1 bedroom retirement property for sale

A light and spacious upper floor retirement flat with open outlook, in the centre of the popular village of Uffculme. Excellent local amenities, regular bus services and convenient access to the motorway, No onward chain.


This second-floor retirement flat lies in a popular small complex for the over 60's, a short step from the centre of the sought-after village of Uffculme, with good local amenities.

The living accommodation offers a spacious open plan living/dining room with arch to the kitchen with large window to the front aspect with open views out over the town and to the countryside beyond.
The apartment has been fully re-decorated throughout with neutral colour scheme and carpets with electric storage heaters for heating and double glazing. There is a fully fitted kitchen with appliances spaces for a cooker, fridge and freezer.
There is a good double bedroom with built in wardrobe cupboard and additional airing cupboard in the hall.
The shower room is fully tiled with a walk in shower.
From the flat, there is an alternative exit to Ashley Road via a ground floor door, giving access to the street and informal layby parking.

Trafalgar Court benefits from the services of a House Manager, and each flat is fitted with an emergency “aid-call” system for residents' reassurance. There are excellent communal facilities included in the service charge including a lounge for the residents, laundry facilities, a guest suite, available at an extra cost, and a lift providing access to all floors, which is fully maintained. Outside, the communal gardens are tended for all residents to enjoy, and there is a residents' car park with spaces for visitors.

Services: Mains electricity, drainage, and water.
Council Tax: Band A - Mid Devon District Council.
Tenure: Leasehold.
Lease: 125 years from 15 June 1990
Ground Rent: £225/per annum.
Service Charge: £2,640 per annum, to include house manager assistance, the “aid-call” emergency alarm system, buildings insurance, use of the laundry, heating and lighting to all communal areas and the cleaning/maintenance of the building, gardens and grounds.

The village of Uffculme has an excellent range of amenities, including renowned schools, mini markets, a post office, local inn, 'The Ostler', a church, village hall, doctor's surgery, and veterinary practice. For those who like the outdoors, there are plenty of walks nearby and a great sense of community within the village. The nearby market towns of Tiverton and Cullompton provide more extensive services and both the cathedral city of Exeter, and Taunton, are readily accessible via the M5 motorway or Tiverton Parkway Station, also with daily services to London Paddington, in about 2 hours.

Tiverton - c. 9 miles
Junction 27 of M5 - c. 2 miles
Exeter International Airport - c. 18 miles
Exeter - c. 19 miles
Junction 28 of M5 - c. 5.5 miles
Tiverton Parkway Station - c. 3 miles
Taunton - c. 17 miles

Please see the floor plan for the dimensions. The internal photos were taken with a wide-angle lens to show more of the rooms.