Summary - 36 CANTERBURY COURT DORKING RH4 1HH
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact two-bed retirement flat with communal facilities and lifetime-lease option for over‑60s.
First-floor two-bedroom retirement flat, approx. 571 sq ft
Popular over-60s development with communal lounge and gardens
Guide Lifetime Lease price via Homewise £105,500 (subject to eligibility)
Full market price £150,000; actual cost varies by age/circumstances
Leasehold with 88 years remaining; buyers must verify terms
Electric storage heating only; no communal gas central heating
Off-street parking available on a first-come basis (unallocated)
Reported area crime level is high — consider security and location
A first-floor, two-bedroom apartment in a popular over-60s retirement development in central Dorking. The property is compact (approx. 571 sq ft) and ready for immediate occupation with no onward chain, making it a straightforward move for anyone seeking low-maintenance town-centre living with communal support and social facilities.
Communal amenities include a residents’ lounge, well-kept gardens, laundry room, lift access, a rentable guest suite and off-street parking (first come, first served). The building is modern (1980s construction) with double glazing and electric storage heating; council tax is affordable and the service charge is stated at £429 pcm.
Important points to note: this is a leasehold retirement apartment with 88 years remaining on the lease and an area crime score reported as high. Heating is by electric storage heaters (no communal gas), and parking is not allocated. These factors affect running costs, comfort and suitability for some buyers.
Sale options include the Homewise “Home for Life” Lifetime Lease scheme for over-60s: a typical saving is quoted around 20–50% of market value. Guide Lifetime Lease price for this apartment is £105,500 (example based on a 30% saving) versus the full market price of £150,000; the actual price depends on age and personal circumstances. Buyers should verify lease terms, service arrangements and suitability for their needs before committing.
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