Second-floor one-bedroom apartment with fitted wardrobes
This bright one-bedroom apartment sits on the second floor of Roman Court, an assisted-living development in the heart of Edenbridge. The home offers an elegant sitting/dining room, a generous bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a bathroom with both bath and walk-in shower, arranged around a practical entrance hall with large storage cupboard.
Roman Court is built for independent retirement living: 24-hour estate manager and assistant cover, Appello emergency call system, intruder and smoke alarms, lift access, communal gardens, residents’ lounge, restaurant and guest suite. Communal car parking, a laundry room and domestic assistance (one hour weekly included) add convenience and social options for residents.
The property is leasehold (125 years from 2005) with a substantial service charge of £845 per month and ground rent £405 per year. Heating is via electric storage heaters, and the apartment may benefit from cosmetic updating in the kitchen. Crime in the area is noted as above average — prospective buyers should satisfy themselves on local safety and security.
For downsizers seeking a secure, social retirement setting in a market town with good rail links, Roman Court delivers comfortable accommodation and on-site support. Buyers should budget for the service charge, ground rent and potential updating costs when considering long-term value.
