The Retreat

Full Description

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

The Retreat is a centrally located, two bedroom ground floor flat, located on Little Porth, a quiet residential road close to Porthcressa Beach in the centre of Hugh Town.

The spacious accommodation is offered in good decorative order throughout. All windows are double- glazed and of low-maintenance uPVC construction.

The property is offered for sale fully furnished, including all floor coverings & curtains where fitted.

Early viewing highly recommended.    


ACCOMMODATION

Dimensions are approximate. The condition and operation of appliances or services referred to have not been tested by Sibleys Island Homes and should be checked by prospective purchasers.

The property is accessed via a pedestrian gate, across a walled patio, and via a covered storm to a half-glazed front door opening into:

RECEPTION HALL
Having consumer unit & electricity meter. Patterned vinyl floorcovering.

LOUNGE /  DINING ROOM    16’6” x 11’8” (5.05m x 3.56m)
A bright, double aspect room, having tiled fireplace with flame-effect electric room heater inset. Coved ceiling. Telecom connection (with payphone). Central ceiling lights. Wall mounted convector heater.

KITCHEN    4.14m x 2.872m max, 1.98m min (13’7” x 9’5” max, 6’6” min)
Fitted with an ample range of white wall and base units, with grey stone effect Formica worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Inset single bowl stainless steel sink unit. Slot-in Tricity Bendix washer/dryer, LG fridge and Belling single oven electric cooker. Wall-mounted electric fan heater. Two fluorescent ceiling lights.

Large storage cupboard and separate airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with timed immersion heater.

Doors from kitchen to:

BATHROOM    1.80m x 2.79m    5’11” x 9’2”
Fitted with a modern suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower over, close coupled wc and pedestal wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls. Electric heated towel rail. Fluorescent shaver light. Natural ventilation.

BEDROOM ONE    3.71m x 3.20m    12’2” x 10’6”
Currently fitted with a double bed and single bed. Wall-mounted convector heater.

BEDROOM TWO    3.58m x 2.90m    11’9” x 9’6”
Currently fitted with twin beds. Wall mounted convector heater.

OUTSIDE
A small walled patio garden, with space for outside dining.

SERVICES
We understand that mains electricity, sewerage and water are connected to the property as well as BT telephone connection. Domestic hot water is provided by electric immersion in a lagged hot water cylinder. Space heating is supplied via independent wall heaters.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Council of The Isles of Scilly, Town Hall, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LW. Tel: 01720 422537.

The property is currently assessed to Council Tax Band “E”, producing an annual charge for 2012/2013 of £1,454.29 before the application of any discounts which might be applicable.

TENURE
The property is currently held freehold. Negotiations are ongoing, with the owner of the first floor flat above, to transfer the freehold of the entire property into a management company, whereby each flat would have equal ownership of that company, and in turn be granted a long leasehold interest.

VIEWING
Strictly by arrangement with the Sole Agents, SIBLEYS ISLAND HOMES, Porthcressa, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JX. Tel: 01720 422431. Fax: 01720 423334.

• the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract;
• all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and all other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them;
• no person in the employment of Sibleys Island Homes has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.