FOR SALE BY MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION powered by iamsold – Guide Price from £155,000 plus Reservation Fee.

This well-presented, purpose-built ground-floor two-bedroom apartment benefits from its own private rear garden and a useful lockable garden store. Conveniently situated approximately half a mile from Budleigh Salterton's town centre and the seafront, it offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors.

The property is presented in good decorative order throughout, having been recently redecorated, and has been well maintained both internally and externally.

Recent improvements include a Worcester Bosch gas-fired combination boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, along with new uPVC double-glazed windows, soffits, fascias, and guttering.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a bright living room opening into a conservatory with underfloor heating and pleasant views over the private rear garden, a dual-aspect fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, and a modern bathroom.

Outside, the fully enclosed rear garden enjoys a gated side entrance and is laid mainly to lawn, providing an attractive and private outdoor space. A useful lockable private garden store offers excellent additional storage.

A Devon Occupancy Restriction applies to this property (See below in Agents' Notes)

Please quote reference RB0167

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION:
Ground Floor:
Hall
Lounge: 3.7m (12'2") x 2.4m (7'10")
Conservatory: 2.7m (8'10") x 1.9m (7'10")
Kitchen: 3.0m (9'10") x 2.5m (8'2")
Bedroom 1: 3.2m (10'6") x 2.6m (8'6")
Bedroom 2: 3.0m (9'10") x 2.6m (8'6")
Bathroom/WC
Outside: A path leads to the front door. The private, good-sized, fully enclosed rear garden is laid mainly to lawn. There is also a useful private garden store room. On-road parking

AGENTS NOTES:
Tenure: Leasehold. Lease Term Years from 19/04/2000 until 11/04/2125. The lease term remaining is 100 years. Vacant possession on completion with no onward chain. A Devon occupancy restriction applies to this property. Prospective purchasers of this property must comply with Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985 in that they must have lived or worked in Devon, or a combination of the two, for three years immediately before purchase. If there are two purchasers, only one person has to satisfy this requirement.
Freeholder: East Devon District Council
Management Charges: £224 per annum, ground rent £10 per annum.
Council Tax Band: A (East Devon District Council).
EPC Rating: C
Services: Mains electric, water & drainage. Superfast fibre broadband is available.
Declaration: In accordance with section 21 of the Estate Agent Act 1979, we declare that there is a personal interest in the sale of this property. The vendor is a relative of Richard Boud Estate Agent.

AUCTION COMMENTS:
This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction, allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided and must be viewed before bidding.
The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and pays a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price, inc. VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600, inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.
Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer, and the Agent/Auctioneer will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT. These services are optional.

