Summary - 18B NEW ROAD CHATHAM ME4 4QR
2 bed 1 bath Ground Maisonette
Spacious two‑bed listed maisonette with garden and parking — tailored for over‑60s.
Grade II listed conversion — listing may restrict alterations and repairs
Lifetime Lease example price £149,000 for over‑60s (market £225,000)
Large 2-bed layout (c.991 sq ft) over two floors with character features
Private entrance, front patio, own rear garden and allocated parking
1/4 share of freehold — residents influence maintenance decisions
Solid brick walls with no insulation — potential heating inefficiency
Average service charge approx. £1,200 per year
Located in a very deprived area with a very high crime rate
This sizeable two-bedroom ground-floor maisonette sits within a Grade II listed conversion close to Chatham town centre and the railway station — an attractive, low-step home for an over‑60 buyer seeking easy access and period character. The layout spans two floors, offering large rooms, a modern kitchen, a luxurious bathroom and private outdoor space including a front patio and rear garden. An allocated parking space directly to the rear adds practical convenience.
The property is offered through a Homewise Home for Life Lifetime Lease example price of £149,000 (guide only), compared with a market price of £225,000. The Lifetime Lease lets eligible purchasers (age 60+) buy a discounted long‑term lease and optionally purchase up to 50% of the property value to safeguard capital. Lease length is long (approx. 112 years remaining) and there is a 1/4 share of the freehold, giving residents a say in maintenance decisions. Average service charge is around £1,200 per year.
Buyers should note material points plainly. The Grade II listing may restrict alterations and could complicate some repairs or adaptations. The building is of solid brick construction with no built-in insulation (as built), so heating efficiency may be lower than modern homes and retrofit insulation could be constrained by listed status. The local area shows high deprivation and a very high crime rate — important for safety and resale considerations.
Overall this maisonette will suit a downsizing over‑60 buyer who values period proportions, private outdoor space and low-step living close to transport links, and who appreciates the lifetime lease savings trade-off against listing constraints and local area challenges.
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