Summary - Flat 14, Homebirch House, Hunting Gate CT7 9EL
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Immaculate one-bedroom retirement apartment in central Birchington with lift and communal garden..
- First-floor retirement apartment with lift access
- One double bedroom and medium lounge, ready to move in
- Communal garden and well-maintained 1980s block
- Double glazing installed post-2002; low local crime
- Leasehold: approximately 60 years remaining (mortgage risk)
- Service charge high at £5,070 per year
- Heating by electric storage heaters (higher running cost)
- Council tax described as cheap
This well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment sits on the first floor of a cared-for 1980s block in sought-after Birchington. The lift serves the floor, and the flat is tidy throughout with carpeted floors, double glazing and a good-condition bathroom — ready to move into for immediate retirement living.
Residents benefit from a communal garden, nearby shops, transport links and low local crime, making this a comfortable, low-stress base close to the Kent coast. The apartment’s layout provides a generous bedroom and a medium-sized lounge, suited to single occupants or couples seeking an easy-living home.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement property with around 60 years remaining. Some mortgage lenders may refuse to lend at this lease length. The service charge is relatively high at £5,070 per year and heating is via electric storage heaters — important ongoing costs to consider.
Overall, this property offers immediate convenience and community for an over-60s buyer wanting a central Birchington location, but purchasers must factor in lease length, service charges and electric heating when assessing affordability and future plans.
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