Summary - GROVE HOUSE FLAT 17 FORE STREET TOPSHAM EXETER EX3 0HF
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Comfortable one-bedroom flat in Topsham's historic heart for easy retirement living.
- Ground-floor one-bedroom flat, ideal for single-floor living
- Compact size ~350 sq ft; limited internal storage
- Period character with Tudor-style façade and central location
- Communal gardens, off-street parking and guest suite
- Long lease remaining (approx. 160 years); leasehold tenure
- Service charge c. £3,720 pa; ground rent £85 pa
- Medium flood risk — consider insurance and mitigation measures
A compact, well-maintained ground-floor retirement flat set in the historic centre of Topsham, offering straightforward, low-effort living for someone downsizing. The layout includes a lounge, practical kitchen, double bedroom and shower room — all arranged for single-floor convenience. Communal gardens, off-street parking and an on-site guest suite add useful amenity for visitors and entertaining family.
Practical strengths include a long lease (circa 160 years), chain-free sale and reliable digital connectivity with excellent mobile and fast broadband. The building’s period character and Tudor-style frontage give the property a lot of village charm and a peaceful setting within a very affluent area with very low crime levels.
Notable costs and considerations are factual: this is a small property (about 350 sq ft) with an average service charge of £3,720 and a ground rent of £85. The property is leasehold; buyers should budget for the service charge and factor a medium flood risk into insurance and safety planning. Overall, this is a neat, manageable home aimed at retirees seeking a central Topsham base with strong community amenities close by.
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