2 bed flat for sale

Sommers Crescent, Ilfracombe, Devon EX34

Over 60s can secure this property with a Home For Life from Homewise

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.

Over-60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for Over-60s The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £284,750 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £425,000

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the Homewise website.

Please call for more information or a personalised quote

Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.

It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.

If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £425,000, please contact the estate agent Webbers.
Property description

Arlington Villas is an imposing and attractive Victorian building situated in an elevated location close to the picturesque sea front and harbour and the nearby high street. The local facilities are all just a short stroll away making the apartments ideally positioned for convenience. Converted 4 years ago, this beautifully appointed and spacious second floor apartment enjoys fabulous views over the sea front, Wildersmouth beach and Capstone to the Bristol Channel and the distant Welsh coast and has a large 30ft long sea facing balcony as well as two allocated car parking spaces in the gated communal car park.

Upon entering the building, you immediately know you are walking into a high class establishment. The spacious beautifully kept communal hallways have a really classy and contemporary feel with a 6 person passenger lift to all floors and the stairways with their sleek glass balustrades. The apartment has stylish contemporary design and is finished impeccably. There is bright and airy accommodation throughout with the spacious living room having access to a large balcony and enjoying the fantastic sea and coastal views.

The extensive specification takes in to account the demands of modern day living and has plenty of state of the art features including a heat recovery ventilation unit run from communal solar panels and gas fired central heating with individual room thermostats. Sliding sash double glazed windows provide all the benefits of modern glazing but preserve the look and feel of the Victorian heritage. The security barrier to the car park is remote operated and all communal doorways can be opened via fob presentation, keypads or a 'suited key system' reducing the number of keys required to access the various areas of the building. Furthermore there is a video door entry and intercom system to the apartment adding additional security and peace of mind. The kitchen and sanitary ware provide sleek, clean, contemporary lines and a touch of class and floor coverings are fitted throughout ready for immediate occupation.

The apartment comprises an entrance lobby with pir activated light and is a useful area for coats, shoes etc. The spacious and open entrance hall gives easy access for disabled or elderly occupants to all of the rooms within the apartment. The large 30ft x 15ft open plan living room and beautifully fitted and equipped kitchen is the heart of the home and a fabulous living space for all to enjoy. There are 2 double bedrooms with the master having a luxury en suite shower room. The high quality family bathroom has a large Roca bath with a shower over and there is a really useful separate utility room complete with an air purifier for the whole apartment. The large 32ft lounge sea facing balcony has composite decking to the floor, and an external tap for easy cleaning and galvanised balustrades.

The brick paved car park has LED sensor lighting, a communal tap for cleaning the car and a 13 amp mains socket. Various LED dusk till dawn lighting runs alongside the pathways that lead up to the building. Within the communal area there is bike and surfboard storage, a communal WC and cleaning cupboard, tap, LED lighting, meter cupboards and bin/recycling area.

The apartment is fully residential and can be used as a permanent home, high quality second home or as a lucrative holiday let with excellent income earning potential. This delightful seaside apartment oozes style and quality and full internal inspection is a must to appreciate the size and quality on offer.
Agents note

The apartment is leasehold with the balance of an original 999 year lease which commenced in 2016. The freehold is vested within the Management Company which is made up of the 10 apartment owners. A managing agent is appointed to look after the day to day running of the building and oversee the communal and external areas and the building insurance. The service charge is ?300 per month and includes maintenance and upkeep of the common and external areas, maintenance and servicing of the lift, common lighting, water etc, and the buildings insurance which covers those wishing to assured short hold let and holiday let. Holiday and assured short hold letting is therefore permitted and pets are allowed with the written consent of the Management Company for owners but not for any tenants of the building.

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.