Summary - 32 The Dairy, 103, St. Johns Road, TUNBRIDGE WELLS TN4 9FJ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Modern, secure living with communal care and social facilities close to town.
Allocated off-street parking included in the sale price
Two hours domestic assistance per week included in service charge
On-site bistro, homeowners’ lounge, wellbeing suite and guest room
24-hour emergency call system and on-site management support
Built 2017 with modern kitchen, level-access shower and underfloor heating
High annual service charge £12,182 (vendor pays first two years)
Ground rent £435 per year; property is long leasehold (999 years)
Electric underfloor heating may increase running costs compared to gas
This one-bedroom retirement apartment at The Dairy offers a comfortable, low-effort base for independent living in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Built in 2017, the flat benefits from modern fittings, underfloor electric heating and generous floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the living room with light. An allocated parking space and landscaped communal grounds add practical convenience and pleasant outdoor space.
The development is designed for over-70s and includes strong on-site support: a bistro-style restaurant with table service, homeowners’ lounge, wellbeing suite, laundry, hairdressing salon, mobility scooter store and a guest suite for visitors. Two hours of domestic assistance per week are included, and a 24-hour emergency call system provides added reassurance.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement scheme with a long lease (999 years from 2017) but a high annual service charge (£12,182) and a ground rent of £435. The vendor will pay the first two years’ service charge, which reduces initial running costs, but ongoing service charges are substantial and should be factored into affordability calculations. Heating is electric underfloor, which may affect energy bills compared with gas-heated properties.
Overall this apartment suits a purchaser seeking a modern, secure retirement setting with on-site services and social facilities, who is comfortable with the higher communal costs in exchange for convenience, support and low-maintenance living.
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