Retirement Homes for sale in Kent | Weavers House

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Communal Lounge

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Guest Suite

Living Room

Dining Area

Kitchen

Bedroom

Shower Room

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1 bed from
£387,500
2 beds from
£459,900

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Situated less than half a mile from the varied shops, cafes and amenities of Hawkhurst High Street, this Retirement Living development is ideal for those looking to settle down and make the most of their free time. The development will be in a prominent position along Highgate Hill and will boast a generous sized, south facing, communal garden and plenty of space for landscaping - perfect for those who want to downsize without compromising on a garden.

Each apartment will be designed to make your life easier, with clever design features that will help eliminate difficult-to-reach places and awkward tasks. Tasteful decor and luxury furnishings ensure that your home will look as good as it feels, whilst a guest suite makes hosting for family and friends a breeze. Most of our apartments include a well-sized balcony, with gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside and nearby area.

A cosy yet stylish communal lounge will provide you with the chance to catch up with your fellow homeowners and enjoy a change in scenery, no matter the weather outside. This proposed development also has plenty of green space and a beautiful south-facing garden, so when the weather's fine, you can enjoy a refreshing stroll or a spot of gardening. Cleverly designed outdoor areas include established greenery to provide screening and added privacy. To ensure that you have the most comfortable stay, this property has an on-site House Manager who will be able to help you with all your needs. Camera entry provides you with optimum security, whilst a 24/7 emergency call system assures your safety.

Generous on-site parking makes travel easier while a scooter room and cycle store offer alternative travel options. Excellent bus and rail links mean that travelling further afield is simple and there are excellent travel connections to the A21 and A229. The nearest bus stop is just a few yards from the property and Etchingham station, with services to London Charing Cross and Hastings is just 3.9 miles from the property.

This development is on the doorstep of Hawkhurst High Street, which offers a great range of local shops, cafes, opticians, Post Office and a medical centre. Waitrose, the Royal Oak Pub and Hawkhurst Cafe offer plenty of choice for dining either at home or out. Hawkhurst even has a boutique cinema, Kino Digital, which is perfect for rainy days and catching up on the latest films.

Development Highlights

Quiet location close to local amenities
Peaceful south-facing landscaped gardens
Car parking, cycle store and scooter room
House manager
Pets allowed

Key Features

Communal lounge
Lifts to all floors
Camera entry system
24/7 call system
Balconies
Intruder alarm
Wheelchair access
Guest suite
Near the countryside

Interactive Site Plan

Our interactive site plan allows you to easily find available retirement properties. Click the tabs to view each floor. You'll see that one-bedroom homes are in yellow and two-bedroom homes are in purple. When you click on a property, you'll find out whether it is available for sale, rent or shared ownership, as well as pricing. Click on 'view property' to find out more. Retirement homes shown in red are already reserved, sold or rented out, but may be available on our Resales website.

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Occupancy options

Found a property that takes your fancy? Find out more about the practical details including information on service charge and FAQS.

The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 999 years from and including 01/01/2022

You can buy properties on this development. If you’d like to own your retirement property, we can help make the move as stress-free as possible, including support with packing and removals. If you have a home to sell, we can even act as a cash buyer, so you’ll avoid chains and estate agent fees.

Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
Maintenance of building and gardens
Building insurance
Development staff
Future maintenance fund
Professional fees
Emergency call system
Income to guest suites and sundry income

What's not included?

Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
Home and contents insurance
Council Tax
Phone / broadband
TV licence / TV service

1 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£63.98

2 Bedroom Apartment

Service Charge *

£95.97

* Reviewed annually

Many of our homeowners are pleased to find that the service charges for their apartment tend to work out at less than what they were paying in like-for-like costs at their previous property.

Energy bills often turn out to be lower thanks to the modern construction methods we use at all our developments. Your new apartment is also likely to be a more manageable size and so cheaper to run.

