Summary - ST PAULS COURT 16 ST PAULS STREET TUNBRIDGE WELLS TN4 8QY
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Quiet village-location retirement living with private garden and communal support.
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat with private garden
Over-60s development with house manager and laundry room
Chain free — ready for a quick sale
Lease c.62–63 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
Needs cosmetic updating and modernisation throughout
Electric storage heating; may increase running costs
Service charge c.£1,593 pa; ground rent £180 pa
Allocated off-street parking available to rent
This ground-floor, one-bedroom flat sits within St Pauls Court, an Over-60s development favoured for its community feel and central Rusthall location. The lounge opens via patio doors to a private garden, and the layout includes a fitted kitchen, bedroom with built-in storage and a bathroom with a large walk-in electric shower. Communal facilities include a house manager, laundry room and well-kept communal gardens.
The development offers practical comforts for retirement living: allocated off-street parking (available to rent), on-site assistance and regular upkeep of communal areas. Rusthall village provides independent shops, a chemist, cafes and a frequent bus into Tunbridge Wells for wider amenities, making the flat convenient for everyday needs and local social life.
Buyers should note two material drawbacks. The lease has approximately 62–63 years remaining, which may prevent mortgage offers from many lenders. The flat also requires some updating and is heated by electric storage heaters, which may not suit all buyers and could affect running costs. Annual service charge and a modest ground rent apply.
This is a chain-free sale suited to a buyer seeking a manageable, village-centre retirement home with garden access and community support, or an owner-occupier able to purchase without mortgage finance due to the short lease. If extending the lease is important, obtain specialist leasehold advice early.
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