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Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

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Ground Flat

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Key features

  • ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
  • SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
  • Actual price paid depends on individuals’ age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
  • Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
  • CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
  • The full listed price of this property is £120,000

Description

OVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISE

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 OR OVER can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.
OVER 60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £80,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £120,000

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website.
Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE.
Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £120,000, please contact the estate agent Webbers.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
A Beautifully Presented Retirement Apartment in a Purpose Built Apartment Block with Stunning Sea & Harbour Views from the Residents Lounge ? Over 60?s Only

Positioned in one of Ilfracombe?s most sought-after coastal locations, this newly redecorated and superbly maintained one-bedroom retirement apartment offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity in later life. Located within a prestigious McCarthy & Stone development designed exclusively for residents aged 60 and over, this stylish purpose-built home combines independent living with a supportive and sociable community.

Occupying a prime position in a striking architect-designed building, the apartment enjoys magnificent views across Ilfracombe?s picturesque harbour, the iconic Hillsborough hillside, the expansive Bristol Channel, and even as far as the distant Welsh coastline. With the town?s vibrant High Street just a short, level stroll away and the harbour, pier, and Damien Hirst?s famous Verity statue nearby, this is retirement living at its very best ? scenic, secure, and conveniently central.

The development offers a safe, secure, and friendly environment with a resident House Manager on hand and excellent communal facilities including a welcoming resident?s lounge with covered sea-facing balcony ? the perfect space to relax, enjoy the views, and connect with like-minded neighbours during the many regular social events that are the hallmark of McCarthy & Stone communities.

There is secure remote fob entry, lift access to all floors, a communal laundry, library, and a dedicated mobility scooter store.

Internally, the apartment is bright, airy and immediately welcoming. It has been freshly redecorated and is presented in move-in condition throughout. The spacious entrance hall is wheelchair-friendly and includes a large walk-in storage cupboard housing the hot water system, air circulation unit, and shelving ? ideal for linen and everyday items.

The generous living/dining room features a decorative fireplace providing a lovely focal point and leads through to a modern, fully fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances. The double-sized bedroom includes a built-in wardrobe, while the well-appointed shower room is finished with contemporary tiling and fittings.

With its low maintenance layout, minimal running costs, and superb facilities, this is a fantastic turn-key solution for anyone seeking comfort, community, and quality in retirement.

Quite possibly the best value retirement property currently available in Ilfracombe ? early viewing is highly recommended!

The lease is for a duration of 125 years, starting from 1st January 2012. The annual ground rent is ?495, with a service charge of ?4,018.28 per annum for the financial year ending on 31st March 2025. The next ground rent review is scheduled for January 2027. The property is managed by McCarthy and Stone Management Services.

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.
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Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

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About Homewise, Covering North Devon, Somerset and Cornwall

48 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QB

Homewise is a family-run business and we have been helping people to find the right property for their needs for over 50 years. While our office is based in West Sussex, we help home-movers throughout England & Wales the country with our exclusive Home for Life Plan.

This plan incorporates the purchase of a Lifetime Lease which enables those aged 60 and over to secure their next property for less than the market value. By purchasing a Lifetime Lease, our customers benefit from paying a one-off amount to live in the property of their choice free from rent, mortgage, or interest repayments. This can be applied to any property that is on the market with any estate agent anywhere in England or Wales, subject to property criteria such as being of standard construction.

The amount paid is subject to age, personal circumstance, and property criteria, and typically ranges from 20%, 50% less than the market value.

Plus, there is always the option to secure a future inheritance for loved ones too. The Home For Life Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of how you could benefit from a Home For Life Plan on your next home, try the calculator on our website and instantly see a new property price you could look up to and an estimate on how much you could save.

We pride ourselves on our first-class service and family values, and ensure every customer is treated just like that part of the family. Our aim is to help our customers find happiness, security, and financial peace of mind for their future. Discover how we could help you by visiting our website for further details or simply give us a call for a personalised quote.

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