2 bed flat for sale

The Dairy, St. Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4

A wonderfully bright and spacious two bedroom retirement apartment enjoying an enviable triple aspect with east, south and west-facing windows. The generous living and dining room features impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a light and airy atmosphere, while both double bedrooms are well-proportioned and equally benefit from excellent natural light.

The Dairy, a McCarthy stone retirement development 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, a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus community built in 2017, caters to independent living for those aged 70 and above, offering additional care if needed. The Estate Manager oversees the development, and each apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, underfloor heating, a tiled shower room, and a 24-hour emergency call system.

Communal facilities include a homeowners lounge, a function room, landscaped gardens, a bistro/restaurant, a laundry room, and a well-being suite. Guest suite accommodation is available for a fee. A personal pendant and call points ensure a 24-hour emergency call system, supported by onsite management.

The service charge at The Dairy includes two hours of domestic support per week, with extra care services available at an additional cost, starting from 15 minutes per session.

Situated on St John's Road in Tunbridge Wells, The Dairy offers convenient access to cafes, supermarkets, and a nearby bus stop. The town center provides diverse amenities, parks, shops, eateries, and entertainment options, including a museum, art gallery, and the Assembly Hall for shows.

Royal Tunbridge Wells boasts excellent transport links, with trains running directly to Charing Cross and London Bridge in approximately one hour.

Apartment Overview

A beautifully bright and spacious two bedroom retirement apartment, uniquely positioned to enjoy dual and triple-aspect views with windows facing east, south and west, allowing an abundance of natural light throughout the day. Being one of just three units boasting multiple aspects, it enjoys exceptional natural light, particularly in the bright sitting room that remains well-lit throughout the day. The spacious double-aspect living/dining room features floor-to-ceiling windows.

The modern fitted kitchen offers a stylish range of contemporary units, ample worktop space and integrated appliances, providing everything needed for convenient everyday living.

The principal bedroom is a spacious double and features a walk-in wardrobe, while the second double bedroom is equally well-proportioned and versatile, ideal for guests, hobbies or a home office. The apartment is further enhanced by a modern shower room and the added convenience of a separate WC.

A large entrance hall with useful walk-in storage completes this attractive home, which also benefits from the peace of mind and lifestyle advantages associated with retirement living. This exceptional apartment combines generous accommodation, outstanding natural light and practical living spaces in a highly desirable setting.

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/Bistro

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

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, 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

Car Parking

This apartment comes with its own reserved parking area.
There are visitors car parking spaces available .
2 EV charging points in the car park.

Additional Information & Services

• Superfast Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

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.