Description

A most attractive and particularly well appointed house set within an enclave specifically designed and built for the retirement market by Alfred McAlpine in conjunction with Guardian Management Services.

Whilst the surrounding gardens are communal this house has its very own courtyard garden and parking space to the rear.

This caring environment, with 24 hour emergency alarm call and Estate Manager, has been well proven and established to offer privacy, independence, freedom and peace of mind.

Location

Conveniently placed within the village the property is just a few hundred yards from a range of local facilities including:- library, doctors, bank, post office, church, several good restaurants, a couple of pubs and the Co-op.

• Ashford/Eurostar 5 miles
• Canterbury 11 miles
• Channel Tunnel 16 miles
• Maidstone 25 miles
• Port of Dover 24 miles

Entrance hall uPVC sealed unit double glazed front door, laminate floor, telephone point, emergency call system, cupboard with electric fuses. Staircase to first floor with storage under, radiator, coving.

Cloakroom/utility White suite. Toilet and pedestal wash hand basin. Laminate floor, built in storage and plumbing for washing machine. Extractor fan, shaver light and socket, radiator. Emergency call system.

Sitting room 16'3 x 12' (4.95m x 3.65m) A front aspect room with most attractive feature fireplace with Adam style surround, electric coal effect fire, moulded hearth and adjacent gas point. Carpet, coving, 2 radiators. TV aerial socket, emergency call system, sealed unit double glazed window to front. Glazed double doors opening to kitchen/dining room.

Kitchen/dining room 18'7 x 9'7 (5.66m x 2.92m) Fitted with an extremely high quality range of units to a Shaker design and which comprise base cupboards, wall cabinets and double larder unit. White porcelain 1 ½ bowl sink unit with mono bloc tap having flexible hose with spray head. Plumbing for dishwasher, sealed unit double glazed window and sealed unit double glazed back door. Wall mounted gas fired boiler, two radiators. Sealed unit double glazed patio doors to rear courtyard garden and parking.

First floor

Landing Access hatch to loft space. Built in airing cupboard.

Bedroom one 16'5 max x 13'4 (5.00m x 4.06m) A front aspect room having a range of built in furniture comprising three sets of double build in wardrobes and dressing table with drawers beneath. Sealed unit double glazed window, telephone point, emergency call system and further built in general store cupboard.

Bedroom two 11'6 x 10'5 (3.50m x 3.17m) Rear aspect room with countryside views with sealed unit double glazed window, radiator and double built in wardrobe.

Shower room Fitted to a high standard with a contemporary suite in white. ‘P' shaped bath with shower over with shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin with mono bloc tap, toilet. Stylish upright slimline radiator incorporating mirror. Attractive easy clean panelling, sealed unit double glazed window. Shaver socket, emergency call system.

Outside This particular property enjoys its very own private area of courtyard garden which is approximately 25' (7.62m) in depth. The courtyard is laid with paving slabs and a cobbled feature and as a consequence very easy to maintain. A timber pergola covers the brick paved car standing which forms part of the courtyard garden. There is an outside tap, pull out sun blind and security light and useful storage shed.

To the front gardens are landscaped and communal being carefully and professionally maintained by Guardian Management Services.

Service charge Currently £196.06 per calendar month (2009-2010) The charge covers building insurance premium, exterior maintenance and exterior decorating every four years, maintenance of the communal gardens, costs associated with the Estate Manager and the 24 hour emergency call system, window cleaning and annual servicing/maintenance of the central heating. More information can be obtained by contacting Guardian Management Services on 01274 386035.

Note Residents must be aged 60 years and over and be prepared to attend an interview to qualify for residency. There is an ‘on site' meeting room and equipped laundry for the exclusive use of residents.

Council tax band Band D (Ashford Borough Council)

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