Strand Court comprises some 49 retirement apartments (majority being 1 bedroom) arranged over 4 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 a 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.

THE LEASE: 125 year term from 2001. We believe that the current annual service charge paid in 2022 was is in the region of £2,500 and the annual ground rent is in the sum of £350. 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. Economy 7 electric heating. Illuminated lighting switches. Easy access power points, telephone points, TV and radio aerial points, plus numerous emergency intercom pull cords.

COUNCIL TAX: Band B.

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 principle 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):-

GROUND FLOOR

MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR: With security camera and intercom.

SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION AREAS: with Residents Lounge and kitchen, House Managers office and Laundry Room. Guest Suite. Lift facility or stairs to all floors.

The flat is accessed from the ground floor hallway with private entrance door to:-

ENTRANCE HALL: 'L' Shaped. Storage cupboard with fitted shelves, light and the electric meter and consumer unit. Further storage cupboard with fitted shelves, light and hot water tank. Night storage heater. Carpet as laid.

LIVING ROOM: 15'4" (4.69m) x 10'2" (3.12m) plus bay. A light room being dual aspect with bay window having upvc double glazed windows (fitted vertical blinds) and a upvc double glazed door, which gives access to the front of the building, with adjoining upvc double glazed window (all with fitted vertical blinds). 2 Night storage heaters. Telephone point. Television aerial socket. Carpet as laid. Obscure multi paned double doors give access to:-

KITCHEN: 7'3" (2.23m) x 7' (2.14m) Upvc double glazed window with fitted roller blind. 'U' Shaped working surface incorporating stainless single drainer sink unit and 4 ring ceramic hob (extractor hood over) with cupboards, drawers and recess space for a fridge and freezer under. Built-in oven with cupboards above and below. Matching wall cupboards. Electric fan heater. Vinyl floor covering.

BEDROOM: 13'7" (4.16m) plus wardrobe recess x 8'11" (2.73m) Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds. Built-in double wardrobe with folding mirrored doors. Telephone point. Television aerial socket. Carpet as laid.

SHOWER ROOM: 6'9" (2.07m) x 5'6" (1.7m) Generous sized shower cubicle with sliding screen door. Low level wc. Vanity wash hand basin with fitted wall mirror over. Electric towel rail. Fitted shelves. Electric fan heater. Automatic extractor fan. Vinyl floor covering.

EXTERNALLY

Well maintained communal gardens with private paved seating area to the south having access from the Residents Lounge. There is Residents car parking but this is very limited.