Summary - ACACIA HOUSE, 8 - 10 FLAT 5 ASHFORD ROAD MAIDSTONE ME14 5DG
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright, low‑maintenance flat near stations and town amenities.
Spacious 592 sq ft one-bedroom apartment with high ceilings
Long lease: 972 years remaining
Service charge approximately £2,000 per year
Ground rent £112 annually
Very close to Maidstone town centre and train stations
Area records higher crime and local deprivation
Double-glazed windows; low flood risk
Average broadband speeds despite excellent mobile signal
Set within easy walking distance of Maidstone town centre and both train stations, this spacious one-bedroom flat offers a generous 592 sq ft layout ideal for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor. The large living room and double bedroom benefit from high ceilings and large windows, creating a bright, airy feel. The separate kitchen and modern bathroom complete a practical, low-maintenance home in a modern development built between 1996 and 2002.
Practical strengths include a very long lease (972 years), double glazing, low flood risk and excellent mobile signal. Local amenities are abundant — supermarkets, pubs, bus routes and schools are close by, with Invicta Grammar School and several good primaries within easy reach. Transport links are strong, helping both commuters and renters.
Buyers should note material points plainly: the property is leasehold with an average service charge of around £2,000 per year and a small ground rent of £112. The immediate area records higher-than-average crime and is described as deprived, which may affect resale perception and tenant demand. Broadband speeds are average despite excellent mobile signal.
Overall this is a roomy, practical apartment in a well-located, modern block. It suits first-time buyers wanting space and convenience, or investors seeking steady rental demand — provided the service charge and local-area factors are considered when assessing overall cost and yield.
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