Summary - DARWIN COURT 18 HAROLD ROAD CLIFTONVILLE MARGATE CT9 2JX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Accessible one-bedroom retirement apartment with 24-hour support and extensive communal amenities for over-60s..
24-hour estate management and onsite staff coverage
Communal restaurant, lounge, function room and landscaped gardens
Wheelchair accessible with emergency call system and guest suite
One hour weekly domestic help included in service charge
Lease remaining approximately 105 years (leasehold)
High annual service charge £8,269.55; ground rent £405
Electric storage heating — potentially higher running costs
Located in a very deprived area with high local crime rates
This one-bedroom assisted-living apartment on the first floor of Darwin Court offers secure, age-restricted living with onsite support. The development includes a 24-hour estate manager team, residents’ lounge, restaurant, function room, landscaped gardens and off-street parking — useful communal facilities for those seeking convenience and companionship.
The flat is a practical, low-footprint home with double glazing and electric storage heating. It comes with one hour of domestic help weekly included in the service charge, laundry room, guest suite and an emergency call system, making it suitable for buyers wanting independence with backup support.
Buyers should note the financial and local-context considerations: a high annual service charge (£8,269.55) and ground rent (£405) apply, and the building sits in a neighbourhood with high crime rates and very high deprivation. Heating is electric storage heaters (no communal gas) which can increase running costs. The lease has about 105 years remaining.
Overall, this apartment suits an over-60 purchaser seeking an accessible, managed retirement setting with strong communal amenities. It presents good convenience and social opportunities but carries significant service charges and local-area challenges that buyers should weigh carefully.
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