1 bed property for sale

High Street, Orpington, Kent BR6

Council tax band: C
Tenure years left: 114
Annual ground rent: 359.20
Annual service charge: 1604.70

atkins lodge - 1 double bedroom retirement apartment, built by churchill, and conveniently situated in the heart of orpington and close to the high street and station.
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).

Ground Floor

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.

Second Floor

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.