A beautifully refurbished one-bedroom ground floor retirement apartment, ideally situated within the sought-after Preston House development on Gorringe Avenue.
This bright and welcoming home benefits from excellent natural light throughout, attractive garden views, and direct access to the communal gardens via patio doors from the living room, creating a peaceful and relaxing setting. The property has been refurbished throughout and offers a spacious living area, a well-proportioned bedroom, and a modern shower room finished to a high standard.
Positioned on the ground floor for ease and convenience, the apartment forms part of a quiet and well-maintained retirement development, ideally located close to local amenities and transport links.
Southdowns retirement village really is a unique development, set in 17.5 acres of the Kent Countryside, whilst retaining the charms of village life in its own community.Although in the countryside Southdowns is very conveniently situated, it is just 4 miles from Dartford and around 6 miles from the Bluewater shopping centre both of which can be easily reached from the local bus service which stops inside the village.
Southdowns offers independent living and does not provide ongoing care, however, there are nurses and careers on siteto provide assistance in an emergency and offer advice where needed, not forgetting the helpful staff in the Administration Office who are always there to assist should residents have any queries or problems at any time.
Facilities at Southdowns are available solely to residentsand their guests and you are free to participate in as much or as little as you like.
The focal point of Southdowns social life is Shaw Hall, conveniently located at the centre of Southdowns. Shaw Hall accommodates the Social Centre with its licensed bar, TV lounge, billiard room, social area. It also houses the grocery shop, launderette and the Southdowns coffee shop. The club atmosphere allows vistirors and residents to relax, joinfriends for a drink, take a meal, join in a games evening, watch the match or attend a fitness class. Various activities and events are arranged by the social committee.
This unique Retirement Village is also home to a nineteenth century non-denominational church which has fortnightly services and a section dedicated to displaying the fascinating history of Southdowns.
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Communal Gardens to rear of property with direct access via patio doors.
On site parking available
Age Restriction
Independent later living apartment.Exclusively for the over 60
Council Tax
Band A
Security Deposit
A security deposit equal to one month's rent will be payable at the start of the tenancy. This covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancyIt will be reimbursed at the end of the tenancy subject to the details of the agreement and the findings of the inventory check out report.
Holding Deposit
A holding deposit of £150 will be payable on acceptance of an application.This will be held and used towards the first months rent
Please note: The holding deposit will be withheld if the applicant(s) or any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 30 days (or other deadline as mutually agreed in writing).
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