MapGuide price
£240,0002 bedroom apartment for sale
Fore Street, Exeter
Chain-free
Apartment
2 beds
1 bath
Key information
Features and description
- Penthouse apartment in historic building
- City centre location
- Balcony with stunning views
- Season ticket parking in local carpark
- Open plan living room/kitchen
- Two double bedrooms
Video tours
Situated on the top floor of a beautiful historic building, this penthouse apartment offers well appointed city centre living, with one of the stand out features being the stunning views from the private balcony. The building itself dates back to 1714 and is known to have been visited by Charles Dickens in the early 1800s. The apartment is offered to the market with no onward chain.
The Property-
The apartment is the only property situated on the top floor of the building and comprises an open plan kitchen/living space, two double bedrooms and bathroom. The spacious living area has plenty of room for sofas as well as dining table and chairs. Steps lead down to the split level kitchen which includes beech effect cupboard/drawer units, integrated oven, induction hob with extractor above and space for fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Across the front elevation are large windows which allow light to flood in, and patio doors lead out to the large balcony which boasts fantastic views across the south of the city.
The two double bedrooms are situated to the rear of the building and are presented with modern neutral decor. The bathroom comprises a white three piece suite with shower above the bath and glass shower screen.
Parking: The owner of the property benefits from a discounted season ticket rate at the Bartholomew Street West car park.
The property would be ideal for anyone looking for a city centre home, or as an investment with particular potential for use as a short-term let/Airbnb.
The Location-
Fore Street is centrally located in Exeter, a thriving University city uniquely placed to enjoy all that the surrounding area has to offer for urban and rural life with Dartmoor and the East Devon coastline being within easy reach. The M5 motorway network, two mainline railway stations and Exeter International Airport all provide great transport links.
Directions-
From our office in Southernhay turn right and after a short distance enter South Street, carry on up to the main set of lights and Fore street is on the left. The property will be found on the right hand side.
Lease Details:
Length of unexpired lease: 975 years
Service Charge: Average £1600 pa
Ground rent: Currently £75pa. Due to increase to £150pa in 2025 and £225 in 2050.
Property information
Local Authority: Exeter City Council. Tax Band - B
Tenure: Leasehold
Heating: Electric Heaters
Services: Mains water and drainage
Energy Efficiency Rating: D
Flooding: this is deemed to be no risk for rivers and seas, low for surface water.
Internet: We understand that Standard, Super and Ultra fast broadband are available providing Broadband speeds up to 1000mps.
Mobile Phone Signal: Several networks are currently displayed as available at the property
AGENT'S NOTE
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers once any sale is agreed, and check proof of funding. We use the services of a third party, Thirdfort, an FCA registered company, who will contact you directly to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £20 including VAT for this, (per person), payable direct to Robert Williams Estate Agents. Details will be provided upon request. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until all the required mandatory checks are complete. Please note, a director of Robert Williams Estate Agents has a personal interest in the sale of this property.
Council Tax Band: B
The Property-
The apartment is the only property situated on the top floor of the building and comprises an open plan kitchen/living space, two double bedrooms and bathroom. The spacious living area has plenty of room for sofas as well as dining table and chairs. Steps lead down to the split level kitchen which includes beech effect cupboard/drawer units, integrated oven, induction hob with extractor above and space for fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Across the front elevation are large windows which allow light to flood in, and patio doors lead out to the large balcony which boasts fantastic views across the south of the city.
The two double bedrooms are situated to the rear of the building and are presented with modern neutral decor. The bathroom comprises a white three piece suite with shower above the bath and glass shower screen.
Parking: The owner of the property benefits from a discounted season ticket rate at the Bartholomew Street West car park.
The property would be ideal for anyone looking for a city centre home, or as an investment with particular potential for use as a short-term let/Airbnb.
The Location-
Fore Street is centrally located in Exeter, a thriving University city uniquely placed to enjoy all that the surrounding area has to offer for urban and rural life with Dartmoor and the East Devon coastline being within easy reach. The M5 motorway network, two mainline railway stations and Exeter International Airport all provide great transport links.
