Sea View Double glazing Central heating

4 Golden Bay Mansions
The Thorofare,
St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

A spacious first floor apartment in perhaps one of the most sought after locations within Hugh Town. It sits on Hugh Town Beach and has panoramic views from the lounge and principal bedroom across the harbour with Tresco and Samson islands in the distance.

Dining Hall. Lounge. Two Double Bedrooms. Luxuriously appointed Kitchen and Shower Room. Electric heating. Double Glazing.

Golden Bay Mansions, is situated on the very edge of Town Beach, St. Mary’s and all the apartments have been thoughtfully designed so as to make the most of the panoramic views of the nearby harbour, bay and off islands. This particular property is no exception to the rule and magnificent views are gained from the lounge and principal bedroom.

Flat 4 is situated on the first floor of this three storey building which contains a further five apartments.

Golden Bay Mansions was constructed in relatively recent years as a purpose built block of apartments and is wholly owned by Golden Bay Mansions Limited, a company of which the six flat owners are equal share directors.

The property could be continued as a fine permanent home which it has been for many years or alternatively would make a lucrative holiday let investment.

The present Owners have spent a considerable amount of money on the flat in the last few years. Previous to their ownership the flat had full UPVC double glazing. Added to this there is extensive sound insulation to all ceilings and Acoustilay and similar acoustic underlay has been installed to some of the rooms. The electricity installation has been upgraded and certified and electric night storage radiators supplemented by remotely controlled electric panel radiators have been installed. In addition, during the last two years the management company have supervised the complete re decoration externally of the flats, a new main doorway and side screens and the installation of a very comprehensive fire alarm system within the flats and the common parts.

The approach is through a glazed entrance door with side screen which leads into a communal hallway with individual wall mounted letter boxes.

A wide staircase with half landing approaches:

On the First Floor:

A panelled and part glazed front door leads into:

Open Hall Area Having fitted shelving with storage cupboard beneath, a high level shelf storage and coat hanging provision.

Direct access from this area leads into:

A very large “L” Shaped Lounge / Dining Area which is a living space with flexibility for differing layouts, the present Owners prefer:

Dining Area / Study Area 13’3” X 9’4” Three power points. Telephone point. Electric panelled radiator centrally controlled for time and temperature zoning. Vertical blinds to window.

Lounge 23’0” X 12’7” A striking feature of this room is the large picture window with window seat having panoramic views across St. Mary’s harbour. Electric night storage radiator. Electric panelled radiator centrally controlled for time and temperature zoning. Four power points. Three wall light points. Two ceiling light points with dimmer controls.

NB: Using the size of this room, with little effort a third bedroom could be created or alternatively an en suite bathroom to bedroom 1.

From the dining hall direct access is via an inner hallway with electric night storage radiator. Two power points. Built in bookcase. Wall mounted control for the four panelled radiators.

Kitchen 9’1” X 7’1” Totally refitted, redecorated, new electric’s etc. and professionally designed. The kitchen has a mosaic patterned vinylay floor and an extensive range of solid oak inset panelled floor and wall units. The floor units are topped by a solid walnut working surface and mosaic patterned tiles complete the decoration. Within the floor cabinets is a very cleverly designed convex carousel unit with specially shaped solid wood chopping board at working surface level. Fittings include a 1.5 bowl inset stainless steel sink which is wired for the provision of a waste disposal unit. Dual position tap control provides mains and filtered water.Concealed behind matching solid wood doors are an AEG dishwasher; Fridge/ freezer; AEG washer / dryer and other fittings include AEG stainless steel eye level oven above which is a microwave combi. which combines microwave and oven cooking. An AEG ceramic four ring hob incorporating two induction rings and two halogen rings with extractor hood (externally vented) over. Four branch ceiling spot lamp fitting. Thirteen power points. Roller blind as fitted to the window. New electric consumer unit.

Bedroom 1 13’2” X 10’6” plus a door recess and plus a 5’0” wide wardrobe. The wardrobe including mirrored door together with the fitted bed furniture are all Hammonds maple effect and include numerous cupboards above the bed with bedside cabinets to either side and corner display niches which have electric lighting. Panelled radiator centrally controlled for time and temperature zoning. Eight power points. Two wall light points and two spot lamp fittings over the bedhead.

Bedroom 2 12’10” X 10’0” plus 5’0” wide wardrobe with triple doors. Panelled radiator centrally controlled for time and temperature zoning. Venetian blinds as fitted to the window.

Bathroom 9’3” X 5’1” Again completely redesigned and re fitted by the present Owners. Having a patterned tile effect vinylay covered floor and almost fully tiled walls. Fitted with a white suite comprising a double size shower cubicle with Mira Sport electric shower. A vanity unit including an oval shaped basin with cupboards beneath and a fitted unit over including heated mirror with double spot lights, storage cupboard and electric shaver socket. To one side of the vanity unit is a high level slimline storage unit incorporating a glass fronted cabinet. Low level w.c. with concealed cystern. 400w dual function towel rail / radiator. Adjoining the shower cubicle is a cleverly concealed cupboard unit housing a 10 litre water heater which supplies the hot water to the vanity basin and the kitchen. Roller blind as fitted to the window.

Outside There is a communal store between Golden Bay Mansions and it’s neighbour Harbour View Mansions and this is used as a dustbin store for both properties.

FURNISHINGS: All carpets, floor coverings, curtains and blinds are included in the purchase price.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.

ASSESSMENTS: For the purposes of Council Property Tax, this property is designated in Band ‘F’ in the Valuation List, producing a charge of £1562.78 for the year 2008/2009.

If the property is used as a second home and is available for letting for less than 140 days in any one year, the above charge will be subject to a 10% discount.

If, however, the property is used as a holiday letting investment and is available for letting for more than 140 days in any one year, then it may be assessed to a rateable value by the District Valuer and a Business Rate charge will be made by The Council of the Isles of Scilly at a national rate of 46.2p or 45.8p in the £ depending on the assessed rateable value of the property and the personal circumstances of the owner.

To each one of the above charges will be added the sum of £257.50 water charge and £150.50 sewerage charge.

TENURE: The property is leasehold on a 999 year lease commencing 2nd November 1963 at a nominal ground rent of £5.00 per annum. As mentioned previously in these particulars the purchaser of Flat 4 will become an equal share director in Golden Bay Mansions Limited, the company which owns the freehold of Golden Bay Mansions.