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Plymouth Road, Tavistock

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

625 sq ft

58 sq m

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Key features

  • Modern Retirement Apartment
  • Age Restricted Development
  • Southeast-facing Balcony
  • Lift Access and Video Entry System
  • Level Access to the Town Centre
  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • Service Charge £1,614.36
  • Ground Rent £287.50
  • 994 Years Remaining on the Lease
  • Council Tax Band: C

Description

An immaculate first-floor retirement apartment with southeast-facing balcony, within this popular modern development. Leasehold, Council Tax Band: C, EPC Band: B.

Situation - This apartment is on the first floor of Fitzford Lodge, a modern development situated along Plymouth Road, directly opposite the Meadows park and with level access to Tavistock town centre half a mile away. The apartment overlooks the development's entrance, facing roughly southeast. Tavistock is a thriving market town in West Devon, rich in history and tradition dating back to the 10th century. Today, the town offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities.

Description - This chain-free apartment is offered in excellent condition. The accommodation is larger than average and benefits from a southeast-facing balcony off the dining area. The 1-bedroom accommodation is immaculate and complete with contemporary fixtures and fittings throughout. Fitzford Lodge is a beautiful development of retirement apartments enjoying the benefits of a Lodge Manager on hand throughout the day to support the owners and keep the development in good order. They arrange many regular events in the owners lounge ranging from coffee mornings to games afternoons & celebration events for those who want to join. The apartment also has an emergency Careline system installed which is monitored by the onsite Lodge Manager during the day for 5 days a week, and 24 hours a day by the Careline team, this consists of an integrated intruder alarm, secure video entry system and fire and smoke detection systems throughout the building. A guest suite is also available for visitors to use. Fitzford Lodge requires at least one apartment owner to be over 60 years old with any second resident over the age of 55.

Accommodation - The communal hall takes you into the guest lounge and coffee bar area, where there are lifts and stairs to the first floor. This property has the advantage of being directly adjacent to the lift, for easier access. Once inside the apartment, the interior hall has a large airing/storage cupboard which is fully kitted out with shelving with automatic lighting. The sitting/dining room has full-height windows along with a door out to the balcony. The sitting room also leads into the kitchen which has a good range of units, incorporating integral Zanussi washer/dryer, oven, fridge freezer and a four-ring induction hob. The double bedroom has a large wardrobe with sliding, mirrored doors and internal hanging and storage space. The fully tiled shower room features a corner shower enclosure, enclosed-cistern WC and sink set into a vanity unit with medicine cabinet over and heated towel rail.

Outside - The balcony, situated at the front of the building, is sizeable enough for a bistro/coffee table and overlooks the park opposite. There are numerous residents' parking spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis and well-maintained communal gardens surrounding the building. Additionally, there is a mobility scooter charging station to the side of the building.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Water and drainage charges are all included in the management fee structure. The electric ground source heating system has programmable climate control. Ultrafast broadband is available and mobile voice/data services are available with all four major providers (source: Ofcom's online service checker). Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.

Tenure - The long leasehold interest of the apartment is for sale, being the remainder of a 999-year Lease which commenced on 01/02/20. Service charge of £1,614.36 is payable every six months. Services charges include: Careline system, buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates, ground source heating, communal cleaning and electricity, utilities and maintenance, window cleaning, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, Lodge Manager. Ground Rent £287.50 every six months. A 1% contribution of the final selling price to the contingency fund is payable by the Seller upon completion on the sale of the property.

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Plymouth Road, Tavistock
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: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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About Stags, Tavistock

Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0AH
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"Stags' 21st office, incorporating Ward & Chowen, is located in the beautiful market town of Tavistock.

From our Estate Agency branch in the heart of the town on Market Street, the Residential Sales and Lettings teams work alongside the Agricultural and Professional Services departments, who also operate the highly successful Tavistock Livestock Centre, to offer the most complete set of services of any agent in town.

Tavistock, whose name derives from the River Tavy on which the town lies, provides a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including both local and national retailers, Meadowlands Leisure Centre, the popular Wharf theatre and arts centre, and the sought-after private and independent school, Mount Kelly, while the 19th-century town centre is focussed around the Pannier Market and Bedford Square, in which regular farmers' markets are held.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, from the dramatic wilds of Dartmoor to the quaint villages of Devon and eastern Cornwall, Tavistock is a true West Country gem."

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