Summary - KING'S LODGE King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1BG
2 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Low‑maintenance over‑60s living with social activities and communal gardens nearby.
- Ground-floor retirement apartment with communal gardens and parking
- Lifetime Lease option available for over-60s, potential upfront savings
- Lease remaining approximately 117 years
- Above-average service charge: £5,395 per year
- High ground rent: £886 per year
- Community heating scheme rather than individual boiler
- Very slow broadband speeds in the building
- Local area records very high crime and relative deprivation
A ground-floor retirement apartment in central Maidstone, designed for independent over-60s seeking low-maintenance living and social convenience. The flat offers two bedrooms, a living room, communal gardens and off-street parking, with a community heating scheme and 24-hour emergency alarm for peace of mind.
This property is marketed with the Home for Life Lifetime Lease option, which typically reduces the upfront cost compared with full market value; the example Lifetime Lease guide price shown is £224,000 (market listing £320,000). The lease has about 117 years remaining, offering long-term security for buyers considering a shared-value purchase up to 50% to safeguard capital.
Important practical points: service charges are above average at £5,395 and ground rent is high at £886, both notable ongoing costs. Broadband speeds are reported very slow and the immediate area records very high crime and relative deprivation, which may affect lifestyle expectations and suitability. Heating runs via the building’s community scheme rather than a private boiler.
For those prioritising social opportunities and convenience, the block runs regular resident activities and offers communal facilities and staff-led events. Buyers should verify all lease, service charge and tenure details with their solicitor and consider a personalised Lifetime Lease quote to understand the exact purchase cost and long-term implications.
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