Summary - 8 HENGIST COURT MAIDSTONE ME14 1BT
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Compact ground-floor one-bed with on-site care and town-centre convenience.
- Ground-floor retirement apartment, approx. 415 sq ft
- No forward chain, easy completion
- On-site manager, communal lounge and 24-hour emergency care
- Walking distance to Maidstone town centre and transport
- Service charge ~£2,995.80pa; ground rent ~£482.46pa
- Lease approx. 88–90 years remaining (leasehold)
- Small footprint; kitchen dated and in need of modernisation
- Electric storage heaters; electricity is main fuel (higher running costs)
- Area flagged as deprived with very high recorded crime
A sought-after ground-floor retirement apartment on Hengist Court, offered with no forward chain. The one-bedroom layout is compact and efficient (approx. 415 sq ft) with a bright lounge, separate bedroom with built-in wardrobes, small fitted kitchen and bathroom. Residents benefit from a manager, communal lounge and laundry, well-kept communal gardens and a 24-hour emergency care system — practical conveniences for independent living and peace of mind.
Budget-conscious buyers should note the service charge (£2,995.80pa) and ground rent (£482.46pa). The lease has roughly 88–90 years remaining; the property is leasehold. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the main fuel is electricity, which can increase running costs compared with gas. The kitchen is dated (1980s style) and would benefit from modernisation if desired.
Location is a clear plus: short, walkable distance to Maidstone town centre, shops and transport links. EPC rating C and affordable council tax band add practical value. However, the immediate area scores as deprived with a very high recorded crime level, which may concern some buyers seeking a quieter location.
This apartment suits downsizers or retirees prioritising convenience and on-site support over space. It also presents potential for a straightforward cosmetic update to increase comfort or rental appeal, but buyers should factor in communal charges, lease length and energy costs before committing.
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