Guide price
£345,000
2 bed flat for saleMinehead Road, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset TA24
2 beds
2 baths
1 reception
EPC Rating: E
- Chain free
- Leasehold
Greenslade Taylor Hunt
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About this property
Exclusive Manor House, Situated Within A Private Estate
Beautifully Presented
Two Bedroom, Second Floor Flat
Far Reaching Countryside Views
Extensive Communal Gardens
Private Garden
No Onward Sales Chain
A beautifully presented two-bedroom second floor apartment within an exclusive manor house offering far reaching countryside views.
Description:
Greenslade Taylor Hunt are delighted to offer to the market this light, spacious apartment in Doverhay Place, situated within a private estate on the periphery of the ever-popular village of Porlock within Exmoor National Park.
Dating back to 1899, Doverhay Place is a turn of the century Edwardian Country House which has been sympathetically converted into nine luxury apartments enjoying large formal gardens, whilst being situated approximately 1⁄2 mile from Porlock Village and a further 1⁄2 mile to the coast.
Apartment 9 is located on the second floor making it the only apartment in the building with exposed beams throughout and the added feature of large additional storage areas in the eaves of the building.
This superb two-bedroom apartment is being sold with no onward chain and in brief comprises; a substantial living/dining room with a dual aspect letting in an abundance of natural light, overlooking the communal gardens.
A modern fitted kitchen with various high quality integrated appliances and views towards Bossington Hill.
Two double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom offering En-suite facilities as well as glorious views towards Porlock Weir and village and a four-piece family bathroom.
The apartment benefits from lpg gas central heating, timber framed double glazed windows, private ownership of a secluded well-sized garden, access to the cellar where you have additional storage space and the added benefit of parking for both residents and guests.
Services & Outgoings:
We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Lpg fired central heating.
Council Tax: Somerset Council-Band E
Lease information:
The property is offered on a leasehold basis with a share of the freehold. The term of the lease is 999 years from 01.01.2005, with 982 years remaining. There is an annual service charge of £3000 (£250 paid monthly). This charge include building insurance.
Additional information:
Broadband: Fttc-Superfast broadband is available-highest available download speed 80 Mbps, highest available upload speed 20 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).
Situation:
Porlock is a charming village which lies between Exmoor and the sea, sheltered by picturesque hills and within the Exmoor National Park. The village has an excellent range of everyday shopping facilities, pubs and restaurants, with the quaint hamlet and harbour of Porlock Weir approximately two miles away. West Somerset’s premier coastal resort, Minehead has a more comprehensive range of facilities and is approximately six miles, and the County town of Taunton which has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network is approximately twenty six miles. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside, the Exmoor National Park, Brendon and Quantock Hills and many other renowned beauty spots of the areas are all close at hand.
Outside & Gardens:
The property enjoys many beautifully kept communal grounds and gardens with exceptional views over Exmoor and the West Coast.
In addition to this, there is a separate garden owned exclusively by apartment 9, approached through skilfully designed and crafted wrought iron gates opening onto a beautiful stone pavilion overlooking the glorious level lawn, the perfect space to relax and take in the glorious countryside sounds and views. Steps from the pavilion descend onto the level lawned garden featuring a large ornamental Victorian style pond, large storage shed and summerhouse.
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Tenure
Leasehold (977 years)
Service charge
£3,000 per year
Council tax band
E
Ground rent
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