Redington, 8, Lower Queens Road, Ashford, TN24 8HW

Ref: 1549681 Easy living, right where you want to be There’s something very appealing about a home that doesn’t make life complicated.

Redington gives you the space of a proper two-bedroom apartment, your own balcony, a garage and well-kept communal surroundings — all in a position that means you can leave the car alone far more often than you might expect.

Ashford town centre is close by, and Ashford International is around 0.6 miles from the building. From there, Southeastern’s High Speed service can get you to St Pancras in around 38 minutes.

Doogal So whether you’re buying your first place, downsizing from something that has become too much work, or looking for a home you can simply lock up and leave, the location does a lot of the heavy lifting.

A living room you’ll actually use The living room is the heart of the apartment and, at around 19ft long, there is plenty of room to create proper sitting and dining areas without everything feeling squeezed together.

Natural light comes in from the balcony side, and the door opens directly outside — giving you that little bit of private outdoor space that makes such a difference in an apartment.

Morning coffee, a chair in the sun or simply opening the door on a warm day; it gives the flat somewhere to breathe.

Two bedrooms means options There are two bedrooms, and that extra room makes the apartment far more flexible.

For a first-time buyer, it could be a guest room or somewhere to work from home without putting a desk in the corner of the lounge.

For someone downsizing, it means you can still have family or friends stay without giving up your own space.

Or maybe it becomes the hobby room, dressing room or somewhere to shut the door on all the stuff you don’t want cluttering the rest of the flat.

That flexibility is one of the reasons a two-bedroom apartment makes so much more sense long term than buying something you may quickly outgrow.

Practical without feeling basic The kitchen is separate from the living room, giving you a proper dedicated cooking space rather than everything being pushed into one room.

There’s also a modern shower room and useful built-in storage through the hallway, which is another small but important part of apartment living done properly.

The communal areas have recently been updated too, and they feel clean, modern and well looked after. That matters.

You’re not just buying the space behind your own front door in a building like this; you’re buying into the way the whole block is managed and maintained.

The garage is a bigger deal than it sounds There is a garage en bloc behind the building, which is a genuinely useful addition.

Keep the car there, use it for bikes, golf clubs, tools, suitcases or simply all the things you don’t want taking over the apartment.

For someone downsizing in particular, that extra storage can make the move from a larger house considerably easier. Share of freehold The apartment is being sold with a share of the freehold.

For many buyers looking at flats, tenure and management are understandably high on the list of questions, so this is an important part of the package.

Combined with the presentation of the communal areas and the way the block appears to be maintained, it helps reinforce the feeling that Redington is somewhere that is being looked after rather than simply left to get on with it.

I would still make sure the exact lease length, service charge, reserve fund arrangements and management structure are confirmed in the material information before launch, because “share of freehold” doesn’t remove the underlying lease.

Leave the car behind And really, this is where the lifestyle makes sense.

You can walk into Ashford for shops, cafés and day-to-day life, while Ashford International is close enough to make commuting or trips into London genuinely practical.

The station is around 1km away, and High Speed services to London St Pancras take around 38 minutes.

Doogal That makes Redington work equally well for someone travelling regularly, someone who just wants town life on the doorstep, or somebody looking for a place they can shut the door on and disappear for a week without worrying about lawns, hedges and all the other jobs waiting at home.

Who is it for? This feels particularly well suited to three kinds of buyer. A first-time buyer who wants something more grown-up than a tiny starter flat and doesn’t want to compromise on location.

A downsizer who still wants two bedrooms, useful storage, outside space and a garage without the upkeep of a house.

Or somebody wanting a genuine lock-up-and-leave — close to the station, easy to manage and with enough space that it still feels like a home rather than somewhere temporary.

That, for me, is the Redington story. Not complicated. Not trying too hard. Just a really practical place to live in a location that makes everyday life easier.

We endeavour to make our sales particulars as accurate and reliable as possible; however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor can they be regarded as representations or relied upon as statements of fact.

All interested parties must verify the accuracy via their solicitor, who will check any relevant lease information, related charges, parking, ground rents, fixtures/fittings, rights of way/access, permissions for extensions/conversions, and required planning/building regulations.

Appliances have not been tested, and interested parties may want to have them checked by a professional.

The floorplan is not to scale, and its accuracy or measurements cannot be confirmed; all interested parties should consult their surveyor should they want verification of the floorplan or plot size.

All interested parties should seek the advice of their surveyor in relation to the building structure.

The Tennant Suite is offered leasehold, with approximately 105 years remaining from an original term of 125 years commencing on 1 January 2007.

The property benefits from the use of the magnificent communal gardens and grounds at Great Maytham Hall, together with parking for two private cars within the designated parking areas.

Ground rent is currently £300 per annum, with the current service charge available upon request.

Please note that aml (anti-money laundering) checks are a legal requirement to proceed with a sale/purchase of a property, and these are done through our partnered company Movebutler/Iamproperty at a cost of £30 inclusive of VAT per applicant.

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