Summary - KENNETT COURT FLAT 56 OAKLEIGH CLOSE SWANLEY BR8 7WP
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable low-maintenance home near shops and station for over-60s.
One-bedroom retirement flat on second floor, approx 468 sq ft
Manager on site, communal lounge, laundry and guest suite
Allocated off-street parking and communal garden patio area
Short walk to Swanley town centre, shops and train station
Leasehold with ~97 years remaining; confirm legal details
Service charge ~£3,659.70pa; ground rent ~£581.38pa
Electric storage heaters; heating costs may be higher
Internally dated in places — modernisation likely required
This second-floor, one-bedroom retirement flat in Kennett Court offers a low-maintenance home close to Swanley town centre and transport. The block provides a manager on site, communal lounge, laundry, guest suite and allocated parking — practical features for independent retirement living.
The apartment is a comfortable, traditionally laid-out 468 sq ft unit with a medium-sized lounge, kitchen, fitted bedroom wardrobes and a simple bathroom. Built in 1996 with double glazing, it will suit someone seeking a ready-to-use property but willing to modernise decor and finishes to their taste.
Costs and tenure are important here: the lease has about 97 years remaining, the service charge is roughly £1,829.85 paid twice yearly (£3,659.70 annually), and ground rent is £290.69 twice yearly (£581.38 annually). Heating is by electric storage heaters, and the property is leasehold and chain-free — factors buyers should weigh when budgeting.
The location is convenient for shops, Swanley Park and the station, making visits from family or trips into London straightforward. Be aware the local area records higher crime levels and broader area deprivation; viewings will help you assess whether the community and communal facilities meet your needs.
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