Chain‑free two-bed retirement apartment with parking and lift, ideal for downsizers 60+.
Chain‑free second‑floor apartment with lift access and intercom
Allocated parking plus visitor spaces; off‑street parking included
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms including en‑suite
Home for Life Lifetime Lease example price £132,500 (over‑60s eligibility)
Full market price £200,000; up to 50% share option to safeguard value
Leasehold: 138 years remaining; service charge c. £2,800pa, ground rent c. £270pa
High flood risk and local area crime higher than average — check insurance
Small overall size (c. 536 sq ft); broadband speeds reported slow
A chain-free, second-floor two-bedroom apartment in a modern development just a short walk from Maidstone town centre. The open-plan living/kitchen opens onto a glass-block balcony; lift access and allocated plus visitor parking add everyday convenience. The property has two bathrooms (one en-suite), gas central heating and double glazing, all in a building constructed post-2007.
This home is offered through a Homewise Home for Life Lifetime Lease example price of £132,500 (based on a typical saving) or at the full market price of £200,000. The Lifetime Lease is available to purchasers aged 60+ and can include buying up to a 50% share to safeguard future value; the exact price varies with age and circumstances. Leasehold details: 138 years remaining; service charge c. £2,800pa and ground rent c. £270pa.
Practical considerations: the apartment is small (approx. 536 sq ft) and sits in an area with higher-than-average crime and a high flood risk — important factors for insurance and personal safety. Broadband speeds are reported slow. For those seeking low-maintenance, retirement-friendly living close to shops, riverside walks and local amenities, this offers sensible, secure downsizing potential; buyers should verify all information and consider flood and security implications.