Key Features

Full Description

Description
Swiss Cottage was originally built as servants quarters to the adjoining Downcliffe House and later became the holiday home of Sir Peter Shepherd, the York builder.

It was subjected in 2002 to a redevelopment and extension into five luxury apartments, No 3 being part of the original residence.

The flat has an intercom entry door system, security alarm and modern gas fired central heating.

The apartment has a 'Renotherm' insulated tiled roof with additional fibre glass insulation over the ceilings.

All windows are double glazed.

This particular apartment has its own parking space and there is a communal boat house for storage of garden and beach items.

Private Ground Front Entrance Hall 1.20m (3' 11") x 1.20m (3' 11")
A glazed front entrance door. One central heating radiator. Cupboard with hanging space and storage. Spotlighting. Stairs leading to the apartment level.

Landing 2.10 x 2.47 + 1.07 x 1.38
With stairs leading from the private entrance hall on the ground floor. Doors off to all three bedrooms, bathroom and lounge providing access to the kitchen. One UPVC double glazed window. Loft access hatch. Spotlighting. Telephone entry handset. Alarm control panel.

Lounge / Diner 4.01m (13' 2") x 5.83m (19' 2")(Max Measurements)
Superb front facing room with bay windowed feature overlooking Filey Bay. Stone featured fireplace with electric fire. Wall lighting. Television point. Large style radiator under the bay window.

Kitchen/Diner 2.96m (9' 9") x 4.48m (14' 8")
Extending off the lounge with dual aspect windows, one looking over the rear communal garden and the other looking towards the sea with views over Filey Bay. The kitchen consists of custom made units in a light maple with extensive storage in both wall and floor cupboards, and with granite working surfaces. A range of built in appliances include fridge/freezer, multifunctional single fan oven, built in microwave, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, stainless steel gas hob with suspended stainless extract canopy over. A plinth heater off the central heating system is fitted in the units, as is the combination gas boiler. There is concealed lighting under some of the wall units and down lighters over the work surfaces.

Bedroom 4.34m (14' 3") x 2.44m (8' 0")(Max Measurements)
One UPVC double glaze window overlooking the rear communal gardens. One central heating radiator. Fitted wardrobes providing shelving and hanging space and concealing the electric fuse box. Double doors leading to the ensuite shower room.

Ensuite Shower Room 1.54m (5' 1") x 1.54m (5' 1")
The fully tiled shower room which comprises a white three piece suite including a walk in shower tray with floor drain, low suite WC and pedestal handwash basin. A chrome towel rail off the heating system together with chrome down lighters. One window looking to the side of the property.

Bedroom 3.37m (11' 1") x 2.88m (9' 5")
Central heating radiator. Wooden double glazed window overlooking the front with sea views.

Bedroom 2.89m (9' 6") x 2.85m (9' 4")
One UPVC double glaze window looking to the rear communal gardens. Telephone point. One central heating radiator.

Bathroom 2.43m (8' 0") x 1.63m (5' 4")
A white three-piece suite comprising of vanity mounted hand wash basin, low suite WC and panel bath with glass shower screen and main shower. Tiling to the walls and floor. White centrally heated towel rail. Spotlighting. Extractor fan.


Outside
The front garden facing the sea has a beach look with pebbles, stone seating and seaside planting. Through the central archway leads to a planted courtyard with steps leading up to the paved patio seating area with rockery and side flower borders. This area links to the lawn which in turn leads to the wooded area with winding path, leading up to the top car park with gate leading out to The Crescent and town. Communal storage of garden and beach equipment is available in the boat house at the side of the main building.

Services
Mains supplies of water, electricity, drainage and gas are connected to the property. (Please note it is not company policy to test any services or appliances in properties offered for sale, and these should be verified by the purchasers).

Council Tax
Online enquiries suggest the property is 'Band C'.

Verbal enquiries can be made from Scarborough Borough Council on 01723 232323.

Reference
GM/JB/F7213

Tenure
The apartments are held on an originating 999 year lease subject to a share issue in the management company Swiss Cottage Court Ltd which is responsible for the upkeep of the common structure and building insurance.

We are informed that the building leases (999 year originating lease) commenced from 27 Nov 2002 at a ground rent of £100 per annum (Lease end date 27 Nov 3001) and in light of shareholder ownership, this is not collected.

The current maintenance demand is £2100.00 per annum (billed 6 monthly).

All matters of tenure are subject to verification and clarification in a contract of sale.

Inspection
Strictly by appointment through the agents.

Disclaimer
These particulars are subject to constant review and updating. Comments under tenure, council tax, planning use and service availability are provided for guidance only and are not based on formal enquiry, which is outside the scope of our Agency instructions. It remains for purchasers to satisfy themselves as to the facts. We cannot therefore accept any responsibility for information provided in good faith which may subsequently require amendment. Measurements provided are approximate only and should not be relied upon for other purposes.

Mortgages
We will be pleased to offer independent advice regarding a mortgage for this property, details of which are available from our Filey office 01723 512968. Independent advice will be given by Licensed Credit Brokers. Written quotations on request. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.