Strand Court, Bideford, EX39

Strand Court comprises some 49 retirement apartments (majority being 1 bedroom) arranged over 5 floors. The complex is designed for those aged 60 and over and benefits from a lift facility to all floors and many personal safety features including Careline to ensure that help is at hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Careline system also controls door entry and monitors the fire alarm system. There is a camera entry system at the main entrance which will allow you to view a visitor through a channel on your television set before letting them in. There is also resident House Manager available to help whenever it is required along with a twin bedroom Guest Suite with en-suite shower room where friends or relatives can spend the night for a reasonable charge. TENURE: The flat is Leasehold with the balance of a 125 year term as of 2001. The current annual service charge is in the region of £4,411.38 and the annual ground rent is in the sum of £420. These costs cover the upkeep of the communal facilities including lighting and heating, House Manager, Careline facilities, water and sewerage charges, building insurance and external maintenance of the building. AGENTS NOTE: The flats are restricted to residents of 60 years plus with the exception of a couple where the partner can be 55 years plus as long as the other partner is 60 years plus. SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage connected. Individual electric radiators. Easy access power points, telephone points, TV and radio aerial points, plus numerous emergency intercom pull cords. COUNCIL TAX: Band C. DIRECTIONS: From Bideford Quay with the river on your right hand side continue around the Kingsley Road (with the Victoria Park and Playing Fields to the right) taking the first principal turning left into Chingswell Street where Strand Court will be seen prominently on the right. There is ample Pay and Display car parking upon The Pill opposite. The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (all measurements are approximate):- MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR: With security camera and intercom. SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION AREAS: with Residents Lounge and kitchen, House Managers office and Laundry Room. Lift facility or stairs to all floors. SECOND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALL: Built in cupboard, shelved airing cupboard housing boiler. Radiator and fitted carpet. LIVING ROOM: 5.86m x 3.72m max Bay window with superb pitch view of Bideford football club, two electric radiators and fitted carpet. Double doors into: KITCHEN: 3.58m x 2.14m max Working surface incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink unit, four ring electric hob with extractor over, cupboards and drawers plus matching wall units. Tiled splash back, eye level oven, space and plumbing for washing machine, electric radiator, wall heater and vinyl flooring. View over the local bowls green. BEDROOM ONE: 4.96m x 2.74m Dual aspect with mirror fronted wardrobes, radiator and fitted carpet. BEDROOM TWO: 4.79m x 2.78m Great view over the bowls green, electric radiator and fitted carpet. SHOWER ROOM: Large shower cubicle with tiled splash back, wash basin and vanity unit low level WC, chrome ladder style radiator, vinyl flooring, wall heater. Vinyl flooring.