2 bedroom

Two bedroom ground floor apartment. Pre-owned.

The picturesque Devon village of Abbotskerswell is situated midway between the South Devon coast and the Dartmoor National Park, close to the market town of Newton Abbot and seven miles from Totnes and Torbay. The County town of Exeter is 18 miles away and Plymouth 32 miles.

Abbotskerswell has many local amenities including a local shop, a church and recreational facilities such as a recreation ground and tennis. There are excellent golf courses locally, the nearest being only two miles away.

A unique approach to retirement in Devon: The Priory, an outstanding listed building sensitively restored, offers independent living in a beautiful and secure environment. It has an eclectic range of forty-three apartments and cottages, each with its own style and character.

The Priory is an active community in its own right, with excellent facilities, a wealth of social activities, beautiful architecture, as well as over 5 acres of grounds in the beautiful Devon countryside.

The Priory’s restoration and development was carried out between 1986 and 1992 by Clennon Developments Limited, a local family run company, who since their establishment in 1962 have built an enviable reputation, winning several architectural and quality awards.

Since residents first moved in to the Priory in 1987, Clennon Management Limited has been responsible for its ongoing management of The Priory on behalf of the residents and, to this day, remains in the hands of the same local family who are committed to a high level of personal service.

The central spaces in The Priory provide the exciting setting for the various facilities available to residents — a heated therapy pool, dining lounge, informal library, sun lounge, terrace and courtyard, snooker room and table tennis. In addition, the Octagon is available for the pursuit of many interests including art, music and meetings. There are regular minibus trips to local shopping centres and various on-going events organised by the residents themselves. The extensive grounds that enjoy wonderful views across the South Devon Countryside are made up of woodland, meadow and more formal areas. Croquet and clock golf are available and there are greenhouses available to rent for the interested gardener.

The transformation of St Augustine‘s Priory into retirement accommodation has made this beautiful spot a perfect retreat for country retirement living. The environment is peaceful and there are excellent country walks. In the village there is a Post Office - at the bottom of Priory Hill, churches and pubs. The nearby town of Newton Abbot has a wide range of facilities and good train access to London (Paddington). The coast is within easy reach as is Dartmoor National Park and there are many places of interest to visit including Buckfast Abbey, Dartington Hall Gardens, and Compton Castle.

The M5 link is just over one mile away, as is the busy market town of Newton Abbot with a good range of shopping facilities and a main line railway station with direct connections to Exeter, London and other cities. Torquay is about five miles, Totnes seven miles and Ashburton eight miles. Exeter is about 17 miles via the A380. Fast trains from Newton Abbot to Exeter take 20 minutes.