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£245,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

St. Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4
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Retirement property
1 bed
1 bath
588 sq ft / 55 sq m
EPC rating: B
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Key information

TenureLeasehold | 992 yrs left
Council tax, if payableBand D
BroadbandSuper-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Leasehold (992 years remaining)
  • One bedroom apartment within Mc Carthy Stone "Retirement Living Plus" development for over 70 years of age
  • Two hours of domestic assistance included per week and 24 hour emergency call system for peace of mind
  • Second floor, with lift access
  • Situated at the rear of the building, away from the road
  • Well-equipped kitchen with integrated appliances and separate from the living space
  • Full height window in the sitting/dining room, with far-reaching, rooftop views
  • Double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
  • Stylish, yet practical, wet room with good storage
  • Bistro-style restaurant for residents and their guests, with lounge area and social activities encouraged
  • Guest suite available for family and friends when visiting residents

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The Dairy is a McCarthy Stone “Retirement Living Plus” development which has been designed for those over 70 years of age, who are looking for peace of mind and accessible accommodation which although highly practical, is also stylish. A home where you can enjoy your independence, yet also enjoy the company of others, to cook your own meals within your apartment or enjoy a meal with friends in the communal restaurant and lounge.

The communal entrance has a spacious reception area with a manager on site 24/7 and pull cords within your apartment for peace of mind. There is a large, triple aspect communal lounge and dining area with a bistro-style restaurant with table service and the lounge is often host to a range of social events and activities and looks out over the communal garden. Also on the ground floor, are the well-equipped communal laundry room and a guest suite, available for hire by friends and family when visiting. Other facilities for residents include the wellness suite and hairdressing salon.

The apartment itself, is located on the second floor, towards the rear of the building. It can be accessed via stairs or lift and has an entry-phone system. The hallway is a good size, with a large airing cupboard providing excellent storage. The sitting room has ample space for relaxed seating as well as a small dining table and there are far-reaching rooftop views from the full height window. The well-equipped kitchen is separate to the living space, with Neff integrated appliances including electric eye-level oven, microwave, electric hob and fridge/freezer. The double bedroom has the benefit of a walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails, shelving and drawers and the wet room is a good size, beautifully tiled and offers good storage with a stylish finish. The apartment has underfloor heating throughout and a fresh air system to ensure optimum comfort at all times.

Included within your service charge, is up to two hours of domestic assistance each week and we understand that further care and assistance are available, when required, at an additional charge. We understand that the service charge also includes your water rates for your apartment, however you will still be responsible for your electricity/heating, Council Tax, TV licence and other utilities.

Outside, the communal garden has a soothing water feature and plenty of seating to enjoy the summer sunshine. There is a communal car park with spaces for visitors and the potential to obtain a residents permit if required and a secure parking area within the building for mobility scooters.

The development is a short walk from the local shops and eateries of St John’s Road, including local supermarkets, and there is a lovely recreation ground nearby as well. Buses to the local area are available on the main road and the town centre is within 0.6 mile.

If you would like to arrange a viewing of this super apartment and a tour of the facilities, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Material Information Disclosure -

Lease information:

999 year lease from 1st June 2017 / 992 years remaining

Ground Rent: £435 per annum

Service Charge: £11,008.92 per annum (for further information on what is included within this charge, please contact our office)

Development is restricted to those over the age of 70 years.

National Trading Standards Material Information Part B Requirements (information that should be established for all properties)

Property Construction - Brick and Block

Property Roofing - Slate Tiles

Electricity Supply - Mains

Water Supply - Mains

Sewerage - Mains

Heating - Electric

Broadband - We are advised that superfast broadband is available

Mobile Signal / Coverage - Good

Parking – Visitors parking available. Residents parking by obtaining a permit from the Estates Manager

National Trading Standards Material Information Part C Requirements (information that may or may not need to be established depending on whether the property is affected or impacted by the issue in question)

Building Safety - No known issues

Restrictions - None known

Rights and Easements - None known

Flood Risk - None

Coastal Erosion Risk - N/A

Planning Permission - None known

Accessibility / Adaptations - The property has been designed to be fully accessible with lift access, wet room and emergency pull cords.

Coalfield / Mining Area - N/A


EPC Rating: B

Location

The Dairy is perfectly located in the St Johns area of Tunbridge Wells, a lovely family-friendly community situated within 0.6 mile walk of the main town centre and with a great selection of the local shops and eateries of St Johns Road on the doorstep. Tunbridge Wells has an array of restaurants, a choice of supermarkets, extensive shopping, independent outlets and leisure facilities, plus beautiful open spaces and parks such as St John's Recreation Ground just around the corner. The mainline stations are both approximately 1 mile distant, with regular services to London and the coast with the lovely seaside towns also approximately 30 miles by car.

Communal Garden

Lawned garden with water feature and seating areas for the residents to enjoy.

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Maddisons Residential - Tunbridge Wells
Maddisons Residential - Tunbridge Wells
18 The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TN
01892 310352
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of working in wealth management with renovating and selling numerous properties, to deliver the ultimate estate agency experience. Now, with an
established team and a dominance in family properties in all core Tunbridge Wells’ postcodes, this aspiration has become a reality. Maddisons R... Show more
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