QUOTE REF DT0134

SUMMARY

NO CHAIN. Beautifully Presented Modern Retirement apartment in the heart of the town. Quote Ref DT0134

SITUATION

Fitzford Lodge is an excellent development of 48 one and two bedroom retirement apartments in the heart of Tavistock, opposite the Meadows Park, a lovely pleasant green space through which the river Tavy and the Tavistock Canal flow. Flanked along the canal is Tavistock Bowling Club, Tavistock Tennis Club and Meadowlands Leisure Centre and indoor swimming pool and gymnasium.

Tavistock is a thriving Stannary market town in West Devon, nestled on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park. Tavistock is an ancient town, rich in history dating back to the 10th century and famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. Largely the 19th -century town centre is focused around Bedford Square which is a short stroll from this property. The town offers a superb range of shopping, boasting the famous Pannier Market and a wide range of local and national shops. Also there are public houses, cafes, restaurants, social clubs, riverside park, leisure centre, theatre, doctors surgery, dentists and Tavistock Hospital. There are excellent educational facilities including primary and secondary schools in the state and private sector. The town has superb recreation and sporting facilities including; Tennis club, bowls club, golf club, cricket clubs, football club and athletics track. Plymouth, some 15 miles to the south, offers extensive amenities. The cathedral city of Exeter lies some 40 miles to the northeast, providing transport connections to London and the rest of the UK via its railway links and the M5 motorway. https://youtu.be/sYCTK6qP-Nc

ACCOMMODATION

Modern first floor retirement apartment at Fitzford Lodge, a very popular retirement development near the town centre of Tavistock.

The apartment enjoys a wonderful westerly outlook with pleasant and interesting views of the comings and goings of the population of Tavistock.

The entrance hall provides access into the shower room, bedroom, living/dining room and storage room. The good size storage room provides vital storage space, includes shelving and houses the wall mounted electric consumer unit.

A glass panelled door leads in to the 23 foot long Living Room offers ample space for living and dining space with further room for an office area. The Juliet balcony from the living space enjoys lovely westerly views and a sunny aspect which brings in lots of natural light.

The high quality Kitchen offers a range of modern eye and base level units with working surfaces over and tiled splashbacks. There is an integrated Zanussi waist height electric oven, Zanussi 4 ring electric hob with matching extractor hood over, Zanussi washer/dryer, fridge and frost-free freezer, stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer and ceiling spotlights. A window over the sink provides light, ventilation and pleasant views towards the Tavistock Roman Catholic Church.

The Bedroom is a really good-sized double room with a built-in mirrored double wardrobe. A window keeps this lovely bedroom bright and airy with views of Sir Francis Drake statue, historic gatehouse and the Catholic Church.

The fully tiled surround shower Room offers high quality fittings to include close coupled WC with wall mounted medicine cabinet over, shower cubicle with sliding glass screen, handrail and mains shower over, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under and mirrored lighted medicine cabinet over, an electric chrome heated towel rail and fitted extractor fan.

Fitzford Lodge’s Manager is on hand throughout the day to support the Owners and keep the development in perfect shape. They arrange many regular events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons.

A Guest Suite is available for your friends and family to stay in. In addition, apartment owners are entitled to use of the Guest Suites at all Churchill Living developments across the country. Prices are available on request.

There is a residents only communal car park to the immediate front of the building with normally many spaces available.

The apartment has an emergency Careline system installed, monitored by the onsite Lodge Manager during the day and 24 hours, 365 days a year by the Careline team. A Careline integrated intruder alarm, secure video entry system and sophisticated fire and smoke detection systems throughout both the apartment and communal areas provide unrivalled peace of mind.

Please Note that the Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55.

Service Charge (Year Ending 30th November 2026): £3,420.43 per annum.

Ground rent £575 per annum. To be reviewed in February 2027

Council Tax Band C

999 year lease commencing 2020

Please check regarding Pets with Churchill Estates Management. Any consents given in relation to pets are subject to the terms of the lease and any further rules and regulations made by Churchill Estates Management.

Service charges include: Careline system, buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates, ground source heating, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, Lodge Manager.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Gross Internal floor Area (approx.): 581.4sq ft (54.0 sq m)

Living/Dining Room 7.01m (23') x 3.22m (10'7'') Kitchen 2.37m (7'9'') x 2.11m (6'11") Bedroom One 5.32m (17'5) x 2.81m (9'3'')

Shower Room 2.04m (6'8'') x 1.62 (5'4'') Storage Room 1.04m (3'5'') x 2.91m (9'7'')

SERVICES: Mains electricity, central heating, mains drainage.

TENURE: LEASEHOLD - 999 year lease - Term from 24th February 2020 to 1st February 3019
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Devon Borough Council
COUNCIL TAX: Band C
EPC Rating: B 85

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