Flat for sale in Kingsgate, Pennsylvania Road, Exeter EX4

A well appointed 1 bedroom ground floor retirement apartment in a sought after retirement development within walking distance of the city centre and just one hundred yards from a regular bus service. Perfect for those seeking secure independent living on the ground floor and early viewings are highly recommended!

South Block

Outside security camera. Sensor lighting. Under cover area for wheelchairs and electric mobility scooters. Entrance door to..

Communal Entrance Hall

Staircase rising to first and second floor levels. This apartment is located on the ground floor.

Private Entrance Hall For Flat 28, Kingsgate

Panic alarm system with emergency pull cord. Built-in double sized airing cupboard containing the factory lagged hot water cylinder, fitted shelving and electricity consumer unit. Wall mounted coat hooks. Built-in storage cupboard with fitted shelving. Dimplex night storage heater. Doors to..

Lounge (5.59m x 3.11m (18'4" x 10'2"))

A dual aspect room with patio doors opening onto small patio and garden area facing in an easterly direction. This outdoor space forms part of the communal grounds but is unlikely to be used by other people. Attractive mock fireplace. Night storage heater. TV & tp points. Emergency pull cord. An opening gives way to the..

Kitchen (2.43m x 2.39m (7'11" x 7'10"))

A modern and well appointed kitchen fitted with matching base, drawer and wall cupboard units. Integrated appliances include a fan assisted oven and grill, and a ceramic hob with extractor unit over. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with lever style taps. Ample worksurface area with wall tiling over. Below counter appliance space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Free standing appliance space for a tall fridge/freezer. Fitted fold down breakfast table. Side window. Vinyl flooring.

Bedroom (4.07m x 3.04m (13'4" x 9'11"))

A well appointed bedroom fitted with comprehensive range of bedroom furniture. Window with easterly aspect. TV point. Emergency pull cord.

Bathroom (2.04m x 1.82m (6'8" x 5'11"))

Wide shower enclosure. Pedestal wash basin. Close coupled WC. Mirror and electric vanity light with shaver socket fitted above wash basin area. Fully tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Extractor unit. Fan heater. Emergency pull cord.

Lease Information

Lease - Original 99yr lease starting from 1st August 1989 with 66 years still remaining. New owners can immediately apply for an extension to the lease without waiting the usual 2 years.

Service Charge Information

Annual Service Charge & Ground Rent - The budget for 2018/2019:
Service Charge - £2800.54 per annum paid monthly.
Ground Rent - £222.00 per annum which is divided into two equal payments on a 6 monthly basis.

N.B. Please note that as a couple, only one of you needs to be aged 60 or above.

Information On Kingsgate - See Online

Outside, there are two main residence blocks, south block & north block which were built in 1989 with a total of 43 flats. The residents have full access to residents' & visitors parking on a first come, first served basis. There are well maintained communal grounds which include a 'sun trap' communal patio with well stocked borders providing an array of colourful shrubs and flora throughout the seasons. Flat 28 is situated in the south block and the adjacent block (north block) hosts a variety of weekly entertainment events such as fish and chip nights, quiz nights and Saturday night film club, afternoon tea group, bingo etc. The north block also provides a small library/reading room next to the lounge for the smaller social activities such as poetry and Holy Communion. All residents have the use of the communal facilities which include the lifts, visitor/guest suite accommodation, a weekly hair salon and laundry room with several washing machines and tumble dryers.