Summary - HOMEBIRCH HOUSE FLAT 1 HUNTING GATE BIRCHINGTON CT7 9EL
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Well-presented one-bedroom ideal for downsizers seeking low-maintenance coastal living.
Ground-floor retirement flat with direct communal garden access
A bright, ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat set within a well-kept development in Birchington. The apartment is presented in good order, with direct access to the communal gardens and a comfortable lounge and double bedroom layout suited to single occupants or couples. A garage is included and the location puts shops, cafes, the railway station and the seafront within easy reach for everyday errands and leisure.
This property is available with a Home for Life Lifetime Lease option for over-60s; a guide price for that plan is £67,000 (illustrative saving against the full market price of £95,000). The Lifetime Lease allows purchase of a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard future equity; actual price depends on age and personal circumstances.
Practical considerations are clear: the flat is leasehold with around 60 years remaining, and the service charge is relatively high at £4,615 per year with a ground rent of £500. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than a central system. These factors may affect mortgage availability and running costs and should be checked with a solicitor and lender before committing.
For someone looking to downsize into a low-maintenance, centrally placed retirement setting with communal facilities and garden access, this is a convenient, well-presented option. The lease length and service charges reduce running uncertainty but also require early verification with professionals.
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