Cottington Court, Sidmouth £385,000

Offered for sale with no on going chain, the property is situated within a popular development, has lift access, uPVC double glazing and electric heating. The property is presented in good decorative order and with a modern kitchen and shower room. A particularly spacious sitting/dining room enjoys south facing sea views from glazed sliding doors and large windows, and on the balcony far reaching 180° views extend from Salcombe Hill in the east, over the town centre and across to Peak Hill in the west. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of modern units to include a built in oven, grill and hob and there is space for a washing machine, fridge/freezer and further appliance. There is a pleasant outlook from the rear facing window up to Muttersmoor. The main bedroom takes in the south facing views and has a range of built in wardrobes. The second bedroom is a good size, has a built in wardrobe and a rear facing view up to Muttersmoor. The shower room has a modern white suite with mains shower alongside a separate WC.

Cottington Court stands on a site of around two acres with the apartment blocks flanking a large, south facing communal garden. There is pedestrian access onto Cotmaton Road, vehicle access is via Cottington Mead - the main driveway leading to residents and visitor parking and a garaging area where the flat owns a single garage, numbered 26 and measuring 2.6m (8'5") x 4.9m (16').

The development is situated in a convenient position only half a mile from the seafront and town centre. As such, the property is within easy reach of all town centre amenities that include numerous independent shops and High Street chains, regular bus services to the surrounding area, a cinema, theatre, cottage hospital and well supported sports clubs including rugby and cricket. In addition, Sidmouth also has a modern health centre, Waitrose, Lidl, an indoor swimming pool, beautiful public gardens and an eighteen hole golf course.

We are advised that the property is Leasehold, held on a term of 999 years from 28.07.1959. The freehold interest is shared equally between the properties and held within a resident’s management company. The residents employ a professional managing agent, namely Harrison Lavers & Potbury’s/Hillsdon Management, to run the ‘day to day’ affairs of the development.

The current half yearly service charge for the period 01.01.24 to 30.06.24 is £1,192.80. The property is liable for a 1/8 share of a metered water charge. Service charge payments can be liable to alteration and you should, therefore, check the position before making a commitment to purchase.

We understand that pets and holiday letting are not permitted although long term letting would be considered with the prior approval of the managing agents.

We are advised by East Devon District Council that the council tax band is D.

Vacant possession on completion.

From the top of the High Street, take All Saints Road to the mini roundabout by The Woodlands Hotel. Take the first exit left, then immediately right into Cotmaton Road. Follow the road taking the second right into Cottington Mead where the entrance to the development will be found on the right.

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