Summary - 66, MAPLINS CLOSE ME8 8BG
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Private garden, garage and quick access to Rainham station for commuter buyers.
Quiet cul-de-sac location, around 7-minute walk to Rainham station
Private rear garden and separate garage for parking and storage
Ground-floor two-bedroom flat — approx 693 sq ft, practical layout
Lease c.48 years remaining — could prevent mainstream mortgage lending
Ground rent £397 p.a.; service charge £12.50 p.a.; check costs with solicitor
Dated kitchen and communal block; property will need modernization
EPC rating D; likely cavity walls with no added insulation
Area shows higher crime rates and local deprivation — factor for buyers
Set on Maplins Close, this ground-floor two-bedroom flat offers practical, easy living with private outdoor space and a garage. The layout includes a roomy reception, separate kitchen and two good-sized bedrooms across approximately 693 sq ft — a solid footprint for a first home or buy-to-let.
Notable positives include a private rear garden, off-street garage, no onward chain and close proximity to Rainham station (about a 7-minute walk). Running costs are modest: Medway council tax Band A and a low service charge; broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent.
Buyers must be clear about the material drawbacks. The lease has about 48 years remaining — short enough that many mortgage lenders may refuse finance. Ground rent (£397 p.a.) and annual service charge (£12.50) apply. The building and interiors show dated elements (1980s kitchen, 1960s block) and will benefit from modernization; walls likely lack cavity insulation.
This property suits a cash buyer, a buyer able to secure specialist short-lease lending, or an investor prepared to refurbish and extend the lease. It’s a pragmatic opportunity: comfortable now with clear potential, but requiring upfront work and lease resolution to unlock broader market appeal.
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