2-bedroom house · TN4 9FJ
Let agreedReduced £250 (−4.9%) on 18 JunListed 225 days · slow let
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About
Conveniently located for Royal Tunbridge Wells train station with direct trains to London's Charing Cross station, The Dairy is a Retirement Living PLUS development that is specifically designed to give homeowners over the age of 70 peace of mind with staff on hand 24 hours a day.
With a range of both one and two bedroom apartments available, this is the perfect solution for anyone looking for a little extra support whilst maintaining an independent lifestyle.
The development offers a 24-hour emergency call system and is fully wheelchair accessible with a mobility scooter charging room to make daily life as easy to navigate as possible.
A 24 hour Estate Management team ensure that a high standard of living is maintained throughout the building, and domestic assistance is also available to those who would like it.
There is a bus stop conveniently located directly outside the development, offering easy access to the town centre and surrounding areas.
With a hair and nail salon, lifts to all floors, club lounge and restaurant serving nutritious meals daily and a south facing courtyard garden, The Dairy is designed to be comfortable and accessible and cater to all of life's little needs in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Additionally, the restaurant conveniently stocks everyday items for you to buy, just in case you need any daily essentials such as bread or milk.
Enjoy all of the benefits of a McCarthy Stone retirement community with our assured, affordable and flexible tenancies, so you can rent your property for as long as you want (subject to a minimum term).
Renting in retirement provides a wealth of benefits including one monthly fee, removing any worries you may have about the upkeep of your property and the grounds.
You can move in at your pace, knowing there's long-term security with one of our Assured Tenancies and settle in to your new home with minimum fuss.
Apartment 49 (Plot 40) is a bright two-bedroom home on the third floor with an easterly outlook.
The master bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe, and the property also features a separate shower room, cloakroom and a large storage cupboard.
Council tax band: E Reservation deposit: £500 (to be offset against your initial payment and fully refundable should your Tenancy not proceed) Security deposit: £5,943 (equivalent to 5 weeks rent of the apartment only, excludes any parking space rent)
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About 103 St. John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9FJ
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