Full description
FOR THE OVER 60’s (men 65+, women 60+) – A fantastic one bedroom first floor flat tucked away at the rear of this exclusive development, offering a peaceful setting just a short stroll from Sevenoaks station. The property benefits from residents’ parking and attractive communal gardens, providing comfort and convenience in an excellent location. NO CHAIN.
The Property
Communal Hall
Stairs up to first floor with stair lift, automatic lighting, storage heater.
Entrance Hall
Space for coats and shoes, carpet, radiator, consumer unit, coving, doors to living room, shower room and bedroom. There are two storage cupboards, one housing the Glow-Worm boiler and gas meter, the other housing the hot water cylinder with plenty of shelving.
Principal Bedroom
2.69m x 3.15m (8' 10" x 10' 4") Double bedroom with double glazed window to the rear, carpet, coving, radiator, built-in furniture comprising desk area and drawers, wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors.
Living Room
4.44m x 3.27m (14' 7" x 10' 9") Space for both living and dining, with double glazed window to the rear with views out to the communal garden, radiator, coving, carpet, multi-paned door to kitchen.
Kitchen
1.72m x 2.55m (5' 8" x 8' 4") Wall and base units with tiled splashback, under cabinet lighting, electric hob, extractor above, fitted oven, space for washing machine, space for freestanding fridge, stainless steel sink unit with single drainer, door to living room.
Shower Room
1.64m x 2.04m (5' 5" x 6' 8") Part-tiled and comprising low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, wall-mounted mirror and mirrored cabinet, Mira electric shower, extractor fan.
Outside
Residents Parking
There is a car parking area which is marked as private and is for the use of residents of The Acorns.
Communal Garden
There are communal gardens surrounding the building for residents to enjoy. Comprising mainly lawn, flower beds and borders stocked with various plants, sitting areas and washing line.
Agents Notes
Occupancy Condition
It is a condition of the sale/purchase that male residents must 65 and female residents 60. The lease states that the “Qualified Person” means a man of sixty five years or above or a woman of sixty years or above save that the Lessor reserves the right to vary the definition of the age of the qualified person.
Lease and Maintenance
Lease term: 159 years from 1990 (124 years remaining).
The current service charge is approximately £343.92 pcm (includes building insurance, window cleaning, communal cleaning, gardening and a part time manager/24 hour emergency cover via built in alarm system).
Ground rent: £198.00 pa.
Council Tax: Band C (£2,187.45 2025/26 approx. figure)
Energy performance certificates
Schools
List of nearest schools to this property.
* Distances are straight line measurements.
Key Stage 2
Sevenoaks Primary School - 0.41 milesKey Stage 4
Knole Academy - 0.56 milesKey Stage 5
Knole Academy - 0.56 milesTransport
List of nearest public transport to this property.
* Distances are straight line measurements.
Train Station
Sevenoaks Rail Station - 0.19 milesAirport
Biggin Hill Airport - 7.36 milesCoach Station
Sevenoaks: Bus Station - 0.77 milesFerry Port
Gravesend Pier - 14.02 miles
