Guide Price £155,000
Fort Picklecombe, Maker
Apartment for sale
Features
- Allocated parking Space
- Exclusive resident facilities
- Iconic Fort Picklecombe
- Spectacular sea views
- Private balcony
- Open-plan studio living
Set within the iconic Grade II listed Fort Picklecombe, this characterful studio apartment occupies a truly spectacular coastal position with uninterrupted sea views across Plymouth Sound. The property offers a private balcony, allocated parking and access to exceptional resident-only leisure facilities, making it an ideal coastal bolt-hole.
The main living space is an impressive open-plan studio incorporating kitchen, dining, living and sleeping areas. This striking room is defined by the fort’s original arched ceilings and stonework, with sliding glazed doors opening directly onto the balcony and framing the spectacular sea views beyond. Please note, the patio doors will require replacement and the internal décor is now somewhat dated, offering an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to update and personalise the space.
Grounds
Residents of Fort Picklecombe enjoy immaculately maintained communal grounds and an enviable range of facilities, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and direct access to a private beach below the fort. The apartment also benefits from allocated parking within the secure undercroft garage.
Situation
Fort Picklecombe is a historic coastal development set on the water’s edge between Plymouth and Cornwall, enjoying a peaceful yet highly convenient position. Nearby Kingsand, Cawsand and Torpoint offer local amenities, while Plymouth city centre is easily accessible via the Torpoint ferry, providing mainline rail links, shopping and cultural attractions.
Agency note: As per the lease agreement, the apartment cannot be used for holiday letting.
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Share of Freehold (989 years)
Ground Rent: £100 per year
Service Charge: £4,175.66 per year
1,000 year lease from 1st January 2015
Peppercorn lease in the prescribed clauses, implying no monetary premium was paid for this specific grant/extension.
Annual Rent:
• Initial Rent: £50 per annum.
• Escalation: Increases by £20 per annum on every twentieth anniversary of 1 January 2015.
Payment Dates: 25th March and 29th September each year.
Assignment Fees: A registration fee of at least £50 plus VAT is payable to the Landlord for registering notices of assignment or charge.
Parking options: Garage, Residents, Underground
The main living space is an impressive open-plan studio incorporating kitchen, dining, living and sleeping areas. This striking room is defined by the fort’s original arched ceilings and stonework, with sliding glazed doors opening directly onto the balcony and framing the spectacular sea views beyond. Please note, the patio doors will require replacement and the internal décor is now somewhat dated, offering an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to update and personalise the space.
Grounds
Residents of Fort Picklecombe enjoy immaculately maintained communal grounds and an enviable range of facilities, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and direct access to a private beach below the fort. The apartment also benefits from allocated parking within the secure undercroft garage.
Situation
Fort Picklecombe is a historic coastal development set on the water’s edge between Plymouth and Cornwall, enjoying a peaceful yet highly convenient position. Nearby Kingsand, Cawsand and Torpoint offer local amenities, while Plymouth city centre is easily accessible via the Torpoint ferry, providing mainline rail links, shopping and cultural attractions.
Agency note: As per the lease agreement, the apartment cannot be used for holiday letting.
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Share of Freehold (989 years)
Ground Rent: £100 per year
Service Charge: £4,175.66 per year
1,000 year lease from 1st January 2015
Peppercorn lease in the prescribed clauses, implying no monetary premium was paid for this specific grant/extension.
Annual Rent:
• Initial Rent: £50 per annum.
• Escalation: Increases by £20 per annum on every twentieth anniversary of 1 January 2015.
Payment Dates: 25th March and 29th September each year.
Assignment Fees: A registration fee of at least £50 plus VAT is payable to the Landlord for registering notices of assignment or charge.
Parking options: Garage, Residents, Underground
Reference: RS0350
