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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · TN13 3JZ
For saleReduced £20k (−8.2%) on 25 OctListed 391 days
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About
A bright and airy well-presented apartment, situated on the second floor of this exclusive retirement development built in 1988 for the over 60s, with a level walk to buses and local shops at St Johns Hill, and about three-quarters of a mile from Sevenoaks High Street and station.
The complex benefits from communal areas including a residents' lounge and conservatory, together with an adjacent kitchen area, laundry room, guest suite for overnight accommodation and lockable individual storerooms for each apartment.
The communal gardens have been well laid out to provide a most pleasant setting and there is parking for both residents and visitors.
Each apartment has its own entry phone and is connected to the estate manager and central emergency call system.
There is a lift giving access to the second floor where the apartment will be found overlooking the front. The private, spacious entrance hall has a deep storage cupboard and a built-in display unit.
The living room has an electric fireplace and is a bright and spacious room, which opens via double-panelled doors to the kitchen.
This room has work surfaces with a range of cream base and wall units incorporating a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer.
There is a ceramic hob with extractor hood above, built-in oven and space for a fridge/freezer.
The main bedroom is a good sized double and enjoys an open aspect to the front and has a range of fitted wardrobes to one wall. The second bedroom also overlooks the front and has a built-in wardrobe.
The bathroom has an airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and has a suite comprising a panelled bath with hand-held shower over, a low level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer, which has the benefit of no onward chain.
Lease Details 999 year lease from January 1988 Service Charge: £4,978 per annum (2025) Council Tax Band E - £3,007.74 (2025/26)
Value & comps
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About St. Johns Road, Sevenoaks, TN13
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