Summary - BASEMENT FLAT, 43 ETHELBERT ROAD, MARGATE CT9 1SD
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Ideal starter home close to the seafront and vibrant Old Town amenities.
Private front door and enclosed courtyard garden
Set within a period terrace, this lower-ground garden apartment offers a generous one-bedroom layout ideal for a first home or rental. It has its own front door, private courtyard, a modern kitchen and bathroom, and a large overall footprint (731 sq ft) uncommon for a one-bed. The vendor will provide a new 125-year lease, removing a common barrier for leasehold buyers.
Practical running costs are favourable: council tax band A is very cheap and the property benefits from mains gas heating, double glazing and an EPC rating of C. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent — useful for remote working or letting.
Buyers should note material drawbacks honestly: the flat is lower-ground, so natural light is more limited than upper levels; the building’s solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated which may increase heating needs; and the immediate area records very high crime levels and is classed as very deprived. The flat is leasehold but will be sold with a newly extended 125-year lease.
Overall, this apartment suits practical first-time buyers or investors who prioritise location, size and secure long lease terms, and who are comfortable with a lower-ground space in a lively, improving coastal neighbourhood.
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