2 Bed Apartment For Sale

Situated on the ground floor within Metropolitan House is this stunning, south-facing apartment in the sought-after Millfields Estate, an exclusive gated community, benefitting from 24-hour security & well-tended grounds. Finished to a high specification & offering spacious accommodation throughout with a welcoming entrance hall & delightful open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, 2 double bedrooms, master ensuite & an additional bathroom. Off-road parking for 2 vehicles & a private, enclosed patio area.

Location - Just a short walk away from The Millfields lies the historic Royal William Yard, another formal Royal Navy installation - nowadays a thriving metropolis of bars, restaurants, shops and galleries, combining sympathetically restored architecture with a modern, vibrant atmosphere. Also within walking distance are the Cremyll ferry dock, the Theatre Royal and Plymouth's Drake Circus shopping centre.

Along the coastline to the east lies The Hoe, offering stunning views of Plymouth Sound and showcasing one of southwest England's most famous landmarks - Smeaton's Tower. Further, beyond The Hoe, lie the cobbled streets of the Barbican, affording immersive insights into Plymouth's rich and varied history.

The Millfields - Retaining almost all of its original 18th Century character and charm, The Millfields is a fine example of modern, classic living, The impeccably maintained gardens and landscaping, the original stone perimeter wall and of course, the stunning, original architecture are brought up to date with modern upgrades and sensibility, including the 24-hour manned security presence.

Metropolitan House, Craigie Drive, The Millfields, - Built in 1901.

Accommodation - Oak door opening into the apartment.

Entrance Hall - 4.81 x 1.26 (15'9" x 4'1") - Engineered wood flooring. Doors providing access to the accommodation. Utility cupboard with shelving and plumbing for a washing machine.

Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner - 5.97 x 4.54 (19'7" x 14'10") - The kitchen area is fitted with a range of matching base and wall-mounted units incorporating Stellar Blanco work surfaces with silestone up-stands, integrated drain lines and one-&-a-half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Bosch 4-ring induction hob with Smeg extractor. Integrated Hotpoint fridge/freezer, Hotpoint dishwasher and Bosch oven. Ample space for a dining table. Engineered wood flooring. Large aluminium-framed uPVC double-glazed bay windows, with bespoke fitted blinds, to the front. Ceiling spotlighting. Extractor fan.

Bedroom One - 3.38 x 2.91 + door access (11'1" x 9'6" + door acc - Dual aspect with aluminium-framed uPVC double-glazed windows to the side and uPVC aluminium-framed, double-glazed French doors, with bespoke fitted blinds, opening to a paved, enclosed patio area. Door opening into the ensuite shower room.

Ensuite Shower Room - 2.34 x 1.52 (7'8" x 4'11") - Fitted with a matching suite comprising twin shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and additional hose, wall-mounted wash handbasin and close-coupled wc with concealed cistern. Fitted cupboard housing the boiler. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled floor. Ceiling spotlighting. Extractor fan.

Bedroom Two - 4.28 x 2.54 (14'0" x 8'3") - Dual aspect with twin aluminium-framed uPVC double-glazed windows, with bespoke fitted blinds, to the rear and single aluminium-framed uPVC double-glazed window, with bespoke fitted blind, to the side.

Bathroom - 1.69 x 1.54 (5'6" x 5'0") - Fitted with an attractive matching suite comprising bath with waterfall tap and mixer shower attachment, wall-mounted wash handbasin and close-coupled wc. Partly-tiled walls. Chrome heated towel rail. Ceiling spotlighting. Extractor fan. Obscured aluminium-framed uPVC double-glazed window to the side. Tiled floor.

Outside - The Millfields Estate benefits from 24-hour gated security. To the front of the property, which is accessed from the French doors opening out from the bedroom, there is a private patio seating area providing a perfect area to relax and enjoy the outlook over Millfields. As part of the lease there are 2 allocated parking spaces in view of the apartment's south-facing bay window.

Leasehold Information - The property owns a one sixth share of the freehold, with another 5 apartment lessees who each own a share. The current leaseholder is, as are the other 5 lessees, a director of the freehold company 'Met House Limited'.

There are 998 years of a 999 year lease remaining.

There is an annual service charge, currently standing at just under £1,800 which covers property repairs, insurance and maintenance of the communal areas, lift, window cleaning, grass, tree and hedge grounds, hard surface maintenance of Metropolitan House's freehold curtilage, alarm systems, and Millfield's estate charge, all of which are looked after by a leading management company. The service charge for 2023 has been fully paid.

The annual Ground Rent is £150.

Agent's Note - Plymouth City Council
Council Tax Band: C