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Abbots Lodge, Roper Road, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8FD

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • 1 Bedroom Second Floor Retirement Apartment
  • Owners' Private Car Park
  • Fully Fitted Kitchen With Integrated Appliances
  • Large Open Plan lounge / Living Room
  • Modern Bathroom With Bath & Shower
  • Guest Suite Available For Family & Friends
  • Serviced By Lift
  • Lodge Manager Available 5 Days a Week
  • 24 hours Careline System For Safety and security
  • Landscaped Gardens and Borders

Description

***CHAIN FREE***

Wonderful Second Floor Apartment In The heat Of Canterbury City Centre For The Over 55s.

Your Key Move estate agents are delighted to bring to market this lovely one-bedroom retirement flat. The flat offers an exceptional opportunity for the over 55's looking for a secure and convenient living space. Situated on the second floor, this light and airy and well decorated flat gives a feeling of warmth and comfort, making it the perfect choice for those not looking to sacrifice any style or convenience. With a spacious and bright living area, a modern fully equipped kitchen, and a well-appointed tiled bathroom with bath and shower, this retirement flat offers a comfortable and low-maintenance lifestyle option. There is a nice entrance hallway when you come in, with a large storage room off to your immediate left. An immediate right takes you into that well appointed family bathroom. the second left takes you into the huge open plan lounge / dining room which has a glass door leading to the modern kitchen. both rooms have lovely windows looking out over the private gardens. Finally back from the hallway, the last right takes you into the generous sized double bedroom which once again benefits from those lovely garden views from the window. This flat is well presented throughout, vacant and all ready to move into with no chain involved.

Residents will find themselves surrounded by an abundance of well-maintained communal gardens and park areas just moments away from their doorstep in this tranquil yet perfectly located setting. Ideal for leisurely walks these beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces provide a peaceful retreat for residents and guests to unwind and enjoy the outside to the fullest. An evening walk or sitting on a park bench and soaking in the surroundings, the communal outside spaces are a wonderful extension of retirement living in this prime located property.

Additional benefits include:

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 with sophisticated fire & smoke detection systems throughout both the apartment and communal areas. Manager is on hand throughout the day to support the residents and keep the development in perfect shape. Regular events in the Owners' Lounge, from coffee mornings to games in the afternoon. For any visiting guests, the furnished twin guest suite is perfect and available for just £15 per night for 1 visitor and £20 (£10 each) for 2 visitors.  Abbots Lodge is managed by the award winning Millstream Management Services, working closely with Churchill Retirement Living maintaining the very highest standards of maintenance and service for every lodge and owner. Abbots Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55 and pets are considered with permission from the managing agent.

  • Leasehold 113 years
  • One Bedroom Retirement Flat
  • First Floor
  • Over 55's
  • Recently Decorated
  • City Centre Location







Ground rent - currently £318.94 - 6 monthly

Service charge - currently £1508.43 - 6 monthly

EPC Rating: C

Council Tax Band - C

Situation

Canterbury City is well renowned for its historic Cathedral which forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city benefits from having a vibrant and compact city centre with excellent transport links. With just a five minute walk you have a large Sainsbury's, two theatres (The Marlowe and The Malthouse), two Curzon cinemas, the Kingsmead Leisure Centre and riverside walks along the Stour. Canterbury West is seven minutes away and Canterbury East (with services to London Victoria) a 12 minute walk. With the abundance of wonderful cafes, shops and restaurants residents and visitors alike will be spoilt for choice should they decide to head out of this wonderful development.

Viewings are only by appointment through sole estate agents Your Key Move.

*At the time of an offer being accepted on a property marketed by Your Key Move LTD, the purchaser(s) will need to provide documentation in order for us to undertake the necessary identification checks, in order to adhere to our obligation under the Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML). This is a legal requirement and we will not proceed with a buyer(s) until these checks have been carried out. Your Key Move LTD uses a specialist third party service to verify identities. The cost of these checks is £50 plus VAT per purchase, which has to be paid in advance when an offer is agreed and will be prior to a sales memorandum being issued to solicitors. This fee is non-refundable. Any questions on this should be asked prior to placing an offer.

 




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Band: C
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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