1 bedroom retirement property for sale
High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0JQ

- PROPERTY TYPE
Retirement Property
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- SECOND FLOOR ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT
- LIFT TO ALL FLOORS
- LARGE BRIGHT RECEPTION ROOM
- FULLY FITTED KITCHEN
- 24 HOUR CARELINE SYSTEM AVAILABLE
- GUEST SUITE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT
- COMMUNAL LOUNGE & DINING AREA
- LODGE MANAGER AVAILABLE 5 DAYS A WEEK
- EPC RATING TO BE CONFIRMED
- COUNCIL TAX BAND C
Description
Situated on the second floor of the Atkins Lodge development of modern Churchill Retirement Living homes, this apartment includes a lounge with Juliet south facing balcony modern fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built in mirror wardrobes, and fully tiled shower room. There is also plenty of storage with three built-in cupboards.
Exclusively for those of 60 years or over, residents of Atkins Lodge take advantage of extensive benefits including a full-time manager, a communal lounge that hosts regular social events, a laundry room and well maintained communal grounds. There is also guest suite which residents' visitors can pre-book for a small fee. The development is fitted with a camera entry system, and there is a 24 hour emergency call system.
Atkins Lodge is conveniently located, in the heart of Orpington, close to local parkland; bus routes leading to a variety of destinations including the station, the Nugent Retail Park, and Bromley Town Centre; a vast array of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants; as well as the Odeon Cinema, and library.
We are advised that owners' pets are permitted, with the prior consent of the management company (Millstream Management Services). We understand that the Service Charge includes: Careline system, buildings insurance, wall and sewage rates, ground source heat pump for heating and hot water in the property, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance of the building. lifts and garden, as well as lodge manager, and a contribution towards a contingency fund. Naturally, a solicitor is advised to verify all of this, on behalf of a buyer, prior to an exchange of contracts.
Please note this property is only available to over 60s (or couples where one person is over 55, and one is over 60).
COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Security video system. Lodge Manager's "welcome" desk. Lifts and staircases leading to all floors. Large communal sitting room with kitchen area.
LOUNGE/RECEPTION
10' 5'' x 17' 8'' (3.21m x 5.4m)
Door and window onto Juliette balcony facing the front. Attractive feature electric fireplace with surround. Electric storage heater. Fitted carpet.
KITCHEN
6' 3'' x 7' 1'' (1.93m x 2.16m)
Fitted with a range of matching wall, base and drawer units with partly tiled walls and colour coordinated worktops. Inset stainless steel single bowl single drainer sink unit. Wall mounted fan heater. Integrated ceramic hob with extractor over, and separate unit housing oven, and built-in under counter fridge and separate freezer
BEDROOM
9' 3'' x 13' 9'' (2.83m x 4.21m)
Double glazed window to front. Radiator. Fitted carpet Built in double mirror fronted wardrobes
SHOWER ROOM
Attractively fitted with a white suite comprising:- corner shower cubicle, low level WC, and vanity wash hand basin unit with storage beneath. Fully tiled walls with decorative border. Heated towel. Extractor fan.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0JQ
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