Apartment for sale with 2 bedrooms in Sommers Crescent, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 at 365000 — Sommers Crescent, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34

Arlington Villas is an attractive Victorian building occupying an elevated position close to Ilfracombe seafront, harbour and High Street. Converted approximately nine years ago, the building combines period character with a high quality contemporary specification, creating a distinctive setting for this spacious second floor apartment. The communal entrance immediately establishes the standard of the development. Well maintained hallways have a clean contemporary finish, complemented by glass balustrades and a six person passenger lift serving all floors. Access throughout the communal areas has been designed with convenience and security in mind, with fob entry, keypads and a suited key system, together with video door entry and an intercom system serving the apartment. Inside, the accommodation is bright, generous and thoughtfully arranged. A useful entrance lobby provides space for coats and shoes, while the broad entrance hall gives straightforward access to the principal rooms and provides a layout that may particularly appeal to those seeking ease of movement around the home. The main living space forms the centrepiece of the apartment. The substantial open plan living room and kitchen creates an impressive setting for both everyday life and entertaining, with the sea facing aspect drawing the eye towards Wildersmouth Beach, Capstone, the Bristol Channel and the distant Welsh coastline. Doors open directly onto the large balcony, creating a natural extension of the living space and a particularly enjoyable place from which to appreciate the coastal outlook. The kitchen has been designed with sleek contemporary lines and complements the wider finish of the apartment. The specification throughout reflects modern living, with gas fired central heating controlled by individual room thermostats, together with a heat recovery ventilation system supported by communal solar panels. Double glazed sliding sash windows retain the traditional appearance appropriate to the Victorian building while providing the benefits of modern glazing. There are two double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from its own en suite shower room. A separate family bathroom is fitted with a large Roca bath and shower over, while the dedicated utility room provides valuable additional practicality and incorporates an air purification system serving the apartment. The large sea facing balcony is finished with composite decking and has an external water tap for convenient cleaning. Its generous proportions and open outlook make it a significant feature of the home and reinforce the connection between the apartment and its coastal setting. Outside, one allocated parking space is provided within the gated communal car park. The parking area is brick paved and incorporates sensor lighting, a communal water tap and a mains electricity socket. Additional communal facilities include bicycle and surfboard storage, a WC, cleaning cupboard, meter cupboards and a designated bin and recycling area. Pathways leading to the building are served by automatic lighting. The apartment is suitable for permanent residential occupation and the lease also permits holiday letting and assured shorthold letting, subject to the terms of the lease and management arrangements. This flexibility, combined with the sea views, spacious accommodation, substantial balcony and central position, gives the property broad appeal as a main home or coastal second residence. The apartments will be leasehold with a new 999 year lease. The property is a share of freehold with each apartment holding a 1/10th share. The 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.