Summary - HOMEPINE HOUSE 57 SANDGATE ROAD FOLKESTONE CT20 2XB
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Well-equipped one-bedroom retirement apartment with sea views — suitable for cash buyers or those aware of lease implications..
Sea-facing first-floor one-bedroom with private balcony
Purpose-built retirement scheme with manager and 24-hour Appello system
Extensive well-maintained communal gardens and residents' lounge
Guest suites, two communal laundries and lifts to all floors
Approx 506 sqft; open-plan layout, double glazing pre-2002
Short lease (reported 57 years) — lenders likely to refuse mortgages
High annual service charge (£4,082.54) and ground rent £441.62
Electric storage heaters; average broadband speeds
A first-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with a private balcony and sea views, set within a large McCarthy & Stone development. The building offers strong on-site support including a visiting development manager, a 24-hour Appello emergency call system, residents’ lounge, two communal laundries, guest suites and lifts to every floor — conveniences aimed at comfortable, low-maintenance living for the over-60s.
The flat is modest in size (approximately 506 sq ft) and arranged open-plan to maximise space. Communal grounds are extensive and well kept, and the property benefits from double glazing and electric storage heaters. There is a secure communal environment and good mobile signal, making it practical for independent retirees who want nearby support and a sense of community.
Buyers should note two material drawbacks. The effective lease length is very short (reported as 57 years remaining) — this will restrict mortgage availability and can significantly affect value and resale prospects. Service charges are relatively high (£4,082.54 pa) and there is an annual ground rent (£441.62). Heating is by electric storage heaters and broadband speeds are average, which may be relevant for ongoing running costs and connectivity.
This apartment will suit a downsizer seeking a cared-for, seaside retirement setting with on-site facilities and social opportunities. It offers immediate occupation and low-maintenance living but is best considered by buyers able to purchase outright or who understand the implications of the short lease and service costs.
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