Summary - 42 COLLEGE AVENUE TONBRIDGE TN9 2NY
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Lifetime Lease option for over-60s with low-maintenance garden and parking.
Allocated off-street parking for two cars
Manageable rear garden with patio and side access
Compact living: approx. 582 sq ft, small rooms
Spiral staircase adds character but hinders mobility
Single bathroom; limited space for larger families
Guide Lifetime Lease price £280,500 for over-60s (indicative)
Full market price £425,000; Lifetime saving varies by age
Verify tenure, services and planning history before purchase
This compact semi-detached house on College Avenue offers a practical, low-maintenance base in Tonbridge, with convenient access to the High Street, station and Haysden Country Park. The living space is bright and well-presented, featuring a characterful spiral staircase and a conservatory that opens onto a manageable rear garden with patio and side access. Allocated off-street parking for two cars is a notable convenience in this area.
The property totals about 582 sq ft and was constructed around 1976–1982, with double glazing and gas central heating via a boiler and radiators. It may suit downsizers aged 60+ looking to use the Home for Life Lifetime Lease option: a guide Lifetime Lease price is £280,500 (illustrative saving c.33% against the full market price of £425,000). Actual Lifetime Lease cost depends on age, personal circumstances and chosen share (up to 50%). Only applicants aged 60+ are eligible for the Home for Life plan.
Buyers should note the property’s modest footprint and small plot—room sizes are compact and there is a single bathroom—so it’s best for someone seeking simpler, easier-to-manage accommodation rather than generous family space. The spiral staircase adds character but may be impractical for limited mobility. Interested parties should verify tenure, fixtures, services and any planning or building regulation history before purchase.
Overall, this is a tidy, well-located home with clear appeal for downsizers wanting proximity to local amenities and good transport links, or for investors seeking a straightforward rental proposition. The Lifetime Lease option offers a genuine route to reduce upfront cost for eligible over-60s, but exact savings are personalised and should be checked via Homewise’s calculator or a direct quote.
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