2 bed flat for sale

The Dairy, St. Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4

This well presented two bedroom apartment is located in McCarthy & Stone's The Dairy, a Retirement Living Plus development for the over 70's.

This property is situated on the ground floor, providing views of the gardens and car park. The residence includes a spacious duel aspect living/ dining room with access to a covered patio area, kitchen with integrated appliances, two double bedrooms with a walk-in wardrobe in the master, a wet room style shower room, separate toilet room and a large storage cupboard.

The Dairy, is nestled in beautiful Tunbridge Wells and boasts landscaped gardens, an on-site bistro style restaurant and Homeowner's lounge where regular social events take place.

Development Overview

The Dairy, a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus community built in 2017, caters to independent living for those aged 70 and above, offering additional care if needed. The Estate Manager oversees the development, and each apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, underfloor heating, a tiled shower room, and a 24-hour emergency call system.

Communal facilities include a homeowners lounge, a function room, landscaped gardens, a bistro/restaurant, a laundry room, and a well-being suite. Guest suite accommodation is available for a fee. A personal pendant and call points ensure a 24-hour emergency call system, supported by onsite management.

The service charge at The Dairy includes two hours of domestic support per week, with extra care services available at an additional cost, starting from 15 minutes per session.

Situated on St John's Road in Tunbridge Wells, The Dairy offers convenient access to cafes, supermarkets, and a nearby bus stop. The town center provides diverse amenities, parks, shops, eateries, and entertainment options, including a museum, art gallery, and the Assembly Hall for shows.

Royal Tunbridge Wells boasts excellent transport links, with trains running directly to Charing Cross and London Bridge in approximately one hour.

Property Overview

A wonderfully bright and spacious two-bedroom, ground floor retirement apartment, offering modern, low-maintenance living. The property offers a generous-sized living room with a walk out sheltered patio area, providing a comfortable and welcoming space. The part glazed door opens to a modern contemporary kitchen that is well equipped with a comprehensive range of fitted units and integrated appliances, providing a practical and stylish space for everyday use. There are two spacious double bedrooms with the master bedroom benefiting from having walk-in wardrobe. The bathroom contains a access level shower and a second toilet room is located off the hallway. Further useful storage is provided by a walk-in airing cupboard/utility cupboard adding to the apartment's excellent practicality.

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at The Dairy and is where the majority of social gatherings take place. They're a perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends, but there's never any obligation to join in, you can socialise as much or as little as you want.

The Restaurant

Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, the subsidised chef-run restaurant at The Dairy serve freshly prepared food all year round. Perfect for those days when you don't feel like cooking or when guests come to visit.

Car Parking

There are visitors car parking spaces available .
2 EV charging points in the car park.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

Annual Service Charge: £15,959.79 for the financial year ending 30/06/2027.

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estates Manager, your water rates, the 24-hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Additional Information & Services

• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Leasehold

Lease 999 Years from the 1st June 2017
Ground Rent: £510 per annum
Ground Rent Review date: 1st June 2032

Moving Made Easy

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.

• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.

• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.

For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.