Trafalgar Road, Gravesend

Over 55 and looking for a vibrant community with likeminded adults? Everything you need is right here waiting.. With 24-hour security & parking, this is the perfect place to settle down. Socialise in the club house or take a stroll to town – you decide. Situated on the ground floor this one bedroom retirement flat is available with no onward chain, meaning no chain complications.

Location: - St James Oaks is an ideal and convenient place to live for those over 55 years old wanting to have some like minded people around them, while still living independently. Situated on Trafalgar Road, Gravesend which runs between Wrotham Road and Darnley Road, it is close to Gravesend Town Centre with all of its shops, pubs, café / bars and restaurants. Gravesend Mainline Station is close by and offers services on the domestic line to London or the Kent Coast if you fancy a trip to the Seaside. There is also a high speed train where you can catch a ride to St Pancras London within 22 minutes. Ebbsfleet International Railway Station is within approximately two and a half miles and you can be in St Pancras, London in around seventeen minutes. The A2 with links to the M2, M20 and M25 are easily accessed for those who drive. The renowned Bluewater shopping centre is just a short bus or car ride away if you fancy some retail therapy or to dine out in one of their many restaurants / cafe bars.

Description: - This ground floor one-bedroom retirement apartment is situated in a wonderful location within the complex; with its own private entrance. The accommodation is well presented and spacious, consisting of lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, shower room and double bedroom. The property is heated by gas central heating and all windows are double glazed. Offered with immediate vacant possession it is ready to move into.

St James Oaks is the perfect place for independent living, with twenty four hour gated security and an on site Management Team, to assist if required. Surrounded by extremely well maintained communal grounds and its own club house with a licenced bar where you can socialise with your neighbours over a cup of tea, glass of wine/beer and where various entertainment and activities take place., such as cabaret's, fish and chip evenings and bingo.

Hallway: - Entrance door, carpeted floor, radiator, two large cupboards both with ample storage space.

Lounge/Diner: - Double glazed window overlooking communal gardens, carpet, radiator. An electric fire with marble effect mantle piece and wooden detailing being the focal point of the room. Plenty of space for furniture including a dining table, double doors leading into the kitchen.

Kitchen: - Double glazed window to front, tile effect vinyl flooring, Worcester wall mounted combi boiler for hot water and central heating. Fitted with wall and base cupboards, work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer, built in electric solid hot plate hob, electric oven, plumbed and space for washer/dryer and spaces for larder style fridge and freezer.

Shower Room: - Double glazed window to front, laminate flooring and tiled walls. Suite comprising shower cubicle with glass screen, vanity wash basin incorporating cupboard and drawers, low level w.c.. with built in cistern.

Bedroom: - A double room with double glazed window over looking communal gardens. Carpet, radiator. Fitted wardrobe with matching bridge cupboards. Matching vanity table fitted in the bay window.

Parking: - Off street parking is available by prior arrangement with the management.

The Gatehouse: - Twenty four hour a day security to monitor all arrivals and departures at the front gate giving that extra peace of mind.

The Lodge: - This is the main point of contact and reception area for the administration of the site, where you can get help and advise on daily requirements.

The Ivy Room: - An onsite location for those who want to get involved and socialise. Staffed by volunteer residents, this is the hub for all the activities, functions, entertainment and coffee mornings that take place within the development - it even has a licensed bar.

Communal Gardens: - Well tended communal lawns and flower beds maintained by the management company

Tenure: - Leasehold:
Approx.
Service Charge: £4262.50 per annum
Ground Rent: £100

Service Charge includes: house managers, residents reception and receptionists, up keep & cleaning of communal areas, buildings insurance, security (24 hour staff), heating & lighting of communal areas, maintenance of lifts/gates and telecom security system, window cleaning, caretaker, outside maintenance, gardening to communal areas & temporary support service.

Local Authority: - Gravesham Borough Council

Council Tax Band C £1944.81 from 2024 - 2025

Services: - Gas, Electric, water, mains drainage

Broadband And Phone Coverage: - Openreach report availability for Standard and Superfast broadband connectivity here
Mobile networks for indoor coverage:
Provider Voice Data
EE Limited Limited
Three Likely Likely
O2 Limited Limited
Vodafone Limited Limited

All report mobile and data coverage outside at this property.

Information supplied by Ofcom 10.09.2024