Summary - SANDLING PARK APARTMENT 32 SANDLING LANE MAIDSTONE ME14 2NY
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Low-maintenance one-bed with garden and parking — retirement-friendly and chain free.
- Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment with private sunny garden
- Open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, approx. 625 sq ft overall
- Allocated off-street parking and secure gated development
- Leasehold: 108 years remaining; chain-free sale
- Homewise Lifetime Lease option for 60+ buyers (indicative £112,500)
- Service charge approx. £2,370pa; ground rent £250pa
- Electric storage heating — consider higher running costs
- Built 2003–2006, double glazed, no flood risk
A bright, ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in a secure gated development on Sandling Lane, ideal for someone looking to downsize into a low-maintenance home. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner opens onto a sunny private garden, and the apartment includes an allocated off-street parking space and communal grounds that are easy to manage.
The property is leasehold with 108 years remaining and is offered chain-free. For buyers aged 60+ there is the Homewise Home for Life Lifetime Lease option: an indicative price of £112,500 (typical saving ~33%) is quoted, compared with the full market price of £170,000. The plan lets you buy up to a 50% share to safeguard value; actual cost varies by age and circumstances and should be checked with Homewise or your solicitor.
Practical points to note: heating is via electric storage heaters and the main fuel is electricity, so running costs may be higher than gas-heated homes. Service charges average £2,370pa and ground rent is £250pa — factor these ongoing costs into affordability. The apartment is modern (built 2003–2006), double glazed and free from flood risk, but as with any leasehold purchase buyers must verify lease, service charge details and appliances before exchange.
Overall this is a well-presented, low-upkeep retirement-friendly apartment with outdoor space and parking. It suits downsizers seeking a contemporary, easy-care home close to Maidstone amenities, provided they are comfortable with electric heating and the confirmed service charge level.
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