Portway, Frome, BA11

DESCRIPTION

This attractive, one-bedroom apartment is situated in a popular area of Frome town and is offered for sale with no onward chain. The property is available to purchasers aged 55 and over.

Approached via a secure, electric-gated entrance, this wonderful apartment is found on the second floor – easily accessed via the well-maintained lift in the building.

The property boasts a beautiful façade with bay windows and a parapet roof. As you enter the building, you are welcomed by a grand, carpeted, communal hallway where the staircase and lift to the first and second floors can be found.

On entering the apartment, you are welcomed into a hallway which provides access to the bedroom, living room and kitchen. There is also an airing cupboard.

The bedroom is a large double, with ample space for additional furnishings, in addition to a window which enjoys beautiful far-reaching views of the town.

The kitchen comprises a range of wood-finish wall and base units, providing plenty of storage, an inset steel sink and plenty of worktop/preparation space. There is an integrated oven with four ring electric hob with extractor over. There is space and plumbing in situ for a washing machine and a fridge/freezer. A window to the side allows for natural light.

The bathroom is a very generous size and offers a three-piece white suite, including a large double shower, pedestal wash hand basin, w/c and a night storage heater. There is also a double built-in storage cupboard, ideal for keeping the space organised.

OUTSIDE

The property enjoys beautifully manicured communal gardens which are to one side of the property and offer a good degree of privacy. The garden enjoys plenty of sun and makes for a wonderful space to socialise and enjoy.

A BRIEF HISTORY

Formally the Portway Hotel, this wonderful building served as Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery’s headquarters following the battle of Dunkirk during WWII. Later being renamed in honour of his service. The building itself, however, actually dates back to the 1800s when it was constructed as a residential house, before later being converted to a hotel in 1934.

LOCATION

This wonderful property is within walking distance of the town centre and its many independent cafés and boutique shops, including Rye Bakery, Projects Frome, Moo and Two, Frome Hardware, Little Walcot and Frome Reclamation Yard. Frome’s popularity has surged in recent years; the town is routinely named one of the best places to live in the UK, thanks to its thriving cultural scene, historic architecture, and beautiful surrounding countryside. The Frome Independent, a monthly market showcasing local artisans and food producers, has helped put Frome on the map, attracting over 80,000 visitors annually.

Transport links are also very good. There are several bus services running through Frome creating public transport links to and from nearby towns. A mainline railway service runs direct services from Frome to London Paddington, with a journey time of around 86 minutes. Access to the national motorway network is via the A303 (M3) and Bristol Airport is less than 30 miles away.

SUMMARY

• Secure, friendly and electric-gated community

• Lift access

• No onward chain

• Allocated parking space towards the rear of the building

• Council tax band B

• Leasehold

• Lease length: 125 years from 1st January 2000.

• Service charge: £1,373.60 per annum

• EPC rating: C