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£250,000
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2 bedroom retirement property for sale

Minster Drive, Herne Bay
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Retirement property
2 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: D*
678 sq ft / 63 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax, if payable: Ask agent
Broadband: Basic 17Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Leasehold
  • *Watch Our Narrated Video Walkthrough Tour *
  • Exclusive Town Centre Retirement Development
  • Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment
  • Beautiful Communal Gardens & Residents Parking
  • Residents Lounge, Laundry Room & Guest Suite
  • 24 Hour Care Line & House Manager
  • Underfloor Heating & Double Glazing
  • Close To Local Shops and Transport Links
  • Walking Distance To Seafront & Town Centre
  • Internal Viewing Is Highly Advised
This large two bedroom first floor retirement apartment is situated within the exclusive Thwaytes Court development constructed by McCarthy & Stone in 2012. This beautiful apartment benefits from a modern finish throughout and electric underfloor heating. Thwaytes Court offers security, independence and comfort allowing you to make the most of your retirement years. An emergency call system links the apartment to the House Manager or if he/she isn't available to a central switchboard 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. There is a Resident's lounge, lift, laundry room and a guest suite with en-suite facilities for when friends and family come to stay. The development is located in the seaside town of Herne Bay, situated on the Kent coast in the district of Canterbury. The Picturesque Herne Bay seafront stretches for two miles and features include the clock tower, sea defence jetty and fresh seafood restaurants for your enjoyment. The High Street is a short distance from the development, with amenities such as supermarkets, a pharmacy, newsagents and Post Office alongside a plethora of cafes to enjoy whilst visiting with family and friends. There are also excellent transport links nearby.

Non Approved Property Details   

Entrance Hall   
Wood front entrance door. Cupboard. Power points. Access to insulated and partly boarded loft. Airing cupboard.

Lounge   16' 8 x 11' 2 (5.08m x 3.41m)
Electric fire with coal effect. Window to side. Underfloor heating. TV point. Phone point. Power points.

Kitchen   9' 0 x 9' 5 (2.75m x 2.75m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls with inset single drainer stainless steel 1 bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Electric hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above and built-in fan assisted electric oven below. Integrated dishwasher. Fridge freezer. Window to side. Power points. Tiled flooring.

Bedroom One   13' 0 x 9' 6 (3.97m x 2.9m)
Window to front. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Underfloor heating. Power points. TV point.

Bedroom Two   13' 10 x 8' 6 (4.22m x 2.6m)
Window to front. Underfloor heating. Power points. TV point.

Bathroom   
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with shower unit over bath and separate shower unit. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard. Close coupled W.C. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.

Main Services
The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, water, gas, drainage and a telephone line. All services will be subject to the appropriate companies transfer conditions.

Heating
Central heating is provided by electric underfloor heating and storage heaters as indicated in these particulars.

Windows
The windows are UPVC double glazed units with monthly cleaning services included in the service charge.

Tenure
The property is to be sold Leasehold with vacant possession.The property is to be sold Leasehold with vacant possession. Lease runs 125 years from 1st June 2011. Service charge is approximately £2800 per annum. Ground Rent is approximately £495 per annum.

Council Tax
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band C. The amount payable under tax band C for the year 2024/2025 is £1,952.69.

Viewing
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and by appointment only on Sundays.

Agent Notes
Kent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any floor plans, plans or mapping and measurements are approximate quoted in metric with imperial equivalents. All are for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The measurements are provided in accordance with the R.I.C.S. Code of Measuring Practice 6th edition.
We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Prospective purchasers or lessees should seek their own professional advice. Kent Estate Agencies retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this property.
No person in the employment of Kent Estate Agencies has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT.
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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 16, 2021

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on December 21, 2021

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    Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

    Energy Performance data and Internal floor area: obtained on May 31, 2022 from The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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