Lantern Court, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- First Floor Apartment
- Lifts to all floors
- Stunning Harbour Views from Homeowners Lounge & Communal Gardens
- 24 Hour Careline System For Peace Of Mind
- Camera Door Entry System
- Laundry Room
- House Manager
- Guest Suite For Visiting Friends & Family
Description
Introduction - Completed in 2012 by award-winning developers McCarthy Stone, Lantern Court is a flagship contemporary development occupying a commanding location with the most breath-taking views across the picturesque Ilfracombe Harbour, Lantern Hill, Capstone, the Bristol Channel and distant Welsh coast. Providing private apartments specifically for those over 60 years of age, the development enjoys a host of facilities for the benefit of home owners, not least of which is the beautiful communal lounge with large balcony and magnificent coastal views. In addition, there is a lift serving all floors, mobility scooter store, laundry room and a landscaped garden with harbour viewing deck.
Further peace-of-mind is found in the service provided by our House Manager who will oversee the smooth running of the development. There is also a 24-hour emergency call system in the apartments and communal areas. A guest suite is available to receive family and friends for which a small charge per night is made.
It’s so easy to make new friends and to lead a busy and fulfilled life at Lantern Court; there are always plenty of regular activities to choose from including; coffee mornings, games and quiz nights, seasonal and themed events and occasional organised trips. Whilst there is something for everyone there is certainly no obligation to participate and home owners ‘dip in and out’ of activities as they wish.
Lantern Court is located just a short distance from the high street and sea front and local amenities which include a post office, pharmacy, hairdressers, bakers, banks and supermarkets. St. James’s park is adjacent to the development with pathways leading to the harbour.
Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.
Lounge - A well-proportioned lounge with focal point electric fireplace. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point., two ceiling lights, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed doors lead onto a separate enclosed kitchen.
Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.
Double Bedroom - Benefiting from a built-in wardrobe. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.
Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of bath with shower over, low level WC, vanity unit with sink and mirror above.
Service Charge - • Cleaning of communal windows and exterior of apartment windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
• Communal Laundry room
• Mobility Scooter room with charging points
• House Manager
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.
Service charge: £2,678.85 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/25)
Car Parking Permit Scheme - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £500 per annum, for under cover car park. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.
Ground Rent - Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: January 2027
Leasehold - 125 Years from 1st January 2012
Additional Information & Services - • Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Brochures
Lantern Court, Hillsborough Road, IlfracombeEAC linkTenure: Leasehold You buy the right to live in a property for a fixed number of years, but the freeholder owns the land the property's built on.Read more about tenure type in our glossary page.
GROUND RENTA regular payment made by the leaseholder to the freeholder, or management company.Read more about ground rent in our glossary page.
£425 per year (Ask agent about the review period)When and how often your ground rent will be reviewed.Read more about ground rent review period in our glossary page.
ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGEA regular payment for things like building insurance, lighting, cleaning and maintenance for shared areas of an estate. They're often paid once a year, or annually.Read more about annual service charge in our glossary page.
£2678.85
LENGTH OF LEASEHow long you've bought the leasehold, or right to live in a property for.Read more about length of lease in our glossary page.
113 years left
Council TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.
Band: A
Lantern Court, Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Barnstaple Station9.5 miles
About the agent
McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth
100 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ
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