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2 bed flat for sale
The Dairy, St. Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: B

  • Retirement
  • Leasehold

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About this property

  • Two Double Bedroom First Floor Apartment

  • Estate Manager & 24HR Staffing

  • Communal Lounge where social events take place

  • Guest Suite for visiting family and friends

  • 24HR Emergency Call System

  • Bistro style restaurant

  • Landscaped gardens

  • Hairdressing salon/Wellness suite

  • Laundry and Mobility scooter store

  • Lifts to all floors

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 first floor, providing views of the development and car park. The residence includes a spacious duel aspect living/ dining room with access to walk out balcony, 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 is a Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone in 2017, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development. Each apartment has a fully fitted kitchen, underfloor heating, fitted and tiled shower room with level access shower and a 24 hour emergency call system.

Communal facilities include a homeowners' lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room and landscaped gardens. There is a bistro/restaurant which has table service and serves freshly prepared meals daily, a fully equipped laundry room and a well-being suite. If your guests wish to stay, there is guest suite accommodation which can be booked (fees apply). There is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day.

Two hours of domestic support per week are included in the service charge at The Dairy with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Property Overview

A wonderfully bright and spacious two-bedroom, first floor retirement apartment, offering modern, low-maintenance living. The property offers a generous-sized living room with a walk out balcony, 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.

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
• Subsidised restaurant

Service charge: £15,959.79 per annum (for financial year end 30/06/2027)

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estates Manager.

Lease Information

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

Additional Information & Services

• Full fibre broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Car Parking

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

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.

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (990 years)

  • Service charge

    £15,596 per year

  • Council tax band

    E

  • Ground rent

    £510

  • Ground rent date of next review

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