Affordable 35% shared ownership two-bed with parking and loft storage, close to Maidstone town centre.
Shared ownership 35% share; option to buy to 100% via housing association
Top-floor flat with Juliet balcony and boarded loft storage
Allocated off-street parking; communal landscaped grounds
Compact 514 sq ft — efficient two-bedroom layout, small overall size
111 years remaining on lease; leasehold tenure
Service charge £196pcm; ground rent £364pa
Local broadband slow; mobile signal excellent
Area shows above-average crime and high deprivation indicators
A compact two-bedroom top-floor apartment offered as a 35% shared ownership, priced at £73,500. The flat occupies the second (top) floor of a modern low-rise block and provides a practical open-plan living space with a Juliet balcony that brings in natural light. It includes an allocated parking space, communal grounds and a boarded loft with ladder access for extra storage.
The accommodation is well suited to first-time buyers or investors seeking low-maintenance town-edge living close to Maidstone town centre. Interiors are modern with an open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner, two bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom. The lease has 111 years remaining and the property is free of flood risk.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold shared ownership sale (35% share) through Orbit Housing Association; purchasing the remaining share would require meeting the association’s criteria. Monthly outgoings include a service charge of £196 and ground rent of £364; council tax is described as affordable. Broadband speeds are slow in the area and local crime levels are above average. The wider neighbourhood is marked by high deprivation and mixed socio-economic indicators, which may affect resale or letting yields.
Overall this is a budget-friendly route onto the ladder with sensible storage and parking, bright open-plan living and straightforward maintenance. It will suit buyers prioritising affordability and location close to shops and transport, and investors aware of local area characteristics.