Flat for sale in High Street, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34

Buying this property with a Home for Life Plan discount.

This property is offered at a reduced price for people aged over 60 through Homewise's Home for Life Plan. Through the Home for Life Plan, anyone aged over sixty can purchase a lifetime lease on this property which discounts the price from its full market value. The size of the discount you are entitled to depends on your age, personal circumstances and property criteria and could be anywhere between 8.5% and 59% from the property’s full market value. The above price is for guidance only. It’s based on our average discount and would be the estimated price payable by a 69-year-old single male. As such, the price you would pay could be higher or lower than this figure.

For more information or a personalised quote, just give us a call. Alternatively, if you are under 60 or would like to purchase this property without a Home for Life Plan at its full market price of £145,000, please contact Webbers.

Property description

Occupying part of the former Midland Bank on Ilfracombe High Street, Flat 1 is a spacious 1st floor 2 bedroom property with a newly fitted kitchen, newly fitted windows, recently renovated shower room and communal rear outside area. No onward chain.

Located right at the heart of Ilfracombe, Flat 1,150 High Street is a spacious 1st floor flat situated within the ornate and unique former Midland Bank building. The property is close to all the amenities that the high street has to offer with Ilfracombe Harbour and Wildersmouth Beach just a short stroll away.

On the approach to the building, the stunning sandstone architecture with ornate sculptings are a true vision into the heritage of Ilfracombe. Circular windows, original timber doors, bay windows and perforated parapet walls ensure that this is one characterful building.

Upon entering the main communal entrance, a staircase leads you directly to the first floor landing for which the main entrance to the property can be found alongside the rear exit to the communal outside area.

The entrance hallway is spacious to house coats and shoes whilst leading to all other rooms.

The recently fitted kitchen has been tastefully decorated with space for an electric freestanding cooker comes with a range of wall and base units with an under cupboard rgb LED lighting system with splashback. A separate workspace with a composite sink lays opposite an area where there is space and plumbing for a washing machine.

The spacious lounge/dining room has plenty of space for a range of furniture alongside a half bay window with useful ledge for storage.

The master bedroom is also of a spacious nature with an identical window to the lounge/dining room.

The second bedroom has a large uPVC double glazed window to the rear allowing an abundance of natural light into the room. There is also a handy airing cupboard housing the immersion hot water tank.

The shower room has been recently renovated with a shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and heated towel rail. A separate WC can be found adjacent.

To the rear of the building, a large communal area can be enjoyed.

Agents note: The property is leasehold with the balance of an original 999 year lease. The freehold is vested in the Management Company (150 high street ilfracombe ltd) which is made up of the 4 owners with each apartment holding a 1/4th share. The service charge which includes maintenance of the communal and external areas currently amounts to ?75 per month. The last annual building insurance charge of ?1,012.52 on 21 August 2023 was shared by all 4 owners, with flat 1 making payment towards that of ?253.13. There are no restrictions on holiday or assured shorthold letting and pets are allowed within the building with consent from the Management Company.

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.