Summary - 30 SONDES FARM DORKING RH4 3EF
2 bed 2 bath Retirement Property
Two double bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms
Allocated off-street parking plus visitor spaces
Private patio and well-maintained communal grounds
Level half-mile walk to Dorking town centre
On-site manager and 24-hour alarm system for residents
Leasehold: 86 years remaining — financial implications apply
Service charge £4,200pa (above average) — factor into costs
Council tax band: above average
This two-bedroom retirement apartment in Sondes Farm offers a comfortable, low-maintenance base for downsizers who want town convenience and managed communal living. The property sits within well-kept communal grounds, has an allocated parking space, and is a level half-mile walk from Dorking town centre with shops and restaurants. Both bedrooms have en suite facilities and the living room opens onto a private patio, creating a light, adaptable layout.
Practical support is built into the development: an on-site manager (office hours), 24-hour alarm pull-cord system linked to Central Care Line, and a small-charge overnight guest room for visitors. The block was converted from period farm buildings in the 1980s and benefits from double glazing and mains gas central heating via boiler and radiators.
Important leasehold details and costs are clear: the property is leasehold with 86 years remaining, and the service charge is £4,200 per year (above average). Council tax is also above average. Buyers should factor these ongoing costs into affordability and resale considerations.
Overall this apartment suits buyers looking to downsize without losing proximity to town amenities, and who value communal support and low-exertion outdoor space. It offers immediate move-in practicality with potential to personalise internally, but comes with typical leasehold and service-charge constraints that materially affect running costs.
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