2-bedroom flat · TN4 9FJ
To rentReduced £600 (−15.8%) on 14 OctListed 23 days
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The Dairy, St John's Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells - Two Bedroom Retirement Apartment A superb opportunity to rent a spacious two-bedroom retirement apartment within The Dairy, an impressive retirement development situated on St John's Road in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Exclusively designed for the over 70s, The Dairy offers an attractive combination of independent living, excellent communal facilities and the reassurance of an on-site management team.
The development enjoys a particularly convenient position, less than half a mile from Tunbridge Wells town centre.
Residents have easy access to a wide variety of shops, cafés, restaurants and local amenities, while St John's Recreation Ground is also nearby, providing open space, tennis courts and a bowls green.
A bus stop outside the development offers regular transport into the town centre, and Tunbridge Wells mainline railway station provides services towards London.
The apartment itself has been thoughtfully designed to provide comfortable, practical and manageable accommodation.
The generous living room offers ample space for both relaxing and dining, creating a welcoming central area to the home.
The development incorporates a number of different two-bedroom layouts, with some apartments featuring particularly impressive living spaces.
The fitted kitchen has been designed with ease of use in mind.
The original specification includes integrated NEFF appliances such as a fridge, freezer, microwave and ceramic hob, together with a mid-height oven positioned to reduce unnecessary bending.
Ivory gloss units, a stainless-steel sink, cooker hood and under-unit lighting complete the practical and contemporary design.
There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, making the property an excellent option for a single occupant or couple requiring additional space.
The second bedroom could equally work well as guest accommodation, a home office, reading room or hobby room.
Depending upon the particular apartment layout, additional features can include a walk-in wardrobe, separate cloakroom and private balcony.
The shower room has been specifically designed with accessibility and comfort in mind.
Features include an easy-access walk-in shower, lever taps, slip-resistant flooring, heated towel rail, fitted mirror, electric shaver socket and extractor ventilation.
These practical additions make the accommodation particularly suitable for comfortable long-term retirement living.
Further benefits include double glazing and underfloor heating, helping to maintain a comfortable and consistent temperature throughout the property.
Neutral décor and quality finishes have been used throughout, allowing new occupants to personalise the apartment easily with their own furniture and furnishings.
One of the major attractions of living at The Dairy is the excellent selection of communal facilities available to residents.
At the heart of the development is a welcoming club lounge and bistro, providing the perfect setting to meet neighbours, entertain visiting friends or simply relax with a coffee.
The bistro offers a selection of meals, snacks and refreshments, giving residents the option of dining without having to cook themselves.
The development is surrounded by beautifully maintained landscaped gardens, allowing residents to enjoy attractive outside space without the responsibility of maintaining a private garden.There is also a wellbeing suite, together with communal laundry facilities featuring washing machines and tumble dryers positioned at a raised height for convenience.
Visiting friends and relatives can potentially make use of the development's guest suite, which provides twin accommodation with an en-suite shower room, television and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Use of certain facilities is subject to availability and additional charges. Security and peace of mind have also been carefully considered.
The development has an Estates Management team on site 24 hours a day, while apartments benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system.
Additional safety features within the original specification include a camera entry system, intruder alarm, mains-connected smoke detector and fire detection equipment.
Residents are able to retain complete privacy within their own apartment while choosing how much or how little they wish to participate in the social side of the development.
Social activities can be organised within the building, offering the opportunity to meet neighbours and become part of the community while still maintaining an independent lifestyle.
Parking spaces may also be available within the development on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
A secure mobility scooter store is also provided for residents, again subject to availability.
Overall, this two-bedroom apartment represents an excellent opportunity for an over-70s tenant looking for a secure, comfortable and convenient home in one of Tunbridge Wells' most attractive retirement developments.
Combining generous private accommodation with excellent communal facilities and easy access to the town centre, The Dairy offers an appealing retirement lifestyle where independence remains at the heart of everyday living.
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