When Customers discuss the purchase of a McCarthy Stone apartment with us, they receive a service charge leaflet and our Sales Executive sits down with them to help them fill in the costs, review what is covered in the management services and compare them to day-to-day running costs in their current home. Our Sales Executive ensures that they have a detailed knowledge of ongoing costs before a sale is completed

Usually this can take between 12 to 16 weeks. We understand that some customers may have a time period that will more suitable for them and we aim to be as flexible as we can.

Yes. If you want a quick, simple way to sell your home and move into one of our retirement properties, then Part Exchange could be the answer. For more information please click here .

We have an expert resales team for people selling our retirement properties, with an extensive database of customers waiting to move in. This helps us to sell faster and at a better price than traditional estate agents. On average the McCarthy Stone Resales team achieve a net price increase on the retirement properties they sell. For example, for properties bought new in the last three years and since resold, the net increase averages 6%. View resale retirement homes.

You have the option to part buy, part rent your retirement property. It’s an affordable way to enjoy all the benefits of our retirement apartments without committing to the full purchase price. If you want more financial flexibility, this could be the right option for you.

It’s an affordable approach to owning a stunning new retirement home:

You may be able to access cash tied up in your existing property (known as ‘equity release’)
You can choose to buy a bigger percentage of the property in the future – this reduces the rent you pay
If you want, we can buy your existing property as a part exchange
You’ll be eligible for our free Smooth Move removal service, plus a contribution to legal and estate agent fees

The rent is set at the point of purchase. Annual rent review on the date specified in your lease will be indexed to movements in the Retail Price Index (RPI) subject to a minimum 0.5%. RPI has been in the range c.1-4% since 2013 and was 3.3% in March 2018. 3.3% is equivalent to an extra £1.98 per week for typical rent of £60 per week.

A flexible, affordable alternative to outright purchase, with all the benefits of ownership. For more information call: 0800 201 4811

How it works
You purchase a minimum 50% share in a brand new McCarthy Stone retirement property and pay rent on the part you don’t own.

Benefits include:
It’s an affordable approach to owning a stunning new retirement home

You may be able to access cash tied up in your existing property (known as ‘equity release’)
You can choose to buy a bigger percentage of the property in the future – this reduces the rent you pay
If you want, we can buy your existing property as a part exchange
You’ll be eligible for our free Smooth Move removal service, plus a contribution to legal and estate agent fees

Terms and conditions apply

No. This offer is available at selected McCarthy Stone developments, so make sure you check with the sales team on site.

70% is the standard option – there are options to increase this over time, known as staircasing.

What further costs and fees are involved You can purchase further 10% increments, based on valuation at that point. You can staircase to 100% at which point the property would be wholly owned. You would stop paying rent, but service charges continue to be payable to McCarthy Stone.

Each time you staircase you need to plan for additional costs such as valuation fee, legal expenses, SDLT*/LTT** if applicable.

*Stamp Duty Land Tax **Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has replaced SDLT in Wales from April 2018

You will need to pay SDLT*/LTT** on a private shared ownership property, but you may have less to pay than if you had purchased outright. You should seek advice from your solicitor to confirm how much SDLT you have to pay.

*Stamp Duty Land Tax **Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has replaced SDLT in Wales from April 2018

The rent is set at the point of purchase. Annual rent review on the date specified in your lease will be indexed to movements in the Retail Price Index (RPI) subject to a minimum 0.5%. RPI has been in the range c.1-4% since 2013, and was 3.3% in March 2018. 3.3% is equivalent to an extra £1.98 per week for typical rent of £60 per week.

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7 Dec
13:00 - 15:00
Festive Vintage Jazz
7th Dec
Weavers House, Highgate Hill, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4FH
We'd love for you to join us on the most wonderful time of the year! At Weavers House, we're hosting Festive Vintage Jazz event on Thursday 7th December, from 1pm - 3pm.
Come and join us in our fabulous community with a friend or a family member and enjoy some great jazz with mince pies and prosecco, take a tour of our stunning development with a peek to our show apartments and get to know our community at Weavers House.
To book your place, call 0800 201 4811 today.

