
Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover

- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- Located in the historic town of Dover
- Just 0.7 miles to Dover Priory train station
- Secluded communal garden area
- On-site bistro open for breakfast and lunch 365 days a year
- Guest Suite for visitors to spend the night
- Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estate Manager to handle day-to-day running of the community
- Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
- Lifts to all floors
- Pet friendly community
- Close to the coast
Description
Elkington House is a McCarthy Stone retirement living plus development with 24/7 staffing, onsite restaurant and domestic assistance.
Elkington House - This retirement development is close to the thriving town and just one mile from Dover Beach with excellent transport links and easy access to the stunning Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast, the iconic White Cliffs and to France and Europe across the channel. This Retirement Living development in Dover is designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own spacious retirement apartment. You’ll find stylish communal spaces, including a luxurious lounge with free Wi-Fi, bistro offering hot meals each day, wellness suite, laundry room and a large landscaped garden at the back - ideal for meeting your friends, neighbours and family for a drink and a chat. There is hotel-style guest suite which can be booked (fees apply), this is a convenient alternative to your spare room when people come to stay. You’ll find things like film nights, pie and mash lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, music, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta.
Hallway - With a solid entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency call point, walk-in airing cupboard with light, shelving and storage space. The hallway provides the access to the living room, wet room and bedroom.
Living/ Dining Room - A bright and spacious living room with ample space for dining. The room has a French door which leads onto a sheltered balcony which overlooks the well maintained gardens. Newly fitted carpet. TV and BT points, ceiling lights and raised electrical sockets.
Kitchen - The kitchen consists of soft grey wall and floor mounted units with wood effect laminate worktops and a wood effect floor. Composite sink and draining board sits below the garden facing window. Built in waist height Bosch oven with space above for a microwave, four ring electric hob with splash back and extractor fan over. Integral fridge & freezer.
Bedroom - Double bedroom with window providing views towards the rear gardens and a walk-in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. T.V points, ceiling light and raised electrical sockets.
Wetroom - Extensively tiled with a level access shower with support rail and curtains, WC, sink and vanity unit with mirror over and a heated towel rail. Emergency pull cord.
Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:
• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates
The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Annual Service Charge is £8,729.74 for the financial year ending 28/02/2027.
Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
Leasehold - Lease 990 Years from 01/01/2022
Ground rent : £435
Ground rent Review: 2037
Moving Made Easy & Additional Information - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
• Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Brochures
Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover- 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: B
- 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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