Summary - Flat 33 Read Court, The Grove CT8 8BE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bedroom retirement flat with communal facilities and station nearby.
- Top-floor retirement flat with lift access and communal gardens
- Chain-free sale; long lease (104 years remaining)
- Open-plan lounge/diner and fitted kitchen
- Modern wet room; double bedroom with built-in wardrobe
- Electric storage heating (higher running costs possible)
- Service charge approx. £3,600pa; ground rent approx. £395pa
- Parking is unallocated, first-come, first-served
- Local area: high crime rates and relative deprivation
A chain-free, top-floor one-bedroom apartment in a purpose-built retirement block, Read Court was completed in 2005 and sits close to Westgate town centre and the station. The flat offers an open-plan lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a modern wet room — practical, low-maintenance living for those aged 55+. Communal facilities include a lounge, laundry room, landscaped gardens, guest room (chargeable), lift access and an on-site manager with a careline system.
Practicalities suit retirement living: a long lease of 104 years, double glazing and easy-clean vinyl and carpeted floors. The apartment is electrically heated (storage heaters) and is compact at about 516 sq ft, making it straightforward to manage. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and communal areas are designed for social use and convenience.
Notable costs and limitations are clear: an annual service charge around £3,600 and ground rent of about £395. Heating is electric storage-based, which can be more expensive than gas, and parking is unallocated. The area scores high for local crime and is described as relatively deprived, which may affect suitability for some buyers. Chain-free status and immediate availability make this a practical, quick purchase for the right retiree looking for low-maintenance, centrally located accommodation.
Overall this flat suits someone prioritising communal support, proximity to amenities and rail links, and a long lease. Buyers should budget for service charges, electric heating costs and consider parking constraints when deciding if this is the right fit.
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