Flat for sale in Truman Lodge, Benthills, Thorpeness, Leiston IP16

Rarely available!

Forming part of the Thorpeness Country Club, this fantastic two bedroom ground floor apartment enjoys outstanding sea views right down the coastline and over to Aldeburgh from the open plan sitting room / kitchen. The current owner has had all the windows replaced with wooden double glazing in October 2023; and the apartment comes with electric heating and one parking space. As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer which comprises entrance hall, 24ft open plan sitting room / kitchen with breath-taking sea views, two bedrooms, and a refitted shower room.

Agent’s note:
Occupancy is restricted to 10 months in every 12 so the apartment cannot be used as a main residence.

Leasehold information:
Lease – 125 years from 1.1.1998
Maintenance charge – the current owner has just paid £649 for the half yearly charge
Ground rent - £100 per annum

The seaside village of Thorpeness belongs to the parish of Aldringham-Cum-Thorpe and lies within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Thorpeness is a popular holiday village dominated by the picturesque meare which covers over 60,000 acres with various islands and inlets; and is home to the iconic ‘House in the Clouds’ which is an unusual water tower with boarded house on top appearing to float up to the sky. Thorpness also has a charming shingle beach which is just a short walk from the village centre with its array of cafes, pubs and shops.

Council tax band: D
EPC Rating: Tbc

Entrance Hall

Built-in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, electric storage heater, and doors to:

Sitting Room / Kitchen (7.51m x 2.83m)

Fitted with a range of modern high gloss eye and base level units; oak work surfaces incorporating a ceramic sink with mixer tap and separate instant boiling hot water tap; tiled splash backs; integrated dishwasher, fridge, freezer, electric oven and induction hob with extractor hood over; and built-in cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine and shelving above. There are two replacement double glazed windows to the front aspect with uninterrupted sea views right down the coastline and over to Aldeburgh, an electric storage heater, laminate flooring in the sitting area, and ceramic tiled flooring in the kitchen area.

Bedroom One (3.8m x 2.48m)

Replacement double glazed window to the side aspect and electric radiator.

Bedroom Two (2.95m x 2.38m)

Replacement double glazed window to the side aspect and wall mounted mini fan heater.

Shower Room

Refitted three piece suite comprising double shower cubicle with Tritan shower and aqua boarding, low-level WC and vanity hand wash basin with storage beneath; electric heated towel rail; half-height tiled walls; and replacement double glazed window to the side aspect.

Parking

The apartment comes with one parking space.