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Tower Street, Launceston, PL15

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Large one bedroom flat
  • Located within a fine Landmark Victorian building
  • Ideal first time purchase or investment opportunity
  • Courtyard designated parking space
  • Short walk to local amenities and Launceston town centre
  • For sale with no onward chain

Description

Large one bedroom flat | Located within a fine Landmark Victorian building | Ideal first time purchase or investment opportunity | Courtyard designated parking space | Short walk to local amenities and Launceston town centre | For sale with no onward chain


LOCATION
Tamar Flats are situated within a historic building which used to be the old library for Launceston built by John Passmore Edwards. Tamar Flats sits in the middle of Launceston within easy walking distance of the social, commercial and shopping facilities of the town centre, but also within easy walking distance of employment opportunities in Newport, together with Kensey Vale Bowling Club, convenience garage / store and food supermarket within the Newport area of the town.

Launceston located on the Cornwall / Devon border Launceston sits astride the A30 dual carriageway spine road providing excellent links to all parts of the two counties and is halfway between the North and South coasts. To the East, the city of Exeter some 44 miles, provides Intercity Rail Link, International Airport and M5 motorway link. To the South, the city of Plymouth, 28 miles, provides Continental Ferry Port and Intercity Rail Link.

DESCRIPTION
This is one of five flats occupying the attractive period building locally referred to as “The Old Library”, but now known as “Tamar Flats”. The property has elegant elevations of render and feature red brickwork beneath pitched roof with natural slate cladding

The property has replacement uPVC double glazed windows and the internal wall has been insulated. The large one bedroom lower ground floor flat would make an ideal investment or first time purchase opportunity.

The flat will have a 1/5 share in the Freehold as well as a 999 year Lease.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance via shared entrance lobby

UTILITY ROOM
Double glazed uPVC window. Range of base and eye level units incorporating stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine. Under stairs storage.

ENTRANCE HALL
Electric heater, built-in cupboard with slatted shelving and doors to all rooms. Large under stair storage with cobbled flooring.

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
Dual aspect with double glazed uPVC windows to the front and side elevations. Range of base level units with roll top work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Space for under counter fridge, built-in four ring electric hob, built-in electric oven, tiled splash backs and Quantum Dimplex radiator.

BEDROOM
Two double glazed uPVC windows to the side elevation. Electric panel heater.

SITTING ROOM
Two double glazed uPVC windows to the front elevation. Inset wood burner on slate hearth with slate surround. Quantum Dimplex radiator.

BATHROOM
Fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, panel enclosed bath with individual taps, low-level W.C. and wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity storage. Radiator, towel rail, extractor fan and part tiled walls.

OUTSIDE

ADJOINING GARAGE
The garage fronts Dockacre Road with good width up and over door and side service door. PLEASE NOTE: This garage is very difficult to access and exit from due to the lack of visibility in both directions.

DEDICATED COURTYARD PARKING SPACE
The flat has it’s own dedicated parking space accessed via an archway under the neighbouring property.

SMALL AREA OF OVERGROWN GARDEN
Adjacent to the parking space for this flat is a small overgrown area of garden which could provide an additional parking space if required, or space to construct a shed in which to keep a motorbike or simply retain as garden.

TENURE
The flats are Leasehold on a 999 year Lease. Annual payment are made to a common fund at the rate of £900 per annum per flat. In addition each flat contributes towards the annual insurance premium.

The purchaser of this flat will have a one fifth share of a Management Company which will own the Freehold of the building.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage.

COUNCIL TAX BAND A

EE RATING D

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

BOUNDARIES
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.


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.

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Particulars
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: A
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Tower Street, Launceston, PL15

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2 Broad Street, Launceston, PL15 8AD
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Kivells is a proudly independent firm and believes in delivering outstanding customer service. We have been selling property in Cornwall and Devon since 1885 and know our local markets intimately.

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