Summary - THE HAVEN, 39 - 49 FLAT 5 ATHELSTAN ROAD MARGATE CT9 2BE
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Refurbished two-bed ground-floor apartment ideal for an affordable first purchase.
Two bedrooms, ground-floor flat with modern open-plan kitchen lounge
Newly refurbished interior and double glazing throughout
Long lease: 180 years remaining; chain-free sale
Off-street parking included; council tax Band A (relatively low)
Electric room heaters only — higher running costs likely
Service charge approx. £1,200 per year; ground rent peppercorn
Small overall size (582 sq ft); limited internal space
Local area: very high crime and very deprived — affects resale/rental demand
Step into a recently modernised ground-floor apartment in Cliftonville, arranged within an attractive Victorian semi. The open-plan living and kitchen area has fresh finishes and double glazing, making the flat move-in ready for a first home or buy-to-let start.
Practical details are straightforward: two bedrooms, shower room, off-street parking and a long lease (180 years). Running costs are likely influenced by electric room heaters and a service charge of about £1,200 per year; council tax sits at Band A.
Be realistic about the setting: the property is small and older construction with solid brick walls (no confirmed insulation), and electric heating only. Local statistics show high crime levels and significant area deprivation, which will affect long-term demand and resale expectations.
For buyers after an affordable entry into Margate, this apartment offers immediate occupation, low initial maintenance thanks to recent refurbishment, and potential to adapt or rent. However, factor in ongoing heating costs and the broader neighbourhood challenges when assessing value.
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