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<\/a><\/p>\nYou can revel in the great outdoors: spotting wildlife at Samphire Hoe nature reserve or admiring breathtaking views while walking the North Downs Way.<\/p>\n
Watersports enthusiasts are well catered for too, on the lake at Romney Marsh and all along the extensive coastline.<\/p>\n
Retirement is an opportunity for you to enjoy your newly-found leisure time, and Kent is a perfect place to unleash your love of travel.<\/p>\n
Central London can be reached by train in under an hour, as can the international airports of Gatwick and Southend.<\/p>\n
Better still you can drive, when restrictions allow, all the way to Europe through the Channel Tunnel.<\/p>\n
There are nine, three-bedroom houses and six, two-bedroom apartments priced from \u00a3560,000.<\/p>\n Designed for independent living each property has been cleverly designed with the over 55s in mind, within wonderful gardens and grounds.<\/p>\n All properties feature either a private deck, balcony, terrace or garden and\u00a0offer spacious, flexible living areas.<\/p>\n There is enough room for the grandchildren to play, friends to enjoy a drink with room to spare for your golf clubs and art easel.<\/p>\n There is also a communal gym, clubhouse and terrace.<\/p>\n All external maintenance is taken care of as part of the management service, as is the upkeep of the communal gardens.<\/p>\n Orchard Yard is in the charming village of Wingham, a few minutes\u2019 stroll from the tree-lined high street, full of independent boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and farm shops.<\/p>\n With plenty of time for hobbies and recreation, Orchard Yard’s <\/a>homeowners can expect to become part of the local community with a wide choice of local clubs, activities, and groups available to join.<\/p>\n And if you want to go away, the estate manager, who carries out daily security checks, and will look after your home.<\/p>\n You can simply lock up and leave, knowing your property is in good hands.<\/p>\n Properties include an array of clever touches \u2013 USB plug sockets, discreet lighting on the stairs and electronically opening rooflights.<\/p>\n There is even space for a lift to be fitted should it become desirable at a later date. Each property has sheltered parking and two dedicated spaces.<\/p>\n Kent\u2019s pastoral beauty is echoed throughout the estate, with landscaped gardens, an orchard, wildflower meadow and meandering pathways to explore.<\/p>\n Allotments are also available for the green fingered and\u00a0rambling and cycling routes are accessible directly from homeowners’ doorsteps.<\/p>\n The Clubhouse is the hub of the community; a venue for various activities with a stretch studio, and space for social gatherings and visiting speakers and entertainers.<\/p>\n There is also a barbecue terrace and firepit and a\u00a0guest lodge is available for family or friends.<\/p>\n Should additional support be needed, the estate manager, who is on site every day, can arrange contact with a selection of care agencies, all of which have a \u2018good\u2019 or \u2018outstanding\u2019 CQC rating.<\/p>\n Orchard Yard<\/a> is now open to view virtually or \u00a0in person.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please do get in touch on 01491 821170 or via property@cognatum.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0to make an appointment for a tour.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Copy-of-9310-025-1024x683.jpeg\")
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