Flat for sale in High Street, Boscastle, Cornwall PL35

Grade II listed top floor flat | Spacious and in good all round condition | Fantastic investment opportunity – currently a holiday let | Offered for sale with no onward chain | Sought after location with sea views | EE Rating – G

Location

Flat 5 Hilldene is only a short walk to the sought after un-spoilt harbour village of Boscastle, flanked by National Trust cliff scenery, family beaches and quaint former fishing harbours. From Tintagel to Bossiney, Trebarwith to Strangles and Crackington Haven there is rock pooling, sandy beaches, dramatic coastal walking / kayaking or surfing and cliff top tennis courts at Crackington Haven.

Boscastle provides a range of daily facilities including doctors surgery, public house and petrol filling station all within easy walking distance together with a range of small shops and hospitality establishments tapping into the significant tourism attraction to Boscastle and the immediate surrounding area during the summer season.

A full range of social, commercial and shopping facilities are available at Launceston which is some 18 miles. Launceston also provides access to the A30 dual carriageway with the city of Exeter some 42 miles beyond providing M5 motorway link, international airport and intercity rail link.

Description

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a Grade II listed flat which is the entirety of the whole top floor being in good all-round condition and benefits from distant sea views from the living / dining room. The property is only a short walk to the sea. The property is currently registered as a holiday let with approximate income for 2023 of £9,500 and £9,800 for 2022, both years had a period where the Vendors used the property themselves. The property has the potential to be a great buy to let investment or alternately a rental opportunity.

Briefly comprising of the following:- communal entrance hallway, entrance hall, living / dining room, shower room, kitchen and one double bedroom. Externally there is a communal garden to the rear of the building. There is parking nearby to the property.

Accommodation

communal entrance hallway

Providing access into the flat via wooden door leading into:-

Hallway

Doors leading to all rooms. Fuse board. Carpeted and light.

Living room / dining room

Window to the side elevation with fantastic views including the sea. Space for living room furniture and dining room table. Exposed stone feature fireplace with wooden mantle and inset electric fire on slate hearth. Carpeted and night storage heater.

Shower room

Window to the front elevation. Low level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and mirror above. Corner shower with electric shower. Floor to ceiling tiles, extractor fan and heated towel rail.

Kitchen

Window to the front elevation. Range of base and eye level units with work surface over and inset stainless steel sink with separate taps and drainer. Tiled splash backs and lino flooring. Space for under counter fridge. Electric cooker with extractor fan above. Access into loft hatch. Storage cupboard with washing machine and hot water tank. Night storage heater.

Bedroom

Dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations. Space for double bed and bedroom furniture. Carpeted and night storage heater.

Outside

The communal rear garden is well stocked with shrubs and ornamental trees. The area has various compartments cleverly separated by the planting and a meandering circular path. The garden enjoys a tranquil setting with sun throughout the day and some lovely views towards the coast and sea. There is an external side access to the garden by a path.

Services

Mains water, electricity and sewerage. Mains connected smoke alarm connected to central alarm for the communal areas and other flats.

Council tax band

The property is currently listed as a self catering holiday unit so is not listed for Council Tax Banding. It is listed for Business Rates and the rateable value for the flat as outlined on the voa website as at 1st April 2023 is £1,600. The current vendor does not pay Business Rates. Enquiries should be made to voa on Tel:

EE rating
G

tenure

The property is Leasehold with a share of the Freehold. A 999-year Lease commenced 29th September 1974. The annual service charge for the property is £300.00 which includes insurance and the common area electricity bills.

Agents note

Please note the five flat owners have recently acquired a 20% share of the Freehold each.

Directions

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Easements, wayleaves & rights of way
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

Boundaries

Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

Important notice

Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.<br /><br />