2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Purpose built ground Floor two bed apartment set within a particularly attractive age restricted development for those 55 years of age and over. Situated not far from the village square & available with no onward chain.


The apartment will be found to offer comfortable and well presented accommodation with the distinct advantage of being on the ground floor with immediate access to your own patio area and to the well tended communal grounds.

Lilybridge is a specifically designed development planned for the retired being equipped with door entry phone and alarm call system linked to a central monitoring station providing 24 hour assistance should it be needed. There is also an onsite manager who attends Monday to Fridays (mornings only).

The village centre is not far and affords a selection of local shops and Supermarket which incorporates a Post Office counter. The village also has its own Medical Centre, Dental Surgery, Library and indoor heated Swimming Pool Complex. From the square regular bus services commute to the nearby Port and Market town of Bideford (1.5 miles) and local seaside resort of Westward Ho! (1 mile).

SERVICES: Mains water (each of the flats are on their own individual water meters), electricity and drainage. Electric heating with modern panelled heaters. Upvc double glazed windows.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: B.

TENURE: Leasehold. Sold on a 125 year Lease commencing on 1st October 1989. Presently with a Ground Rent of £75 per annum, rising by £25 per annum at 21 year intervals until end of the lease.

SERVICE CHARGE: There is a monthly service charge of approximately £210 to cover the cost of the exterior maintenance of the development, upkeep of all communal parts, cleaning and lighting of all communal parts, gardening, window cleaning (outside), Buildings Insurance, Central Monitoring System and Visiting managers.

Please note that the above figures are given for guidance only and are subject to confirmation.

USER RESTRICTIONS: To be used as a private residence for the occupation of one family. Residents should be over 55 years of age with the exception of a married spouse of an occupant who should be over 50 years of age.

AGENTS NOTE: Pets are allowed (within reason) but written authority is required prior to occupation.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: Upon reaching Northam village continue down into The Square taking the junction into Sandymere Road (to the left of 'Urban Wave' hairdressers) then veering immediately right into Diddywell Road. Follow this road and upon passing the turning to Lily Close on the left the entrance to Lilybridge will be found immediately after.

The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE PORCH: Shared with 3 other apartments. Front entrance door gives access to:-

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE LOBBY: Staircase to the first floor and PRIVATE ENTRANCE DOOR TO:

LIVING ROOM: 18'11" (5.77m) x 9'8" (2.96m) Ornamental fire surround with electric 'Living Flame' fire. Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds and an aspect to the front. Modern electric panel heater. Door entry receiver. 2 Double wall lights with matching ceiling pendent light. Modern styled consumer unit (fuse box). Glazed door to inner hall and part glazed door to:-

KITCHEN: 12' (3.87m) x 6'5" (1.98m) Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds and an aspect to the front. 'L' Shaped working surface incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboards and drawers below together with recess space for 2 appliances (plumbing for washing machine) and 'slot in' electric cooker (filtered extractor hood over). Shelved larder cupboard. Recess space for fridge/freezer. Further working surface with cupboard and 'pan drawers' under. Double and single wall cupboards. Tiled effect vinyl flooring.

INNER HALLWAY: Built-in cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 1: 13'5" (4.09m) x 9'9" (2.98m) Upvc double glazed window and door (fitted vertical blinds) which gives access out to your paved patio area and the communal grounds. Modern electric panel heater. Carpet as laid.

BEDROOM 2: 9'4" (2.86m) x 6'7" (2.64m) Built-in recessed wardrobe. Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. Modern electric panel heater. Carpet as laid.

SHOWER ROOM: 7'3" (2.23m) x 5'3" (1.62m) Generous open shower with glazed screen and splashback boarding. Wash hand basin with storage cupboard under. Low level wc. Fitted wall mirror. Extractor fan. Electric towel rail heater. Vinyl flooring.

OUTSIDE: The apartment benefits from a small paved patio area which can be accessed immediately from the main bedroom.

The attractive gardens and grounds at Lilybridge are mostly communal and taken care of by the Management Company.

There is a communal brick pavioured CAR PARKING AREA together with outside BIN STORE and DRYING AREA.