Directions-
From our office in Southernhay turn right and after a short distance enter South Street, carry on up to the main set of lights and Fore street is on the left. The property will be found on the right hand side.
Lease Details:
Length of unexpired lease: 975 years
Service Charge: Average £1600 pa
Ground rent: Currently £75pa. Due to increase to £150pa in 2025 and £225 in 2050.
Property information
Local Authority: Exeter City Council. Tax Band - B
Tenure: Leasehold
Heating: Electric Heaters
Services: Mains water and drainage
Energy Efficiency Rating: D
Flooding: this is deemed to be no risk for rivers and seas, low for surface water.
Internet: We understand that Standard, Super and Ultra fast broadband are available providing Broadband speeds up to 1000mps.
Mobile Phone Signal: Several networks are currently displayed as available at the property
AGENT'S NOTE
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers once any sale is agreed, and check proof of funding. We use the services of a third party, Thirdfort, an FCA registered company, who will contact you directly to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £20 including VAT for this, (per person), payable direct to Robert Williams Estate Agents. Details will be provided upon request. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until all the required mandatory checks are complete. Please note, a director of Robert Williams Estate Agents has a personal interest in the sale of this property.
Council Tax Band: B
About this agent
Robert Williams Estate Agents have been specialising in selling and letting quality property across Devon, for over 25 years. During this time, we've accumulated an excellent track record through our dedication and commitment to our buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. Our highly experienced team strive to combine our traditional values with cutting-edge technology and marketing presentation, in order to provide a best-in-class Estate Agency service. When working with us, our clients appreciate the personal service we deliver, tailored to their needs. Many of our customers come back to us again and again, and much of our business is driven via referrals. We are proud to be one of the county’s top rated agencies for customer reviews. Selling? – Our bespoke service combines a wealth of property experience with top quality marketing presentation Our sales team, headed by Managing Director Oliver Williams, brings a wealth of property selling experience, covering a complete range of property styles, including character/listed buildings, new homes and auctions. We will advise you on the best selling method for your property and create a bespoke marketing plan for you. When listing a property everything that we do is geared toward marketing and promoting the home in the most professional, creative and comprehensive manner possible. We believe that presentation is the key to obtaining the best price possible from a reliable buyer. Our marketing plans are bespoke and include professional photography, video walk-throughs, drone video/photography and 3D virtual tours. We will work with you to decide the best requirements for your property and we're confident that our exceptional presentation combined with comprehensive, targeted coverage and an approachable, ever-enthusiastic attitude, make us the best agent to act for you. Why not call or email us for a chat or to book a free, no obligation valuation and marketing appraisal to see what we can do. Our role is not just to find you a buyer, but rather to effectively manage your whole move or the whole transaction through to completion. Letting? - Our dedicated team will find you great tenants, as quickly as possible Our philosophy of providing exceptional, personal service, is vitally important to our lettings department, as we build relationships with our Landlords and tenants which continue for many years. Lettings Manager Sarah Coleman and her team work with all types of clients, from professional portfolio landlords to investors with individual properties. If you have a property to let, we will offer you expert advice on how to best present the property in order to attract great tenants, as well as helping you to ensure that you meet all of the every-growing list of compliance requirements. Our clients appreciate that they can relax in the knowledge that their investment is in safe hands, and that they are always dealing with staff who know what's going on with their property. If you would like to know more, please do get in touch. We are an independent business and prefer to focus on what we do best – selling and letting property. This means you will not be pressured into using associated services such as in house conveyancing, surveying or mortgage advice. When we make recommendations for these services it is because we believe it will be in your best interest. As a member of the ‘Experts in Property’ organisation, our marketing coverage is expanded through a network of 80 independent agencies across the South West, promoting our properties to their customer base. This also includes a London office which showcases our listings to buyers from the South East. As well as many of our team holding professional qualifications from the likes of ARLA and NAEA, our business is registered to and regulated by the RICS, giving our clients further peace of mind that they are working with a highly professional organisation. A marketing consultation from is without obligation, so please get in touch - we would be genuinely delighted to hear from you.