2 bed flat for sale

Horsley Place, High Street, Cranbrook, Kent TN17

A fantastic two bedroom, two bathroom retirement apartment situated on the ground floor of Horsley Place, a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development. The apartment boasts spacious accommodation, to include a superb living room with door leading directly out to a south westerly facing patio area.

The fantastic communal facilities include; a homeowners lounge where social events take place, lift access to all floors, a House Manager on site during office hours & 24 hour Careline System for peace-of-mind, a wonderful guest suite for visiting family and friends, landscaped communal gardens, and more!

Development Overview

Horsley Place was constructed by McCarthy and Stone in 2015 and is purpose built for Retirement Living.

The development has a dedicated House Manager on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home.

There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. The energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered.

The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family and, if your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (fees apply and subject to availability).

For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call system, and lift access to all floors.

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.

Local Area

Horsley Place is conveniently situated within easy walking distance of the town centre and local supermarket. Cranbrook, is one of the most picturesque small towns in the High Weald Area of outstanding Natural Beauty. It has an interesting and attractive range of shops, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Overlooking the town are the fine 14th century sandstone church and the 19th century windmill. There are regular local bus services, a local train station (at Staplehurst) with links to London the coast and the M25.

Apartment Overview

A bright and spacious lounge/dining room enjoys an abundance of natural light from the door and adjoining windows, with direct access to a wonderful south-westerly facing patio and the attractive communal grounds beyond. A feature fireplace provides an elegant focal point, while a glazed door leads through to the separate kitchen.

The modern kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary wall and base units complemented by coordinating work surfaces and a selection of integrated appliances, creating a practical and stylish space for everyday living.

The generously proportioned principal bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe offering excellent storage and access to a contemporary en-suite bathroom, fitted with a bath, overhead shower, WC and vanity unit.

A second double bedroom with fitted wardrobe provides flexible accommodation and could equally serve as a guest room, study, hobby room or additional reception space.

Completing the apartment is a modern shower room featuring a level-access shower, WC and vanity unit, offering convenience for both residents and visitors.

Social Lifestyle

The Communal Lounge is at the heart of the community at Horsley Place 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.

Landscaped Gardens

One of the main social hubs of Horsley Place is the large patio area in the communal garden. This space is enjoyed by many of the homeowners throughout the year. Best of all, Your McCarthy Stone take care of all the maintenance, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the beautiful gardens blossom and bloom throughout the seasons.

“The gardens are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of opportunities to spend time together with other neighbours, if you want the interaction.” – McCarthy Stone Homeowner

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• Cleaning of communal windows
• Underfloor heating in the apartments
• 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

The annual service charge is £6,634.62 for the financial year ending 30/09/2027

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Lease Information

Lease: Length: 125 years from 1st Jan 2015
Ground rent: £495 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2030

Car Parking (Permit Scheme)

Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Additional Information & Services

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

** Entitlements Service** Check out benefits you may be entitled to.
** 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

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.