This spacious first-floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment is situated in the sought-after South Downs retirement village, nestled in the semi-rural area of South Darenth. Designed for those aged 55 and over. The living/dining room is a good size and offers ample space for relaxation and entertaining and there is a light and airy kitchen. The master bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and an en-suite, plus a second bedroom and bathroom. Additional features of this delightful apartment include double glazing and central heating. Externally, there are delightful seating areas. Residents can enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens and take advantage of the ample parking facilities available on-site. providing a peaceful and picturesque backdrop to everyday living.
The Village has a welcoming community feel, Shaw Hall which accommodates the Social Centre with its licensed bar, TV lounge, billiard room and social area. It also houses the grocery shop, launderette and the Southdowns coffee shop. The club atmosphere allows you to relax, join your friends for a drink, take a meal, join in a games evening, watch the match or attend a fitness class. There is also a church and 24hr medical assistance from an on-site nurse. The local bus service, which stops in the village, offers regular services directly from Southdowns to Dartford, Horton Kirby and you can easily get to the Bluewater shopping complex by changing at Dartford. It also passes close to Farningham Road British Rail station.
Location South Darenth is located on the right bank of the River Darent, south of Dartford and is a village in the civil parish of South Darenth and Horton Kirby in the Sevenoaks District of Kent. The village nestles in the Darenth Valley a few miles from Dartford. Its church is dedicated to St Mary and the nearest railway station is at Farningham Road. The A225 road between Dartford and Sevenoaks passes to the west of the village. There are road links from the area giving access to A2/M2, A20/M20, M25 and Dartford Tunnel as well as Ebbsfleet International station, airports, the coast and Channel Tunnel.
Directions From our Clifton & Co Dartford office proceed around the one way system into Lowfield Street. Go straight across the traffic lights at Princes Road junction and straight across next set of traffic lights into Hawley Road. Follow the road along and go straight across mini roundabout into Main Road. Take fourth turning on the left into Devon Road, continue to the end and turn right into East Hill. Continue to the end and go straight across into Gorringe Avenue. Prince Charles Avenue can be found on the right hand side.
Communal Porch & Stairwell Entry phone. Letter boxes. Utility cupboard. Stairs leading to first floor apartment.
Entrance Hall 14'2" x 6'8" (4.32m x 2.03m). Door to front. Entry phone. Carpet. Plain coved ceiling. Loft access. Storage cupboard.
Sitting/Dining Room 19'4" (5.9m) x 14'6" (4.42m) narrowing to 11'1" (3.38m). Double glazed window to front with views. Carpet. Two radiators. T.V point. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
Kitchen 10'1" x 7'9" (3.07m x 2.36m). Double glazed window to front. Vinyl flooring. Radiator. Spotlights. Range of wall and base units with work tops over. One and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer taps. Spaces for fridge/freezer and washing machine. Integrated oven and gas hob with extractor over.
Main Bedroom 12'1" x 9'9" (3.68m x 2.97m). Double glazed window to rear. Carpet. Radiator. Built-in double wardrobe. Door leading to en-suite.
En-Suite Shower Room 9'8" x 3'3" (2.95m x 1m). Shower cubicle. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Close coupled W.C, Radiator. Carpet. Extractor fan. Spotlights. Wall mounted storage rack.
Bedroom Two 11'3" x 7'8" (3.43m x 2.34m). Double glazed window to front. Carpet. Radiator.
Bathroom 1'7" x 6'3" (0.48m x 1.9m). Double glazed opaque skylight window to front. Panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment. Close coupled W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Vinyl flooring. Extractor fan. Spotlights.
Communal Gardens
Parking Ample communal parking spaces.
Please Note All potential purchasers must be advised that you need to be 55 years or older to reside in this property and that there is a medical questionnaire that must be completed before purchasing the property.
Transport Informtion Train Stations:
Farningham 0.9 miles
Longfield 1.9 miles
Eynsford 3.4 miles
The property is also within easy reach of Ebbsfleet Eurostar International Station.
The distances calculated are as the crow flies.
Useful Information We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding.
Some information in these details are taken from third party sources. Should any of the information be critical in your decision making then please contact Clifton & Co for verification.
Tenure/Service Charges/Ground Rent The vendor confirms to us that this property is Leasehold for a term of 125 years from 2000. We are advised by the vendor that the service charge for the previous year was £3,775.00 and ground rent for the previous year was £100.00. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.
Council Tax We are informed this property is in band C. For confirmation please contact Sevenoaks Borough Council.
Appliances/Services The mention of any appliances and/or services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.
Measurements All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.
Viewings Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 6.30 pm
Saturday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Viewing via Clifton & Co Dartford office.
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