).

Service Charge - We understand the current service charge is around £4,791.02 p.a. (2024) (can be paid monthly or quarterly) and this includes the following:
1. Service of a part-time Facilities Manager.
2. Alarm and door entry system monitoring and maintenance (24 hours).
3. Garden maintenance.
4. Cleaning of all communal areas.
5. Window cleaning (all windows).
6. Water and sewerage charges.
7. Lighting and heating of communal areas.
8. General upkeep of the estate.
9. Fire alarm maintenance.
10. Building insurance.
11. First Port Retirement Property Services fee.
12. Contingency Fund contribution for major service repair.
13. Redecoration Fund contribution for external and internal communal parts redecoration.

Services - We understand the following to be correct by applicants should verify this with their own enquiries.
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: Mains
Heating: Night storage heaters. There is no gas connection to the property.
Broadband and Mobile Signal/Coverage: Telephone and broadband are not currently connected to the property.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s Agents, Martin Diplock Estate Agents of 36 Broad Street, Lyme Regis.