Summary - St. Columba's Close, Gravesend, Kent DA12 4AH
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Quiet cul-de-sac living with excellent digital connectivity and low upkeep.
Newly renovated throughout, ready to occupy
Chain-free sale, quick move possible
Suitable for over-60s Lifetime Lease purchase option
Guide Lifetime Lease price £231,500 (avg saving shown)
Full market value £350,000 available if not eligible
Compact footprint: c.715 sq ft, one bathroom
Area records high crime and significant local deprivation
Decent rear garden and driveway, no flood risk
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Columba's Close offers a compact, newly renovated home well suited to over-60s looking to downsize into a retirement setting. The property is chain-free, professionally updated throughout, and sits in a quiet cul-de-sac with a driveway and a decent rear garden. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent, useful for staying connected.
The Home for Life Lifetime Lease from Homewise is available to purchasers aged 60 and over. The guide Lifetime Lease price shown is £231,500 (illustrative average saving of 33% against the full market value of £350,000). Actual Lifetime Lease cost depends on age, personal circumstances and any optional share purchased (up to 50%). Full-market purchase at £350,000 remains possible for non-eligible buyers.
Practical points are important: the home totals about 715 sq ft with one bathroom and standard ceiling heights, so space is compact. The area records higher crime levels and significant local deprivation; prospective buyers should factor neighbourhood safety and services into their decision. There is no flood risk and the property is freehold with mains gas central heating and double glazing (install dates unknown).
Overall this is a ready-to-move-in retirement home with low immediate maintenance needs and potential for modest personalisation. It will suit buyers wanting a quiet cul-de-sac location, good digital connectivity and a cost-saving Lifetime Lease option, but those prioritising larger living spaces or a low-crime neighbourhood should consider the local context before viewing.
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