£285,000

1 bed flat for sale

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Share of Freehold

£285,000

1 bed flat for sale

Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7

1 bed
1 bath
1 reception

Key Information

Tenure:
Share of freehold
Service charge:
£2,400 per year
Council tax band:
C
Ground rent:
£10
Commonhold details:

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • The Woodroffe School 0.5 miles
  • St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Lyme Regis 0.6 miles
  • Axminster 4.6 miles

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Features and description

  • Share of freehold
  • Second floor apartment
  • Panoramic sea and coastal views
  • Spacious lounge/diner
  • Two parking spaces
  • Communal gardens
  • Grade II listed building
A unique self contained second floor flat in a classic Georgian Grade II listed property, enjoying stunning views of Lyme Bay, the Dorset coastline to Golden Cap and Portland, with the famous Cobb Harbour in the foreground. To the west the flat also has good views of the cliff-top farmland in Ware Lane and the sea towards Start Point.

Gatesfield House is one of the finest period houses in Lyme Regis, set in a stunning location on the western side of the town, about 1/2 mile from the centre and seafront. The property was skillfully converted into seven apartments in the 1980's with great care being taken to retain the original features. Flat 7 comprises the top level of this classic Georgian property enjoying the most spectacular sea and coastal views.

The accommodation briefly comprises:
Hardwood front door to:

Lower Hall: Gas meter. Semi spiral stone staircase to upper level (46 steps in all). High level radiator near top of stairs.

Landing: Telephone point. Radiator.

Lounge/Diner: 23’6” x 18’ (7.16m x 5.49m) Three windows with 180’ degree panoramic sea views directly overlooking the Cobb Harbour. Victorian cast iron fireplace. Storage cupboard. Two radiators. Ample power units. Two steps up to:

Kitchen: 8’6” x 7’6” (2.59m x 2.29m) Fitted with a range of white units comprising base cupboards and drawers. Electric cooker. Washing Machine. Fridge. Laminate worktops with inset steel sink and drainer. In need of updating.

Bedroom: 15’ x 10’8” (4.57m x 3.25m) Sash window. Power points. Radiator.
Adjoining this room is a roof void storage area measuring 14’ x 11’ft.

Bathroom: Fitted panelled bath with shower attachment. Wash hand basin. WC. A large high level cupboard housing Vaillant gas combi boiler. Two radiators. Two sash windows. In need of updating.

Outside: One of the great features of Gatesfield is the extensive communal gardens and grounds which are secluded with a southerly aspect and enjoy wonderful panoramic sea views.
Two parking spaces.

Tenure: The apartment is held on a 999 year lease from 1985 with the freehold vested in a management company whose shareholders are the seven flat owners. The company is responsible for the maintenance, insurance and general management of the building and communal gardens and grounds. The current service charge is £600 per quarter along with an additional charge of £650 per quarter (for the next 8 years) into a roof fund account. Ground Rent £10 pa. Council tax band C. EPC Rating N/A.

Services: All mains services are connected.

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