Property Details: - Type: Apartment - Bedrooms: 1 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: McCarthy Stone - Resales Phone: 01202 060980

* FIRST TWO YEARS SERVICE CHARGE PAID BY THE VENDOR *<br/>A superb ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM retirement apartment located on the GROUND FLOOR, boasting direct access from the DUAL ASPECT living room to a small PATIO SEATING AREA. The EXCELLENT FACILITIES at The Dairy include TWO HOURS OF DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE PER WEEK, a communal lounge where SOCIAL EVENTS TAKE PLACE, and an on site BISTRO RESTAURANT with table service and fresh meals served daily. <br/><br/>ENJOY LUNCH ON US WHEN YOU TAKE A TOUR OF THE DAIRY - BOOK NOW!<br/><br/><b>Development Overview</b> - The Dairy is a Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, specifically for the over 70s, designed for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support. <br/><br/> Communal facilities include a homeowners lounge where social events and activities take place, a function room and landscaped gardens. There is a fully equipped laundry room and bistro/restaurant which is table service and serves freshly prepared meals daily. 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.<br/><br/>There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the development. 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.<br/><br/><b>Local Area</b> - The Dairy is ideally situated on St John's Road in Tunbridge Wells 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. <br/><br/>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 which takes approximately one hour.<br/><br/><b>Apartment Overview</b> - A very well presented retirement apartment located on the ground floor, boasting a dual aspect living room which provides direct access to a lovely patio seating area. There is one double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, as well as a modern fitted kitchen and contemporary wet room style shower room. In addition, the apartment benefits from having underfloor heating and a 24 hour emergency call system.<br/><br/><b>Entrance Hallway</b> - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall, where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and shower room.<br/><br/><b>Living Room With Direct Patio Access</b> - A light and spacious dual aspect lounge with floor to ceiling windows providing natural light to flood in. There is a double glazed patio door which opens directly to a lovely patio area and the communal grounds. 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.<br/><br/><b>Kitchen</b> - A modern fitted kitchen with a range of high gloss wall and base units and drawers with complimentary roll top work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer unit sits below the electrically operated UPVC double glazed window. Eye level oven, microwave oven, and ceramic hob with cooker hood over. Tiled floor.<br/><br/><b>Double Bedroom</b> - Double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point, floor to ceiling windows.<br/><br/><b>Shower Room</b> - Part tiled and fitted with a modern suite comprising of; level access shower, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.<br/><br/><b>Service Charge</b> - • Cleaning of communal windows <br/> • Water rates for communal areas and apartments<br/> • Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas<br/> • 24-hour emergency call system<br/> • Upkeep of gardens and grounds<br/> • Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas<br/> • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas<br/> • Buildings insurance<br/><br/>Service Charge: £12,182.00 per annum (for financial year ending 30/06/2026) Service charge incentive of first two years service charge to be paid for by the vendor is calculated based on this current service charge rate. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><b>Lease Information</b> - Lease Length: 999 years from June 2017<br/>Ground Rent: £435 per annum<br/>Ground Rent Review Date: June 2032<br/><br/><b>Additional Information & Services</b> - • Superfast Fibre Broadband available<br/>• Mains water and electricity<br/>• Electric room heating<br/>• Mains drainage<br/><br/>* Entitlements Service* Check out benefits you may be entitled to, to support you with service charges and living cost's.<br/>* Part Exchange * We offer Part-Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.<br/>* Removal Service* Get a quote from our Partner Removal Service who can declutter and move you in to your new home.<br/>* 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.<br/><br/>FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT<br/><br/>