Old Parsonage Court
Welcome to Old Parsonage Court
At Old Parsonage Court leasehold retirement development in West Malling, we offer 15 two storey, two bedroom cottages, 9 one storey 2 bedroom bungalow cottages which are purpose-built properties and 3 apartments set in a grade two listed for sale for people over the age of 55.
The development is within walking distance of local shops and a bus ride to the town of Maidstone. There are excellent transport links to Ashford, Canterbury and the Eurostar train service. The local shops include supermarkets, a post office, library, specialist shops, hairdressers and cafes. There is a doctor’s surgery called West Malling Group Practice in the High Street with hubs in Leybourne and Kings Hill (short bus journey) Other local amenities include a nature reserve and Abbey Arcade, with a variety of shopping outlets inside.
Our retirement properties have a real community feel where people interact with their neighbours, families and friends, continuing to do all the things they love. Examples include a book club, coffee mornings, bridge and quizzes. During the summer the well maintained landscaped gardens host afternoon teas and the Old Parsonage Court Strawberry Tea each July.
The estate manager is resident on-site to offer help, advice and co-ordinate any services provided.
Features of Old Parsonage Court
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- CCTV
Outdoor space
Well maintained outdoor space for you to enjoy:
- Landscaped gardens
- Raised allotments flowerbeds
Care and support
More support available when you need it:
- Supporting Manager
- 24 hour emergency response call system
Life at Old Parsonage Court
All Anchor estates offer a 24-hour alarm call service in private and shared areas. Every estate will have either a resident or visiting manager who provides help, advice and co-ordinates any services provided.
In addition to each individual private property, all Anchor estates offer some shared facilities, available for the use and enjoyment of all the residents, and managed and maintained by Anchor.
Shared facilities vary from one estate to the next. Anchor estates offer some or all of the following:
- a guest suite for visitors
- a maintained communal lounge for social activities and events
- residents’ and visitors’ parking
- lifts where appropriate in shared buildings of two or more floors
- maintained gardens for all residents to enjoy
- a conservatory shared by all residents
- a shared laundry which saves space in residents' kitchens
If you are over 55 years old and wanting to own a retirement property without the burden of maintenance and repairs, Anchor-managed properties may be the answer. Anchor estates are all very different. They range from a small cul–de-sac of six bungalows to a large estate of 86 apartments. Most are set in pleasant landscaped settings.
At Old Parsonage Court parking on the estate is on a first come basis solely for the use of residents and their guests. The majority of the properties also have their own garage.
At each estate there will be an estate manager who can act as the first point of contact for any queries that residents may have and offer help to access any local services.
Pricing information
We endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. Below is indicative pricing to act as a guide to the costs at Old Parsonage Court, West Malling. For further information please contact us.
How much does it cost?
Properties for sale
Service charges start at £258.23 per month. They cover the costs associated with the day to day repair and management of the estate, including insurance of the building and maintenance of communal areas.
What is included in leasehold charges?
The services provided by our estate managers include: liaising with residents and prospective residents; making sure the estate is safe, secure and welcoming; maintaining the building and managing the estate. The costs for these services, carried out by our professional staff, are included in the monthly service charge.
All this has the added advantage of protecting property values for all residents.
The estate manager is available to discuss financial issues related to the running of the estate. The audited accounts will be sent to you by post every year. Actual expenditure is monitored against the annual budget throughout the year and service charges are reviewed annually.
Service charges are put together in accordance with the terms of your lease. They cover the costs associated with the upkeep of the estate, including insurance of the building and maintenance of communal areas.
Getting here
Old Parsonage Court
Water Lane, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6NZ
