Litchdon Street, Barnstaple

Chequers Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this well presented one bedroom first floor apartment in the highly desired location of Barum Court - exclusively for people aged 60 years and over. This one bedroom apartment is homely and welcoming and has the added attraction of being available to the market with no onward sales chain.

Located within walking distance of Barnstaple town centre and the open spaces of Rock Park and the popular Tarka Trail and the added re-assurance of an onsite manager at certain times, 34 Barum Court is your perfect retirement property.

Chequers Estate Agents welcomes you to view this spacious, well presented 1 bedroom first floor apartment situated within the popular Barum Court development. Barum Court was built in 1988 by well respected McCarthy & Stone and comprises of 51 retirement apartments; forming an attractive building and set in mature landscaped communal gardens. Barnstaple Town Centre offers an excellent range of amenities and is within a short level walking distance, therefore convenient and easily accessible. Barum Court offers all facilities to enable a comfortable retirement with a generous residents lounge, laundry room, along with a resident house manager onsite at certain times of the day along with an intercom security system with all floors being lift assisted.

The apartment itself is very well presented and has light and bright rooms. The accommodation briefly comprises: a welcoming entrance hallway with a handy storage cupboard. The hallway provides easy level access to all internal rooms including a cosy living room with two windows. An archway from the living room leads to the fitted kitchen with integrated oven. The apartment has a generous size double bedroom with built in wardrobe and a bathroom with three piece suite.

34 Barum Court has been a much loved home and updated throughout to create a homely property. The current owner fitted new electric radiators circa two years ago. Chequers Estate Agents recommend an internal inspection to appreciate what the property has to offer. No onward sales chain.

Location - Barnstaple - Situated in the valley of the River Taw, Barnstaple is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has a variety of great shops, supermarkets, restaurants, schools and pubs. As well as those all important recreation facilities including a leisure centre, cinema, a pannier market, and a theatre. The A361 North Devon Link Road provides convenient access to the M5 Motorway. Further sandy beaches and coastal walks at Saunton, Croyde, Codden Hill and Woolacombe are within easy reach, as is Exmoor. Barnstaple Train Station is also within a short walk or drive.

Entrance Hallway - A welcoming entrance hallway with useful cupboard housing the hot water tank, intercom system, fitted carpet.

Lounge - 4.70m x 3.23m (15'05 x 10'07 ) - A light and spacious lounge with two UPVC double glazed windows to side elevation, overlooking part of the communal garden. Electric radiator, fitted carpet.

Kitchen - 2.18m x 1.60m (7'02 x 5'03 ) - A modern white kitchen with fitted cupboards and drawers. Further matching wall cabinets. Inset single oven with four ring electric hob, space for undercounter fridge, extensive tiling, vinyl flooring.

Bedroom - 3.56m x 2.64m (11'08 x 8'08 ) - A light double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window, fitted double wardrobe, electric radiator, fitted carpet.

Bathroom - 2.06m x 1.91m (6'09 x 6'03 ) - A three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over in a tiled surround, W.C, vanity sink unit, wall heater, fitted carpet.

Agents Notes - Short particulars of the lease under which the land is held:
Date: 12 October 1988
Term: 125 years from 1 June 1988

Annual Ground rent: £448.94 Split into two payments of £221.47 paid every six months. Next payment due January 2025.
Maintenance charges: £2316.00 Split into two payments of £1158.00 paid every six months. Next payment due January 2025.

Note - For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.