Summary - 41 BARKERS COURT SITTINGBOURNE ME10 1LW
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Secure, low-maintenance second-floor flat ideal for downsizers seeking local amenities.
Second-floor retirement flat with lift and secure entry
About 700 sq ft: lounge/diner, two bedrooms, kitchen, shower room
Lifetime Lease guide price £98,500; market price £140,000
Only over-60s eligible for Homewise Lifetime Lease scheme
Leasehold with approx. 89 years remaining
Service charge approx. £3,600 per year
Electric storage heaters; older double glazing installed pre-2002
Higher local crime and area deprivation noted
This second-floor, two-bedroom retirement flat in Barkers Court offers straightforward, low-effort living close to local shops and transport in Sittingbourne. The building includes secure entry, lift access and off-street resident parking — practical features for downsizers seeking convenience. The layout includes a lounge/dining area, two bedrooms, kitchen and shower room across about 700 sq ft.
The property is available through Homewise's Home for Life Lifetime Lease illustration for over-60s, with a guide price of £98,500 (market price shown at £140,000). The Lifetime Lease lets eligible buyers purchase a percentage share (up to 50%) of the property value to reduce upfront cost; actual price depends on age and circumstances. Alternatively the flat can be purchased at full market value without the Lifetime Lease.
Practical considerations: the flat is leasehold with about 89 years remaining and an average service charge of £3,600 per year. Heating is via electric storage heaters and the glazing is older double glazing; these are functional but can be more expensive to run than modern alternatives. The local area shows higher-than-average crime and relative deprivation, balanced by good mobile/broadband coverage and nearby amenities.
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