Property Description

Exclusive to over 55s, the property offers a spacious, light-filled living room with a large window that provides a pleasant outlook onto the surrounding residential area. The newly fitted kitchen features a contemporary design with ample cupboard space, integrated oven and hob, and stylish wood-effect flooring, creating a clean and practical cooking space. The bathroom has been finished to a high standard, complete with modern fixtures, a sleek vanity unit, and a bath with grab rails to support ease of access and safety.

Neutrally decorated throughout, this apartment offers a calm and inviting atmosphere that is ready to be personalised and made to feel like home. The property also benefits from efficient heating and double glazing, ensuring year-round comfort.

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 site to 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. The Village also holds a drop in GP Surgery on site every week, so that residents do not need to go to the trouble of going into the village and waiting around in the main surgery.

Facilities at Southdowns are available solely to residents and 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, join friends 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. It is also the venue for the popular twice weekly ¿drop in¿ where afternoon tea is served and other events and talks are organised. A mobile library normally calls once a fortnight.

Please note: Applicants will be required to pay a £210 fee to Southdowns to complete an independent health assessment as part of the application process.