LOCATION:
A walk along Budleigh Salterton's historic promenade is an uplifting experience, whatever the season. With its small fishing boats and quirky, colourful beach huts, the famous pebbled beach stretches along Lyme Bay for about two miles, leading to an iconic view of the red cliffs – beloved of artists and photographers alike majestic Scots pines at the mouth of the River Otter. This small, charming seaside town has a timeless old-world quality and is one of Devon's quieter resorts, even in mid-summer. It is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, and is on the South West Coastal Path, making this an exceptional place. The Otter Estuary is a large nature reserve, home to abundant wildlife, and significant for kingfishers, sand martins, otters and the recently re-introduced beavers. If you are a bird watcher, many easily accessible hides along the riverbank offer abundant opportunities to study the wide variety of seasonal species.
Shopping: The town's picturesque high street, with its gently flowing brook and flower-filled summer planters, has a traditional array of mainly independent shops, including butchers, bakers, greengrocers, delicatessens, two small supermarkets and chemist, as well as an art gallery, plus several boutique gift and fashion shops. Freshly-caught fish can be bought on Budleigh beach from the local fishermen most days of the week (look out for the pirate flag!). Farm shops are also conveniently located nearby: Pynes Farm (1.5 miles), Darts Farm (8 miles) and Greendale Farm (10 miles). Main high street outlets can be found in the historic cathedral city of Exeter (14 miles).
Food & Drink: Traditional local pubs serving locally produced food and beer from local breweries can be found in the town and nearby East Budleigh and Otterton. Budleigh Salterton has more than its fair share of quaint, welcoming cafes and coffee shops in the town itself, with a cafe situated right on the seafront – perfect for enjoying your Devon cream tea or fresh crab sandwich. Or what's your favourite takeaway? Fish and chips, Indian or Chinese?
Leisure: Whatever your age or interests, you'll find what you are looking for. Do you enjoy an invigorating swim in the sea or a leisurely walk along the Otter Estuary and seashore? Or there are many other excellent local facilities, including tennis, football, cricket, bowls and croquet clubs. But the jewel in Budleigh's crown must be the prestigious East Devon Golf Club, with its panoramic coastal views. Drop into the town's library to explore the wide range of other clubs and societies on offer, including a very active art club and amateur dramatics. You'll find the town hall offers a regular programme of shows, dances, film society presentations and art exhibitions. To learn about Budleigh's history, visit the pretty, thatched Fairlynch Museum, home to a collection of fascinating exhibits. Top of the local spectator sports is rugby's 2020 European and Premiership champions, Exeter Chiefs, Exeter City football club, county cricket at Taunton and regular horse racing at Exeter, Newton Abbott and Taunton.
Health: Comprehensive facilities are provided by the local medical practice and dental practices. In addition, Exmouth Hospital has a minor injuries unit, and the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) provides integrated health and care services across Exeter, East and Mid Devon. The nearest private hospital is the Nuffield in Exeter (14 miles).
Transport: There are excellent transport links with the M5 (junction 30) only 10 miles north-west of Budleigh Salterton, which provides access north towards Taunton (approx. 55 minutes), Weston-Super-Mare (approx. one hour 30 minutes), Bristol (approx. one hour 50 minutes), Cheltenham (approx. two hours 15 minutes) and Birmingham (three hours). It also connects with the M4 for journeys to London (four hours) or into Wales. London can also be accessed via the A303/M3 (approx. three hours 40 minutes). The cathedral city of Exeter takes about 30 minutes by road. South West Devon can be reached via the A38. An hour's drive brings you to the historic city of Plymouth and its cross-channel ferry port to Roscoff in Brittany. The nearest train station is located in Exmouth (15 minutes drive). Services are provided by Great Western Railway and connect to other national services at Exeter St. David's and Exeter Central, with a journey time of approximately 30 minutes. Known as the Avocet Line, this is one of England's prettiest train journeys along the edge of the beautiful Exe Estuary. Connections at Exeter serve direct lines to London Paddington or Waterloo stations, with journey times from two and a quarter hours. Regular bus services are provided by Stagecoach, which serves various bus stops around Budleigh Salterton and the surrounding communities in Exmouth, East Budleigh, Otterton, Sidmouth and Exeter. Exeter Airport is less than half an hour away by road (11 miles). Bristol Airport is an hour and a half away (74 miles).
Education: One local primary school in Budleigh Salterton (St Peter's Church of England Primary School), while Exmouth Community College serves Budleigh Salterton as the secondary school. Post-16 education is available at Exmouth Community College and nearby Exeter College. The new £10.5 million Deaf Academy is Exmouth's most recent educational addition. The University of Exeter offers a wide range of higher education degree courses. Alternative private, independent schools are at St Peter's Preparatory school (Lympstone), The Maynards School (Exeter) and Exeter School.
Events: Annual community events include Gala Week, with fun events for all the family (May/June), a Music Festival with many classical performances (July), a Literary Festival with visiting authors and workshops for all ages (September) and the ever-popular Budleigh Christmas Day swim for the brave, but you can stay warm and watch.

As you see, Budleigh Salterton is an unspoilt, peaceful and friendly seaside town with a unique beach of Triassic pebbles (100 million years older than Jurassic) and so much to offer.

Important Information:
All rooms have been measured with an electronic laser and are approximate measurements only. None of the services to the above property have been tested by ourselves, and we cannot guarantee that the installations described in the details are in perfect working order. Richard Boud Estate Agent for themselves and the vendors or lessors produce these details in good faith and are a guideline only. They do not constitute any part of a contract and are correct to the best of our knowledge when going to press.
We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. In line with HMRC's guidance, we take this responsibility seriously to ensure the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our partner, Move Butler, will conduct the initial checks on our behalf. They will contact you, and where possible, a biometric check will be sent to you electronically only once your offer has been accepted.
As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to Move Butler and complete all Anti-money Laundering checks before your offer can be formally accepted.
You must also provide evidence of how you intend to finance your purchase before formally accepting any offer.

Ground Floor Flat in Budleigh Salterton