Oak View, Totnes Guide Price £108,500

Mileages

Kingsbridge 13.3 miles approx., Dartmouth 14.3 miles approx., Exeter 32.2 miles approx., Plymouth 22.1 miles approx., Newton Abbot 9.9 miles approx. (London Paddington via Totnes Train station approx. 2.45 hours).

Situation

Set in an elevated position within the Linden Homes Development of Follaton Oak, taking in some views over the surrounding wooded countryside towards Dartmoor. The nearest convenience store is located across the road in Follaton. Just under a miles walk from the bustling Totnes High Street. This Elizabethan market town is full of interest with a wide range of good local schools, shopping facilities and recreational pursuits, including indoor swimming pool and boating opportunities on the River Dart. Bob the Bus route does have a collection and drop off point at the entrance to Follaton Oak. The A38 Devon expressway is approximately 6 miles away, allowing speedy access to the cites of Exeter and Plymouth and the country beyond. Main line rail links to London Paddington are also located in Totnes. All at your fingertips close by is the Follaton Oak community/resident’s orchard located at the top of the development and a short walk to the open spaces of Follaton Arboretum and Follaton forest gardens.

Description

14 Oak View set in an elevated position, set around an ancient oak tree, taking in some far reaching views towards Dartington and Dartmoor. The property is well presented throughout with new carpets in the sitting room and hallway areas. Well proportioned accommodation making this an ideal first time step onto the housing ladder.

Accommodation

Entering in through the main entrance hall with door to cloakroom with W.C., hand wash basin. Kitchen with a range of wall mounted and undercounter units, space for fridge/freezer, space for washing machine, integrated electric oven, four ring gas hob with extractor hood over, taking in views over the ancient oak and surrounding countryside. Laminate tiled flooring and inset spotlights. Sitting/Dining Room with useful understairs cupboard and plenty of room for a formal dining table, soft seating with large double glazed doors opening out onto the patio area. Ideal for alfresco dining with views across the well stocked garden. Stairs rise to the first floor.

First Floor

Light and airy landing. Master Bedroom with built-in cupboard over the stairs, plenty of space for ‘His and Hers’ wardrobes. Taking in some far reaching views towards Dartington and Dartmoor. Bathroom with hand wash basin, useful storage cupboard, W.C., bath with Bristan electric shower. Bedroom Two is a good size with plenty of space for a double bed and wardrobe with rear aspect overlooking the rear garden and Follaton Oak.

Gardens and Outside

Enclosed rear garden with well stocked borders for evergreen shrubs throughout the year with allocation parking space to the rear and useful bin storage. Communal Areas are close to the property with the historic Oak Tree and communal area where raised beds are available for residents to apply to grow their own vegetables. A short walk from the property is a private Orchard owned by the residents and beyond this at the end of the development is the Follaton Arboretum.

Services

Mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and drainage.

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy rating B.

Council Tax

Band C.

Tenure

Leasehold - 35% shared ownership of the leasehold granted in 2016 for a period of 125 years. Westward Housing own the other 65% share of the lease. Service Charge £420.00 per annum (paid monthly) to include Building insurance of £12.00. The rent payable on the 65% share is £450.37 (per month).

Buyers Conditions

Having a local connection in this instance is defined as the Parishes of Totnes Town or Totnes or Bridgetown; 1. Has been resident in the parishes for 3 out of 5 years prior to the date of the nomination. 2. Has permanent employment with a minimum contract of 16 hours per week which has continued for 3 months preceding the nomination without a break in employment of more than 3 months such employment to include self-employment. 3. Is a member of the immediate family (compromising parent’s siblings and non-dependent children) of a person who has lived in the parishes for 5 years prior to the date of the nomination. 4. Has been resident in the parishes for 6 out of the 12 months preceding. the nomination. 5. Has been ordinarily resident in any of the parishes.

Agents Note

Covenant to prohibit the keeping of poultry or farm animals.

Directions

From Totnes, continue along the Plymouth road and turn left by the South Hams District Offices and immediately right into Follaton Rise. 14 Oak View is located on the second row or properties on the right and the parking is accessed from the next right into Middle Down, which takes you to the parking at the rear of the property. What3words: deriving.rock.embedded