Perfect single-floor retirement close to Broadstairs beach and town.
Chain free detached bungalow with single-storey layout
This detached, single-storey bungalow sits within easy walking distance of Broadstairs town and Dumpton Gap beach, offering a rare retirement opportunity with parking and a garage. The house features a bright lounge, conservatory and a sunny rear garden — practical outdoor space for gardening or relaxing. Being chain free, it’s ready for a straightforward move once modernised.
The property is offered as an example that can be purchased using the Home for Life Lifetime Lease for over-60s. A guide Lifetime Lease price for this property is £281,000 (illustrative saving ~33% against the full market price of £425,000); actual price depends on age, circumstances and the percentage share bought (up to 50%). Only those aged 60+ are eligible for the Lifetime Lease option — use the Homewise calculator or request a personalised quote to check savings.
Internally the bungalow requires renovation and updating: it has solid brick walls (likely uninsulated), older kitchen and bathroom fittings and will benefit from general modernisation throughout. Practical features include mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, double glazing, and an average overall size for easy single-floor living. The property has no known flood risk and sits in an affluent, low-deprivation area with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal.
This home will suit a downsizer or retiree seeking single-storey living close to the coast who is happy to invest in refurbishment to unlock potential. Important matters to confirm at sale include tenure and any planning or building-consent history for alterations; purchasers should verify fixtures, services and dimensions.