1 bed flat for sale

Flat, Mowbray Court, Butts Road, Exeter EX2

Description

Nestled within the peaceful and well-regarded Mowbray Court development, this well-presented first-floor retirement apartment offers a wonderful opportunity for those seeking independent living in a secure, community-oriented setting. Surrounded by immaculately maintained communal gardens, the property enjoys a pleasant outlook over the surrounding area and benefits from a spacious double bedroom, ideal for a single person or couple offers a balance of independent living with the reassurance of on-site support.

Set within approximately four acres of beautifully landscaped communal gardens, the property enjoys a peaceful position and offers a spacious double bedroom with picturesque views of the surrounding neighbourhood.

Mowbray Court is located just a short and level walk from a wide range of local amenities, including Heavitree's local shops, Heavitree Pleasure Park, and the popular Park Life community café and hub. The development is also conveniently close to Heavitree Bowls Club, the local doctor's surgery, and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, making it an excellent choice for those seeking accessible healthcare and social facilities. Regular bus services connect the area to Exeter city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods, offering ease of travel for shopping, appointments, or leisure.

The development comprises 60 purpose-built retirement apartments and is designed to support both comfort and community. Residents benefit from a wide range of communal facilities including a lounge with adjoining kitchen and patio seating area, a small library and reading room, a laundry room equipped with high-quality Miele appliances, and a guest suite for visitors. The communal lounge regularly hosts social activities such as quiz nights, film evenings, afternoon teas, bingo, poetry sessions, and other community events. A resident manager is on-site from Monday to Friday during working hours, and the development is connected at all times to a 24-hour emergency call centre for added peace of mind. There is also a residents' car park, a mobility scooter storage area, and lift access to all floors.

Mowbray Court operates under a Right to Manage scheme, giving residents a voice in the running of the development through an elected Board of Directors. All residents have the opportunity to apply for company membership.

Please note that Mowbray Court has an age restriction: Residents must be aged 60 or over, although in the case of couples, one partner may be aged 55 or over provided the other is at least 60. Exeter itself is a vibrant and historic city offering a wide range of amenities, excellent transport links via road, rail and air, and is home to the renowned University of Exeter. With its ideal location, strong community feel, and well-managed facilities, this apartment offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy secure and independent retirement living in one of the city's most desirable areas.

Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Leasehold (100 years)
Ground Rent: £730 per year
Service Charge: £2,270 per year

Hall

Spacious Reception Hall - Private entrance door with security peephole. Turnstall emergency pull cord system together with emergency pull cord. Built-in storage cupboard containing the electricity consumer unit and utility meter. Access to roof space. Large built-in shelved storage cupboard with electric light and newly installed 'PulsarCoil' electric off-peak mains pressure hot water system (using off-peak electricity).

Lounge/Diner

5.92 x 2.06 - 19' 5" x 10' 8" (5.92m x 3.25m) reducing to 6' 9" (2.06m) at far end of room. Decorative ornamental fireplace containing electric coal effect fire. Night storage heater. Telephone point. Television point. Emergency pull cord. Window with north easterly aspect and pleasant outlook across surrounding neighbourhood, nearby trees and Heavitree Social/Football Club. Glazed double doors give way to the..

Kitchen

2.57 x 2.31 - 8' 5" x 7' 7" (2.57m x 2.31m). An irregular shaped room. Maximum measurements only. A well appointed kitchen fitted with a matching range of base and wall cupboard units. Integrated appliances include an electric fan assisted oven and grill and a four ring electric hob with extractor unit over. Ample roll edged work surface areas with decorative wall tiling over. Appliance space beneath work surface area for a fridge and separate freezer. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with lever style taps. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Vinyl floor covering. Window to rear aspect with pleasant outlook across the surrounding neighbourhood, nearby trees and Heavitree Social/Football Club.

Bedroom 1

4.11 x 1.57 - 13' 6" x 9' 1" (4.11m x 2.77m) reducing at far end of room to 5' 2" (1.57m). Built-in floor to ceiling mirror fronted double wardrobe unit with bi-fold doors. Night storage heater. Television point. Window to rear aspect with pleasant outlook across the surrounding neighbourhood, nearby trees and Heavitree Social/Football Club.

Shower

Shower Room - 2.08 x 1.70 - 6' 10" max x 5' 7" (2.08m x 1.70m). A fully tiled shower room recently converted from a bathroom and featuring an extra wide shower enclosure with grab rail, vanity unit wash hand basin with lever taps, and a close coupled WC. Large wall mounted mirror and an electric vanity light with shaver point fitted over wash basin area. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Extractor unit. Heated towel rail. Vinyl floor covering.