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**ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITH JULIET BALCONY** **BRAND NEW CARPETS THROUGHOUT** Welcome to Kings Lodge!
Churchill Sales & Lettings are delighted to be marketing this lovely one bedroom first floor apartment in the popular development of Kings Lodge in Maidstone.
The apartment is presented in very good order throughout and is conveniently located near the lift, providing easy access.
The Living Room offers ample space for living and dining room furniture and benefits from a feature electric fire with attractive surround.
Double French doors open to a Juliet balcony while also providing lots of natural light.
The Kitchen is accessed via the Living Room and offers a range of modern eye and base level units with working surfaces over and tiled splashbacks.
There is a built-in waist-height oven, 4 ring electric hob with extractor hood over, washer/dryer, fridge and frost-free freezer. A window provides light and ventilation.
The Bedroom is a good-sized double room with a built-in mirrored wardrobe. There is plenty of space for additional bedroom furniture if required and a window keeps this lovely bedroom bright and airy.
The Shower Room offers a curved shower with handrail, a heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath.
Perfectly complementing this wonderful apartment is a useful storage cupboard located in the hallway. Call us today to book your viewing!
Situated on the high street in the town of Maidstone, King's Lodge is a stylish development of 53 one and two bedroom retirement apartments.
Its vibrant centre also accommodates various eateries, serving both locally sourced produce and cuisine from further afield.
With such a wide selection, whether you fancy traditional afternoon tea or champagne by the river, Maidstone offers a range to satisfy all tastes. Maidstone offers multiple transport links.
Maidstone East train station provides services to London and Ashford. In addition there are close motorway links and nearby access to the Channel Tunnel, allowing for the gateway to Europe.
From sport and leisure to walks, shopping and cultural experiences, Maidstone has something to suit everybody.
The Lodge manager is on hand throughout the day to support the owners and keep the development in perfect shape.
They arrange occasional events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons and there is an active social committee that meet on a regular basis to arrange frequent activities.
A Guest Suite is available for your friends and family to stay in. In addition, you are entitled to use the Guest Suites at all Churchill Living developments across the country.
Prices are available from the Lodge Manager. King's Lodge has been designed with safety and security at the forefront.
The apartment has an emergency Careline system installed, monitored by the onsite Lodge Manager during the day and 24 hours, 365 days a year by the Careline team and a sophisticated fire and smoke detection systems throughout both the apartment and communal areas provide unrivalled peace of mind.
King's Lodge is managed by the award winning Churchill Estates Management, working closely with Churchill Living and Churchill Sales & Lettings to maintain the highest standards of maintenance and service for every lodge and owner.
King's Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55. Service Charge (Year ending 31st May 2027): £3,477.43 per annum.
Ground Rent: £815.94 per annum. To be reviewed in June 2031. Council Tax: Band C 125 year Lease commencing 2017 Please check regarding Pets with Churchill Estates Management.
Any consents given in relation to pets are subject to the terms of the lease and any further rules and regulations made by Churchill Estates Management.
Service charges include: Careline system, buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, Ground Source Heating for the apartment, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, lodge manager and a contribution to the contingency fund.
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