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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED TWO BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT IN THE HEART OF BIRCHINGTON!
Miles & Barr are extremely pleased to be offering this beautifully presented two bedroom retirement apartment located within the ever popular St Mary's Lodge, Birchington.
Ideally situated within close proximity to Birchington's main shopping parade with its variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and mainline train station, all other major amenities including good bus links, the seafront and the surgery are also close at hand.
St Mary's Lodge has a private owners parking area and a buggy store with charging points.
An on-site manager is on hand throughout the day to support the Owners and keep the development in perfect shape as well as arranging many regular events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons.
A Guest Suite is available for your friends and family to stay in. In addition, you are entitled to use of the Guest Suites at all Churchill Retirement Living developments across the country.
St Mary’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.
Careline integrated secure video entry system and sophisticated fire and smoke detection systems throughout both the apartment and communal areas provide unrivalled peace of mind.
The apartment itself boasts two double bedrooms with a range of fitted wardrobes and storage, a lounge diner with distant sea views and a modern fitted kitchen and shower room.
There is also a lift in the building to access the upper floors. The property is being offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN and an early internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate all that is on offer!
St Mary’s Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55.
Identification Checks: If an offer is accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, all purchasers are required to complete ID verification checks.
This is a legal obligation under Anti-Money Laundering Regulations. We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks.
The fee is £60 (including VAT) per person or £120 (including VAT) if purchasing under a company name, payable once the offer is agreed and before the sales memorandum is issued.
Please note that this charge is non-refundable. Location Summary: Birchington was once considered ‘the epitome of modest’. That statement may still be considered.
Understated opulence: a wealth of late Victorian and Edwardian properties stand alongside flint or cliff-top cottages - Birchington really does have something for everyone.
An array of bakers, an ice cream parlour and vintage shops make Birchington the perfect village location to base yourself if you still need to commute to the City.
Located just minutes from the A299 with a journey of approximately 75 minutes to the O2 Arena and Greenwich.
Of course if you’d like a stress-free journey then just take the train from Birchington straight through to London Victoria.
Travel in the other direction and just three stops along you’ll be able to enjoy the seaside towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.
There are a number of schools within the village from nursery through to Secondary education and a doctor’s surgery.
Those who enjoy sport will find a magnificent 18-hole golf club, windsurfing along Minnis Bay, (not forgetting the atmospheric Minnis Bar & Restaurant) endless miles of promenade for serious runners, gentle beach-top walks or just follow the Viking Trail bike rides.
A popular residential area for young families, London commuters, second home purchasers and retired couples.
Second Floor Apartment Entrance Hall With Storage Cupboards Lounge/Diner 18' 4" x 10' 9" Leading To Kitchen Kitchen 9' 1" x 6' 7" Bedroom 11' 7" x 9' 1" Bedroom 15' 5" x 9' 2" With Fitted Wardrobes Shower Room With Toilet, Wash Hand Basin And Shower External Residents Communal Parking
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