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

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Two hours of domestic assistance included per week
  • 24 hour emergency call system
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Communal lounge
  • Bistro style restaurant
  • Balcony & Landscaped Gardens
  • Guest suite for family or friends
  • Hairdressing salon/Wellness suite
  • Laundry
  • Mobility scooter store

Description

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A beautifully presented large two bedroom retirement apartment. Located on the second floor, the lounge boasts direct access to a WALK-OUT BALCONY. TWO HOURS OF DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE INCLUDED PER WEEK and on site BISTRO RESTURANT with table service.

Summary - 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, landscaped gardens. There is a bistro/restaurant which is 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 is 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.

The Dairy is ideally situated on St John's Road in Tunbridge Wells with a range of cafes 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 - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a large walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room With Balcony - A bright and spacious well-proportioned living room benefiting from a double glazed patio door providing access to the balcony which has space for a small table and chairs, this also allows plenty of natural light into the apartment. A feature electric fireplace provides a focal point to the centre of the room. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Electrically operated UPVC double glazed window. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Eye level oven, microwave oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher.

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

Bedroom Two - A good size second double bedroom currently being used as a study. Raised power sockets, TV and telephone points, ceiling lights, floor to ceiling windows.

Shower Room - Part tiled and fitted with suite comprising of low level access shower, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.

Wc - Fully tiled floor and walls, WC, Pedestal wash hand basin, Mirror.

Parking - Parking is included within the sale of the apartment.

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

Service charge: £14,193.77 per annum (for financial year end 30/06/2025)

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.

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

Additional Information & Services - • Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living cost's.
** Part Exchange ** We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
** Removal Service** Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.
** Solicitors** Get a quote from our panel solicitors who have dealt with a number of sales and purchases and therefore familiar with the McCarthy Stone set up.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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The Dairy, St. Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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  • Tunbridge Wells Station0.5 miles
  • High Brooms Station1.0 miles
  • Frant Station2.7 miles
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100 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ
McCARTHY STONE RESALES
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Specialising in McCarthy Stone managed properties only, our dedicated Resales team support customers when the time comes to sell their retirement property. We aim to make selling easier, handling everything from valuation through to completion.

Our unique understanding of retirement properties and passion for communicating the lifestyle benefits of our McCarthy Stone communities means we're the perfect choice to sell your apartment. We'll support you every step on the way.

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