Summary - 26, NORTHDOWN ROAD CT9 2RW
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Quick-move leasehold buy with courtyard and rental potential.
One bedroom arranged over two floors with separate fitted kitchen
Compact courtyard accessed from the bedroom for private outdoor space
No onward chain — suitable for a quick move or rapid let
EPC rating C; double glazing fitted post-2002, mains gas heating
Leasehold tenure — check lease length and service charges
Located in very deprived area with very high local crime rates
Solid brick walls (likely no insulation) — potential energy upgrade costs
Ideal for investor or first-time buyer; renovation potential required
Set across two floors in a Victorian mid-terrace, this one-bedroom leasehold flat offers a compact, low-running-cost home with immediate rental potential. The layout includes a separate fitted kitchen, lounge, bathroom and a small courtyard accessed from the bedroom — a useful private outdoor space for a central location. With no onward chain the property can be moved into or let quickly.
The building dates from 1900–1929 and benefits from double glazing added after 2002, mains gas boiler heating and an EPC rating of C. Council tax is very cheap which helps running costs, and the flat’s position close to Margate town and Cliftonville High Street places shops, cafes and transport within easy reach.
Key considerations: the area is classed as very deprived with very high local crime rates and a transitional cosmopolitan/student neighbourhood profile — factors that affect long-term capital and rental prospects and should be weighed by buyers. The property is leasehold and the mid-terrace construction has solid brick walls (assumed no insulation), so buyers may want to budget for energy improvements or internal upgrades.
Overall this is a pragmatic purchase for an investor or first-time buyer seeking a quick, low-maintenance entry into Margate’s rental or holiday market. It offers immediate usability and modest scope for enhancement, but location-related social and safety issues and the leasehold status are material negatives to consider before proceeding.
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