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**ONE BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT WITH PATIO** Situated in a fantastic Westerly facing position in the development is this delightful one bedroom apartment.
The property is conveniently located for the owners lounge and entrance and is offered with no forward chain. The Living Room offers ample space for living and dining room furniture.
A French door opens to a private patio area and windows provide lots of natural light. The Kitchen 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, washer/dryer, fridge and frost-free freezer. The Bedroom is a good sized double room with a built in mirrored wardrobe.
A window keeps this lovely bedroom bright and light. The Shower Room offers a curved shower with handrail, a WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and a heated towel rail.
Perfectly complimenting this wonderful apartment is a useful walk-in storage cupboard located in the hallway. Call us today to book your viewing at Beatrice Lodge!
Beatrice Lodge is a delightful development with 45 one and two bedroom retirement apartments, located in the modern market town of Sittingbourne.
Sittingbourne is a popular town located in the Swale district of Kent. Just 17 miles from Canterbury and within 45 miles of London.
Train links to London Victoria and HS1 to St Pancras International mean Sittingbourne is in an ideal location for visits to the capital.
The High Street is less than half a mile away from the development.
The Lodge 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 Living developments across the country.
Prices are available from the Lodge Manager. Beatrice Lodge is 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 intruder alarm, secure video entry system and sophisticated fire and smoke detection systems throughout both the apartment and communal areas provide unrivalled peace of mind.
Beatrice 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.
Beatrice 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 2026): £3,218.95 per annum.
Ground Rent: £823.10 per annum. To be reviewed November 2032. Council Tax: Band A 999 year Lease commencing 2018 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, ground source heating, water and sewerage rates, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance, lodge manager and a contribution to the contingency fund.
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