"It was a bit of a shock when Ted said I think we should move. He'd done all the research without me knowing, before dropping the bomb shell!"

THE LOCAL AREA

Living in Hawkhurst

Hawkhurst is a charming Wealden village and civil parish based in the peaceful borough of Kent, Tunbridge Wells. With a rich history that dates as far back as the Saxon period, today, Hawkhurst is an idyllic location with a population of around 4,500. Even though it's sheltered from the hustle and bustle of towns and cities, you can easily travel to Royal Tunbridge Wells in a 20-minute drive, London's Charing Cross in just over an hour by train, while the coastal towns Hastings and Eastbourne can be reached in under an hour.

Local shops

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Bewl Water

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Bodium Castle

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St Laurence Church

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Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Club

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The Rye Bakery, Hawhurst

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Lake surrounding Bodiam Castle

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Hawkhurst is set in the beautiful Kent countryside

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With four conservation areas in Hawkhurst and 200 listed buildings, there's plenty of stunning architecture and green space to explore. Known for its large iron industry role in the Roman Times up until the 18th century, Hawkhurst is home to a number of beautiful churches, landmarks and is just 3 miles away from the infamous Bodiam Castle.

Locally, there are plenty of attractions, events and outdoor activities to keep yourself occupied with. Heritage walks including following the guidebook 'A Walk in the Past', that compares the old and new sights of the village, are ideal for those of all fitness levels. For the more adventurous, you can follow the 'Smugglers Trail' that stops by all the smuggling inns down to the coast.

You can also try fishing at the nearby Darwell Reservoir in Mountfield, or head to the largest stretch of inland water in the South East, Bewl Water Fishing, just 5 miles away in Lamberhurst. The area is also ideal for cycling and there are plenty of quiet roads and flat countryside to ride or walk through.

In a short drive from the retirement development, you can soak up the culture of the local art galleries, museums and libraries. The picturesque Artichoke Gallery in Ticehurst features quarterly exhibitions of ceramics, sculpture, painting and jewellery. You can also visit the serene National Trust property, Batemans. Once home to the late Rudyard Kipling and his wife, it is now known for its tranquil grounds with a working watermill and family-orientated events.

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Highgate Hill, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4LB

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Conveniently situated close to these local amenities:
Bus stop
Cinema
Cafe
Library

If you like to explore, the High Weald Area of Outstanding Beauty is 3.7 miles away. It boasts ancient woodlands, landscaped trails and rich wildlife. You can get there easily on public transport too, with a bus stop just 400 feet from the development.

There are also plenty of amenities nearby and within 0.5 miles, you can find local eateries, retail shops and a Waitrose.

Getting to Location

If you are using a Sat Nav system you may need the full address of this development. The postcode may be newly created by Royal Mail and may not be accurate for some months.

Our people

The Team at Weavers House

Claire Cane

Sales Consultant

It is my pleasure to firstly meet such wonderful people and to support our soon-to-be homeowners every step of the way towards their new lifestyle.

Offer

Offers Too Good To Miss

We'll Pay Your Service Charge For Three Years!
Reserve one of our beautiful one or two bed apartments at the stylish Weavers House Place by 22nd December 2023 and enjoy 3 years’ service charge paid*. Apartments are selling fast, don't miss your chance to own a stunning new apartment in the heart of Hawkhurst.
To find out more please call 0800 201 4811 today.

*Reserve by the 22nd December 2023, with Completion on or before the 26th January 2024. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer unless specified and may be withdrawn at any time. The Service Charge element of this offer is calculated as a deduction from the total purchase price payable at completion.
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Smooth Move
Nobody expects moving home to be easy, but we’re here to help you every step of the way; from the moment you make a reservation, through to the day you move in. Our Smooth Move service ensures everything goes like clockwork, which includes helping with the cost*.
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