• Modern luxurious development

• Two double bedrooms

• Two stunning balconies

• Two wet room style shower rooms

• Particularly spacious sitting room

• Over 850 SQ FT apartment

• On-site bistro open for breakfast and lunch daily

• Homeowners lounge where social events takes place

• Guest Suite for visiting family and friends

• Lifts to all floors

A bright and spacious TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM retirement apartment boasting TWO BATHROOMS and TWO STUNNING WALK-OUT BALCONIES.

The SUPERB COMMUNAL FACILITIES include an on site BISTRO serving breakfast and lunch daily, WELLNESS SUITE and COMMUNAL LOUNGE where social events take place. ONE HOUR OF DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE INCLUDED PER WEEK.

Development Overview

Elkington House is a purpose built Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support.

There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the day to day running of the development. Communal facilities include a communal lounge where social events and activities take place, a wellness suite and landscaped gardens. There is a fully equipped laundry room and an on-site bistro open for breakfast and lunch daily. If your guests wish to stay, there is a hotel-style guest suite which can be booked (fees apply).

In addition, there is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day for peace-of-mind. One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge, with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.

Local Area

The development is located nearby the thriving city centre 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.

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 pull cord, walk-in airing cupboard light and shelving. The hallway provides the access to the living room, two wet rooms and the two bedrooms.

Living/ Dining Room with balcony

A bright and spacious living room benefiting from a glazed door and deep window giving access to one of the balconies. Ceiling lights, raised electrical sockets, wall mounted heaters, TV and BT points, fitted carpet.

Kitchen

The kitchen consists of cream wall and floor mounted units with wood effect laminate worktops and a wood effect floor. Built in Bosch oven, four ring electric hob with splash back and extractor fan over, composite sink and draining board. A window over the sink provides lots of natural light and great views.

Bedroom One with Balcony

A great size double bedroom, double glazed door provides access to one of the balconies. The double glazed door and additional full length windows provide lots of natural light. TV point, Light fitting, power points. Benefiting from a fantastic walk in wardrobe.

Ensuite Shower Room

Tiled floors and partly tiled walls. Consisting of a shower, WC, sink and vanity unit with a mirror over and extractor fan.

Bedroom Two

A good sized double bedroom with views over one of the balconies. Tv point, power points, light fitting.

Shower Room Two

Fully tiled floors and partly tiled walls. Consisting of a shower, WC, sink and vanity unit with a mirror over and extractor fan.

Lease Information

Lease Length: 999 years from January 2018
Ground rent: £510 per annum
Ground rent review date: January 2037

Service Charge

• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
• 1 Hours domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge.

Service Charge of £11,120.26 per year (until financial year ending 28/02/2026).

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.