1 bedroom retirement property for sale

This well maintained first floor apartment enjoys an excellent position at Mowbray Court, one of Exeter’s most popular retirement developments boasting extensive and beautifully maintained communal grounds. Quietly tucked away, this delightful property comes with one double bedroom and picturesque views of the surrounding neighbourhood.

Mowbray Court is conveniently situated close to Heavitree's comprehensive shopping centre, bus stop and Heavitree Pleasure Park, arguably the most popular park in Exeter and now with vibrant café/community hub venue. This impressive retirement complex has the added attraction of a resident House Manager for added security and peace of mind, mobility scooter store, residents' car park and an excellent range of communal facilities.

Perfect for a single person or couple seeking independent yet secure living near local amenities and a regular bus service to and from the city centre.

Spacious Reception Hall - Private entrance door with security peephole. Turnstall emergency pull cord system together with emergency pull cord. Built-in storage cupboard containing the electricity consumer unit and utility meter. Access to roof space. Large built-in shelved storage cupboard with electric light and newly installed 'PulsarCoil' electric off-peak mains pressure hot water system (using off-peak electricity).

Lounge/Diner - 5.92 x 2.06 - 19' 5" x 10' 8" (5.92m x 3.25m) reducing to 6' 9" (2.06m) at far end of room. Decorative ornamental fireplace containing electric coal effect fire. Night storage heater. Telephone point. Television point. Emergency pull cord. Window with north easterly aspect and pleasant outlook across surrounding neighbourhood, nearby trees and Heavitree Social/Football Club. Glazed double doors give way to the..

Kitchen - 2.57 x 2.31 - 8' 5" x 7' 7" (2.57m x 2.31m). An irregular shaped room. Maximum measurements only. A well appointed kitchen fitted with a matching range of base and wall cupboard units. Integrated appliances include an electric fan assisted oven and grill and a four ring electric hob with extractor unit over. Ample roll edged work surface areas with decorative wall tiling over. Appliance space beneath work surface area for a fridge and separate freezer. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with lever style taps. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Vinyl floor covering. Window to rear aspect with pleasant outlook across the surrounding neighbourhood, nearby trees and Heavitree Social/Football Club.

Bedroom - 4.11 x 1.57 - 13' 6" x 9' 1" (4.11m x 2.77m) reducing at far end of room to 5' 2" (1.57m). Built-in floor to ceiling mirror fronted double wardrobe unit with bi-fold doors. Night storage heater. Television point. Window to rear aspect with pleasant outlook across the surrounding neighbourhood, nearby trees and Heavitree Social/Football Club.

Shower Room - 2.08 x 1.70 - 6' 10" max x 5' 7" (2.08m x 1.70m). A fully tiled shower room recently converted from a bathroom and featuring an extra wide shower enclosure with grab rail, vanity unit wash hand basin with lever taps, and a close coupled WC. Large wall mounted mirror and an electric vanity light with shaver point fitted over wash basin area. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Extractor unit. Heated towel rail. Vinyl floor covering.

Mowbray Court Information - Mowbray Court is conveniently situated within just a few minutes easy walking distance of Heavitree’s comprehensive shopping centre, pleasure park and a nearby bus service offering regular bus service to and from the city centre. Mowbray Court – is an 'independent living' retirement complex of 60 flats set in beautiful grounds of about 4 acres set back from Butts Road. There is a communal lounge and kitchen area with access afforded from the lounge onto a patio area with outside seating. Here, you can sit and relax with friends while enjoying the picturesque view across the beautifully maintained communal gardens. The lounge is available to be used by all the residents and is the venue for the larger social activities such as quiz nights, race nights, afternoon tea group, bingo, Saturday night film etc. Next to this lounge is a small library/reading room for the smaller social activities such as poetry and Holy Communion. The complex is managed by a Manager who lives on site 9-5pm with an hour for lunch. The complex is, at all times, connected to a 24 hour Call Centre – which can offer assurance and call for help from the emergency services. Mowbray Court - under the 'right to manage' manages its own finances via an elected Board of Directors. All residents can apply for Membership of the Company. This retirement development comes with a lift, guest suite, communal lounge, resident manager's office and the communal laundry room with four 'Miele' washing machines, and four dryers. Exeter is one of the country’s most famous Roman cities steeped in history with all the amenities and features of a modern day regional capital. The city also has an excellent choice of state and independent schools and Exeter University is one of the most popular universities in Britain consistently ranking within the top ten of many league tables. Exeter International airport lies five miles east of the city and there are excellent rail and road links including the mainline services to London (Paddington and Waterloo) the Midlands and the north of England plus excellent motorway connections with the national network at junctions 29, 30 and 31 of the M5 reaching a wide range of destinations.

Annual Service Charge (£1,911.62 P.A.) - The current annual service charge for a one bedroom apartment at Mowbray Court is set at £1911.62 per annum. £955.87 is paid twice yearly.
Ground Rent: £330 per annum.

Ground Rent (£330 P.A.) -

Lease Information (125 Years From 2000) -

Age Restriction Information - Residents need to be aged 55 or above to be able to live at Mowbray Court. Please also note that as a single resident you need to be aged 60 or over and as a couple, only one of you needs to be aged 60 or over to reside at Mowbray Court.