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Flat 4 Cloverdale Court, Lyme Regis

2 beds | Guide price £160,000 Having knowledge of the purchase price allows you to calculate the overall expense incurred in acquiring the property. Read our glossary page


  • Ground Floor Flat
  • Very Well Presented Throughout
  • Easy Access to Town Centre and Seafront
  • Living/Dining Room
  • Kitchen
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom
  • Communal Garden
  • Parking
  • Over 55 Age Restriction

A WELL PRESENTED 2 BEDROOMED GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT CONVENIENTLY SITUATED JUST A SHORT WALK FROM THE TOWN CENTRE AND SEAFRONT

No. 4 is a very well presented and modernised ground floor apartment located in the Cloverdale Court retirement complex situated close to the town centre. The flat benefits from good space throughout and has been looked after extremely well by the current owners. Key features include a high quality kitchen and bathroom suites, whilst there is a pleasant patio area for the flat, accessed via the main living space.

Cloverdale Court is a well-maintained complex of purpose built retirement apartments. Included within the management charge is a part time Facilities Manager who organises the day to day running of the property and a 24 hour alarm system in place to which all the flats are connected.
There is also a Residents' Association making use of the excellent Residents' lounge facilities. From outside Cloverdale Court there is a local shuttle bus stop which runs throughout the town.

Lyme Regis is a picturesque coastal town noted for its many character buildings, centuries old Cobb Harbour and unspoilt surrounding countryside. The town centre provides good shopping facilities for day to day needs and the larger centres of Taunton and Exeter are both about 28 miles away. There is a main line railway station at Axminster (6 miles inland). In Lyme Regis there is also a sailing club, bowls, golf course, theatre and numerous local societies.

The Accommodation Comprises:

GROUND FLOOR

Communal Reception Hall
With stairs to:

Communal Landing
Panelled front door to:

FLAT 4

Entrance Hall (L Shaped)
'Dimplex' electric night storage radiator, airing cupboard housing newly fitted hot water cylinder, built in cupboard, entry phone system. Doors to:

Living/Dining Room
19'9" x 11'6" (6.02m x 3.51m)
uPVC double glazed french doors to patio area and communal garden. 2 'Dimplex' night storage radiators.

Kitchen
8'4" x 7'8" (2.54m x 2.34m)
A high quality suite fitted with wall and base units, laminate work surfaces, 1.5 bowl brushed stainless steel sink with pillar tap. Space for washing machine, 'Bosch' electric hob and under-counter oven, cooker hood, 'Bosch' fridge/freezer, part tiled splashback, wood effect tiled flooring.

Bedroom 1
16'1" x 8'10" max. (4.90m x 2.69m)
Double and single fitted wardrobes, 'Dimplex' night storage radiator.

Bedroom 2/Study
8'4" x 6'4" (2.54m x 1.93m)

Bathroom
A fitted suite comprising panelled bath with ornate tap, overhead 'Triton' electric shower and screen. Fitted vanity counter with cupboard storage, inset wash basin and WC with concealed cistern. Wall mounted illuminated mirror, heated electric towel rail, wood effect tiled flooring, extractor.

OUTSIDE SPACE
Landscaped communal gardens to both the front and rear of the building with an unallocated parking space. Outside the french doors is a patio area which is screened from the roadside by various shrubs and a pathway with gates leading to the parking area and Charmouth Road.

MATERIAL INFORMATION
Local Authority: Dorset Council
Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Leasehold

The apartment is held on a 999 year lease from 1989. We understand that whilst holiday lettings are not permitted, the apartments can be used as a second home or let out on a short term basis (age restriction applies). The Freeholder is Retirement Care BH Ltd., and the Management Company is First Port Ltd. The juliet balconies are due to be replaced with metal balconies in 2024.

SERVICE CHARGE
We understand the current service charge is £4,375.40 p.a. (2023/24) (which can be paid monthly or quarterly) and this includes the following:
1. Service of a part-time Facilities Manager.
2. Alarm and door entry system monitoring and maintenance (24 hours).
3. Garden maintenance.
4. Cleaning of all communal areas.
5. Window cleaning (all windows).
6. Water and sewerage charges.
7. Lighting and heating of communal areas.
8. General upkeep of the estate.
9. Fire alarm maintenance.
10. Building insurance.
11. First Port Retirement Property Services fee.
12. Contingency Fund contribution for major service repair.
13. Redecoration Fund contribution for external and internal communal parts redecoration.

SERVICES
We understand the following to be correct but applicants should verify this with their own enquiries.
Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Drainage: Mains
Heating: Elecxtric heating. There is no gas supply to this property.
Broadband and Mobile Signal/Coverage: See checker.ofcom.org.uk. At present, telephone and broadband services are not connected to this property.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Vendor's Agents, Martin Diplock Estate Agents of 36 Broad Street, Lyme Regis.

Council Tax A fee submitted to your local authority to cover expenses related to local amenities such as schools, libraries, and waste management. The payment amount is determined based on the property's value. Read our glossary page

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Ground Rent A recurring payment issued by the tenant to the landlord or property management firm. Read our glossary page

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Ground Rent Review Period When will your ground rent be assessed and how frequently will it be reviewed. Read our glossary page

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Annual Service Charge An estate's shared area expenses, such as building insurance, lighting, cleaning, and maintenance, are typically covered by a periodic payment that is commonly made on a yearly basis. Read our glossary page

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Length of Lease The duration of time you have acquired the leasehold, or the right to reside in a property. Read our glossary page

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