Summary - MINSTER COURT 8 WEST STREET AXMINSTER EX13 5PL
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Practical one-bedroom retirement flat with balcony, on-site manager and communal facilities..
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with balcony
Long lease remaining (approx. 104 years)
On-site development manager and communal facilities
No onward chain — faster purchase possible
Service charge around £3,700pa; ground rent approx. £390pa
Electric storage central heating — factor running costs
Dated internal finishes; likely need for cosmetic updating
Communal off-street parking to rear
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment at Minster Court offers practical retirement living in the heart of Axminster. The lounge opens onto a balcony with pleasant outlooks, and the development provides communal gardens, lounge and laundry — plus an on-site development manager and regular social activities. The property is offered with no onward chain and a long lease (104 years remaining), making it straightforward to purchase.
The accommodation is comfortable and traditionally laid out: entrance hall, spacious lounge with balcony, kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Heating is by electric storage heaters and windows are double glazed; the apartment is suitable for singles or couples seeking a low-maintenance home close to shops, healthcare and the mainline station.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement property with an annual service charge (approx. £3,700) and ground rent (approx. £390). Internal finishes are dated in places (carpets and some fittings) and a buyer may wish to modernise the kitchen and décor. Heating is electric storage — factor running costs into your budget.
Overall this is a practical, well-located retirement apartment offering convenience and community facilities. It will suit downsizers seeking central town access and a social development, provided they are comfortable with leasehold charges and potential updating work.
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