Flat for sale in The Orchard, Modbury PL21

Situation

Modbury is a picturesque Georgian town situated in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', and is only about 4 miles from the nearest beach. Some two hundred years ago it was extremely prosperous being the local market town and a centre for the wool trade. Today there is a good range of local shops including a butcher, baker, grocers, hardware store, chemist, delicatessen and a number of gift and antique shops. Other amenities include a primary school, health centre, dentist, veterinary surgery and mobile library. For more comprehensive shopping, Kingsbridge is to the South and Plymouth is about 12 miles to the West. Modbury is on the main bus route and is also only about five miles from the A38. Nearby there are fine cliff top and coastal walks, other beaches and coves, with sailing at Salcombe and Newton Ferrers, 18 hole golf courses at Thurlestone and Bigbury and Dartmoor National Park is several miles to the North.

Description

Situated in an elevated position with the bustling town of Modbury, 8 The Orchard is a spacious two-bedroom top-floor apartment benefiting from outstanding far-reaching views across the town to the countryside beyond.

Upon entering St George’s House there is a well-presented entrance hall with intercom to each apartment and a storage cupboard for shoes. Stairs lead to the top floor landing where apartment 8 can be found on the left hand side.

The accommodation comprises entrance hall with storage cupboard, to the right is a generous living room with two windows framing the outstanding far-reaching views and offering ample space for dining room table. To the left of the hallway is the new modern kitchen fitted just 2 years ago with a range of integrated appliances, space for dishwasher and washing machine and views over the rear communal garden.

The apartment has two double bedrooms both enjoying an abundance of natural light and decorated to a high standard, the master bedroom benefits from the views over Modbury, built in storage and a well-presented ensuite shower room. There is also the family bathroom, recently modernised, comprising bath with shower over, vanity hand basin, heated towel rail and low-level WC.

There is a well-maintained communal garden which enjoys a sunny aspect and offers a peaceful space to sit outside throughout the year. The apartment also benefits from two private parking spaces located to the front of the building.

Services

Mains electricity, gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Council tax

Council Tax Band B.

Tenure

Share of Freehold/Leasehold - 999 years from 2006.
Service charge - approx. £1380 per annum
Ground rent - not applicable

directions

From the office continue down Church Street and join Broad Street, follow the road round and turn left up Scalders Lane, The Orchard can be found up the hill on the left hand side.

Viewings

Viewing strictly by appointment with Luscombe Maye, Modbury

local authority

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel .