£150,000
2 bed maisonette for saleSeaforth Lodge, Old Beer Road, Seaton, Devon EX12
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
- Share of Freehold
Fortnam Smith & Banwell
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About this property
Period Building on Western Side of Town
Maisonette Over 3 Floors
Communal Gardens with Lovely Sea Views
Building with Historical Interest
Garage & Parking
Gas Fired Central Heating
A 2 Bedroom Maisonette with accommodation over three floors of a period building. Situated on the sought after western side of the town with garage, parking and communal gardens with lovely sea views.
We understand that Seaforth Lodge was built for Lady Ashburton in around 1864 and was named after her family home and birthplace in Scotland. It is believed that Lady Ashburton was a great art lover and the property was visited by several influential people from the Victorian era including John Ruskin, Thomas Carlyle, Lord Tennyson and Florence Nightingale. The property was then converted into apartments in the late 1980's.
Flat 8 Seaforth Lodge is a characterful two-bedroom maisonette with accommodation over three floors and is situated on Old Beer Road on the sought after western side of the town. The period property now consists of 7 apartments all having the benefit of owning a share of the Freehold. This property has allocated parking, a garage and lovely communal gardens with sea views and benefits from a gas central heating combi boiler.
The private front door opens into the entrance hallway with storage cupboard with space for a tumble dryer. Stairs rise and turn to the first-floor landing where there is a fully fitted bathroom with bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC, alongside airing cupboard housing the combi boiler.
The living room is dual aspect with exposed floorboards and a central fireplace with wooden mantel, tiled inner and slate hearth with electric freestanding stove. There is also an understairs storage cupboard.
An opening then leading into the kitchen at one end which is fitted with a range of matching wood effect base and wall units, laminate worktops and sink. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, space for freestanding cooker and space for a tall fridge freezer.
Stairs rise and turn to the second floor where there are two bedrooms both with eaves storage. Bedroom 1 benefits from lovely views towards Beer Head and the coast alongside a small WC with wash hand basin.
Outside:
There is an allocated parking space which is located outside the property in front of the single garage adjoining the property.
From the communal gardens there are lovely sea views. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees planted. The gardens are South Westerly facing therefore enjoying the sun most of the day.
Tenure:
We are advised that the property is Leasehold with a 999 year lease which commenced in 2013. Flat 8 owns 1/8th of the Freehold. £160.00 per month for maintenance/buildings insurance and garden maintenance.
Services: We are advised that all main services are connected.
Council Tax: We are advised the property is in Council Tax Band B. East Devon District Council. Tel: What3words:///trouble.masterful.unwind
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