Elmhirst Lodge, Totnes

DESCRIPTION 

Luscombe Maye are delighted to bring to market this spacious and exceptionally well-maintained two bedroom apartment offering comfortable, independent living in a secure and welcoming community situated within the sought-after retirement living development, Churchills. The property enjoys light-filled accommodation throughout, with attractive elevated views over Totnes town and countryside.

The heart of the home is the generous dual-aspect living/dining room, a bright and inviting space with large windows allowing natural light to flood in, creating the perfect setting for both relaxing and entertaining. The separate kitchen is thoughtfully designed with a range of fitted units and work surfaces, providing practical and convenient meal preparation space.

The apartment boasts two well-proportioned bedrooms, offering flexibility for visiting family and friends, a home office, or hobbies room. The principal bedroom benefits from ample space for freestanding furniture in addition to the walk-in wardrobe, and enjoys a generously sized ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, WC and hand basin.  A separate family bathroom serves the rest of the accommodation, complemented by an abundance of built-in storage cupboards throughout.

Designed specifically for later living, residents can enjoy the peace of mind of a retirement community while retaining complete independence. The development is ideally located for local amenities and transport links, making everyday life both convenient and enjoyable.

TOTNES

The unique and charming market town of Totnes sits above the River Dart in the heart of the South Hams. The town is one of Devon's gems, the birthplace of the Transition Town movement in England and nominated in British Airways' HighLife magazine as one of the world's top ten funky towns. Full of colour and character, its atmosphere is cosmopolitan with a West Country flavour and those looking for history, alternative therapies and beautiful countryside will find it in and around Totnes. The town is said to have more listed buildings per head of the population than anywhere else in Britain. With a twice-a-week market and full of small independent shops, it's well-known for ethical products, wholefoods and fair trade goods. It is the second oldest borough in England, with an ancient Guildhall and Church, a Norman Castle and its North and East Gates. There is a well-regarded community college and a mainline railway station and Dartmoor, the South Hams and many of its fine beaches are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION 

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Costs and tenure
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: 996 years remaining (999 years from 2023)
Service charge: £4,362/year
Lease restrictions: Restrictions on where pets can go
Council tax band: D
EPC rating: C

The building
Semi-detached flat, standard brick and block construction
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 reception
Accessibility adaptations: Lift access, Wide doorways, and Level access shower
Loft access: no
Outside areas: Communal garden
No spray foam insulation

Services
Mains electricity
Mains water
Mains foul drainage
Mains surface water drainage
Heating: Room heaters only
Heating features: Double glazing
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 good, Vodafone good, Three great, EE good
Parking: Communal
Not in a controlled parking zone
No disabled parking available

Risks and restrictions
Not a listed building
In Conservation area CONSAREA_44A: Totnes.
No tree preservation order
Public right of way: Through the carpark to a house
Title register restrictions (DN773862):
- Registration restriction: No sale or transfer of the registered lease (other than a mortgage) may be registered unless a certificate is produced by the landlord of title DN176665 (or that landlord’s conveyancer) confirming that the requirements of Paragraphs 10.1 to 10.6 of the Fifth Schedule of the registered lease have been complied with. In plain terms, the landlord of the neighbouring/landlord title must confirm certain lease conditions have been met before a transfer can be registered.
- Lease alienation restriction: The lease contains provisions that prohibit or restrict alienation — the lease limits when and how the leaseholder can transfer or assign the lease, and will set out any required consents or conditions.
- Historic restrictive covenants affecting use and building: The Charges Register records older covenants that historically limited use (for example to private dwellinghouse or specified institutional uses), prohibited certain activities (nuisances, steam engines, brick-burning, tents/caravans, shows, etc.), and required plans/specifications to be submitted for approval before erecting or altering buildings. These covenants were varied by a 1940 deed and further released or modified by deeds in 1977 and 1979; the exact current effect should be checked in the Schedule of Restrictive Covenants (see Charges Register).
No environmental risks recorded
No specialist issues recorded
Onward chain: no

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LETTINGS

Luscombe Maye also offers an Award Winning Lettings service. If you are considering Letting your own property, or a buy to let purchase, please inform us and we can put you in contact with the Lettings team who would be delighted to discuss our range of bespoke services with you.

VIEWINGS

By appointment with Luscombe Maye, Totnes 

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