**SHARED OWNERSHIP LISTING ONLY**YOU WILL OWN A 40% SHARE OF THE APARTMENT AND THEN PAY �639.78 PER MONTH RENT TO COVER THE REMAINING 60%. This property is being offered at a full price of �315,000 as well as a shared ownership price of �126,000.
A stylish 1st floor apartment with 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Juliet balcony & secured parking. Located on an exclusive development built in 2015 within a short walk of Dunton Green Station.
PROPERTY
This fantastic apartment has been extremely well maintained since it was built in 2015 and features open plan living, finished to a great specification. The property is accessed via a communal entrance way at the front of the building with a stairwell leading to the first floor.
The front door opens into a generous entrance hall with phone entry system and 2 large storage cupboards, one of which houses the boiler and washing/drying machine. The open plan reception room offers plenty of living / dining and kitchen space and is over 23 feet long, making it ideal for entertaining. A west facing Juliet balcony gets plenty of afternoon sunshine from this upper floor position.
The kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of wall and base units with stainless steel handles. A laminate worktop runs over incorporating a sink and drainer unit with matching upstand. Integrated appliances include an oven, 4 ring gas hob, concealed extractor fan and fridge/freezer. A freestanding dishwasher is also included in the sale. The master bedroom is particularly spacious and features carpeted floors. Bedroom 2 can also comfortably accommodate a double bed with room to work from home. The bathroom is tastefully finished and includes a modern white suite including pedastal basin, WC, heated towel rail and shower over the bath.
OUTSIDE
The apartment benefits from a Juliet balcony on the main reception room and there are some nicely landscaped communal grounds available for the enjoyment of the residents including play parks, private woodlands and a resident gym. A footpath at the south side of the development provides direct access into Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. The property also comes with an allocated parking space in a secured car park at the rear of the building with gates operated by remote fob. Further visitor parking spaces are available.
LOCATION
The property is conveniently located approximately 0.4 of a mile from Dunton Green railway station (direct rail services to London in as little as 31 minutes) and is 0.6 of a mile from the Tesco superstore. There is a newsagent, pub, fish and chip take away and Indian restaurant in Dunton Green itself and Riverhead village about a mile distant has further shops and amenities.
The nearest town is Sevenoaks approximately 2.4 miles away, where one can find an excellent range of shops and restaurants and recreational facilities including the leisure centre, Vine Cricket Ground and Knole Park.
Sevenoaks mainline station (fast rail services to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross & Cannon Street in as little as 23 minutes) is about 2 miles away. Access to the M25 (junction 5) is 2.1 miles away at the Chevening interchange.
Schooling is excellent in the area comprising of Amherst Junior and Riverhead Infants School, Dunton Green Primary School, Otford Primary School and Chevening Primary School along with a number of well renowned independent primary and secondary schools. There are also school buses for Tonbridge and Sevenoaks schools stopping in the village. For younger families, the property is also walking distance to Squiggles Day Nursery in Riverhead.
Further places of interest within the local area include Chartwell (Winston Churchill�s former home), Ightham Mote, Hever Castle, Emmetts Garden, Penshurst Place, Old Soar Manor and Lullingstone Roman Villa.
TENURE
Leasehold - 125 years from and including 24 June 2015
CHARGES
Annual Service Charge - currently �2202.24 per annum (due to rise to �2784.96 per annum in April 2025)
Ground Rent - currently �240.72
Shared Ownership Rent (if buying 40% share) - �639.78 per month.
SHARED OWNERSHIP
This is currently a shared ownership property. The current asking price is for a 40% share of the property (subject to contract). You will then pay a monthly rent to the housing association for the remaining 60%. This can then be purchased later if desired. Anyone interested in this shared ownership will need to register with Orbit Housing. For further information and for any questions you may have regarding Shared Ownership please go to the following website: https://www.orbithomes.org.uk/ways-to-buy/shared-ownership/
SERVICES
All mains services are connected.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Sevenoaks District Council - Band C.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
EPC Rating B.