Tunbridge Wells · TN4

St. Johns Road

£175,000 ↓ 7.9% For Saleleasehold

Originally listed at £190,000

Agent's summary

One bedroom retirement apartment within highly-regarded, McCarthy Stone, "Retirement Living Plus" development. Stylish communal lounge and restaurant. Communal garden. Manager on site 24/7.

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TypeRetirement Property
From Maddisons Residential Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • One bedroom apartment within McCarthy Stone "Retirement Living Plus" development for over 70 years of age
  • Two hours of domestic assistance included per week and 24 hour emergency call system for peace of mind
  • Second floor, with lift access
  • Situated at the rear of the building, away from the road
  • Well-equipped kitchen with integrated appliances and separate from the living space
  • Full height window in the sitting/dining room, with far-reaching, rooftop views
  • Double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
  • Stylish, yet practical, wet room with good storage
  • Bistro-style restaurant for residents and their guests, with lounge area and social activities encouraged
  • Guest suite available for family and friends when visiting residents
Read the full agent description

The Dairy is a McCarthy Stone “Retirement Living Plus” development which has been designed for those over 70 years of age, who are looking for peace of mind and accessible accommodation which although highly practical, is also stylish. A home where you can enjoy your independence, yet also enjoy the company of others, to cook your own meals within your apartment or enjoy a meal with friends in the communal restaurant and lounge.

The communal entrance has a spacious reception area with a manager on site 24/7 and pull cords within your apartment for peace of mind. There is a large, triple aspect communal lounge and dining area with a bistro-style restaurant with table service and the lounge is often host to a range of social events and activities and looks out over the communal garden. Also on the ground floor, are the well-equipped communal laundry room and a guest suite, available for hire by friends and family when visiting. Other facilities for residents include the wellness suite and hairdressing salon.

The apartment itself, is located on the second floor, towards the rear of the building. It can be accessed via stairs or lift and has an entry-phone system. The hallway is a good size, with a large airing cupboard providing excellent storage. The sitting room has ample space for relaxed seating as well as a small dining table and there are far-reaching rooftop views from the full height window. The well-equipped kitchen is separate to the living space, with Neff integrated appliances including electric eye-level oven, microwave, electric hob and fridge/freezer. The double bedroom has the benefit of a walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails, shelving and drawers and the wet room is a good size, beautifully tiled and offers good storage with a stylish finish. The apartment has underfloor heating throughout and a fresh air system to ensure optimum comfort at all times.

Included within your service charge, is up to two hours of domestic assistance each week and we understand that further care and assistance are available, when required, at an additional charge. We understand that the service charge also includes your water rates for your apartment, however you will still be responsible for your electricity/heating, Council Tax, TV licence and other utilities.

Outside, the communal garden has a soothing water feature and plenty of seating to enjoy the summer sunshine. There is a communal car park with spaces for visitors and the potential to obtain a residents permit if required and a secure parking area within the building for mobility scooters.

The development is a short walk from the local shops and eateries of St John’s Road, including local supermarkets, and there is a lovely recreation ground nearby as well. Buses to the local area are available on the main road and the town centre is within 0.6 mile.

If you would like to arrange a viewing of this super apartment and a tour of the facilities, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Material Information Disclosure -

Lease information:

999 year lease from 1st June 2017 / 989 years remaining

Ground Rent: £435 per annum

Service Charge: £11,008.92 per annum (for further information on what is included within this charge, please contact our office)

Development is restricted to those over the age of 70 years.

National Trading Standards Material Information Part B Requirements (information that should be established for all properties)

Property Construction - Brick and Block

Property Roofing - Slate Tiles

Electricity Supply - Mains

Water Supply - Mains

Sewerage - Mains

Heating - Electric

Broadband - We are advised that superfast broadband is available

Mobile Signal / Coverage - Good

Parking – Visitors parking available. Residents parking by obtaining a permit from the Estates Manager

National Trading Standards Material Information Part C Requirements (information that may or may not need to be established depending on whether the property is affected or impacted by the issue in question)

Building Safety - No known issues

Restrictions - None known

Rights and Easements - None known

Flood Risk - None

Coastal Erosion Risk - N/A

Planning Permission - None known

Accessibility / Adaptations - The property has been designed to be fully accessible with lift access, wet room and emergency pull cords.

Coalfield / Mining Area - N/A

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode TN4 9FJ · residential premises

Getting about

0.9 miles

to Tunbridge Wells Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
7.2 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
8.3 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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