2 bedroom apartment for sale

A well presented and spacious TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM retirement apartment with SHOWER ROOM and SEPARATE GUEST CLOAKS/WC. Located on the FIRST FLOOR, the lounge boasts direct access to a WALK-OUT BALCONY.

Facilities include TWO HOURS OF DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE PER WEEK, communal lounge where SOCIAL EVENTS take place, an on site BISTRO RESTURANT with table service and more!

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.

Local Area - The Dairy is ideally situated on St John's Road in Tunbridge Wells with a range of cafe's and supermarkets on the doorstep. Its conveniently located close to a bus stop and a short bus ride into the bustling town centre offering a range of amenities and activities to enjoy as well as plenty of green space provided by the many local parks in the area. Royal Tunbridge Wells provides an excellent location for an active and independent retirement. The town centre offers an exclusive range of boutique shops and high street stores, as well as a variety of eateries and entertainment, there is a bowls green, a museum and an art gallery and you can even catch a show at the Assembly Hall.

Royal Tunbridge Wells also benefits from excellent transport links to surrounding towns and cities via rail and road. The railway station has trains running directly to Charing Cross and London Bridge which takes approximately one hour.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall, where the 24-hour emergency response pull cord system is situated. From the hallway there is a large walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard, illuminated light switches, smoke detector and apartment security door entry system with intercom. Doors lead to the bedrooms, living room, shower room and separate WC.

Living Room - A spacious well-proportioned living/dining room benefitting from floor to ceiling window allowing natural light, and a door opening to a walk-out balcony seating area. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, two ceiling lights, underfloor heating and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads into a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - A modern fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer unit sits below the electrically operated UPVC double glazed window. Integrated appliances include: NEFF eye level oven, NEFF microwave oven, NEFF ceramic hob and cooker hood and fridge freezer.

Bedroom One - A spacious double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point, floor to ceiling window and underfloor heating.

Bedroom Two - A good size second double bedroom which could alternatively be used as a second reception room, office or hobby room. Raised power sockets, TV and telephone points, ceiling lights, floor to ceiling windows and underfloor heating.

Shower Room - Extensively tiled and fitted with a contemporary suite, comprising of; low level access shower, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Emergency pull cord, shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.

Guest Cloaks/Wc - Extensively tiled and comprising of: WC, pedestal wash hand basin and illuminated mirror.

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: £15,673.41 per annum (for financial year end 30/06/2026)

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

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information - Moving Made Easy & Additional Information

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.
• 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 check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant

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