Summary - Flat 18 Darwin Court, Harold Road, MARGATE CT9 2JX
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Secure, low-maintenance one-bedroom retirement flat with communal facilities and gated parking.
Chain-free one-bedroom retirement apartment with lift access
This first-floor retirement apartment in Darwin Court offers low-maintenance living in a purpose-built, secure development. The 20'4" living room, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a generous double bedroom make the flat comfortable for independent retirees. The building provides practical communal facilities: lounge, laundry room, landscaped garden, gated residents' car park and lift access to all floors.
The development is professionally managed with 24-hour estate management support and an on-site restaurant (meals at additional cost), which supports independent living while offering extra convenience. The property is presented in very good decorative order and is offered with no onward chain — a straightforward purchase for an older buyer or investor seeking immediate occupation or rental potential.
Notable practical points: the flat is leasehold and sits within a managed retirement complex, so there will be service and management arrangements to review. Heating is by electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than gas alternatives. The local area has high crime levels and very high deprivation, which may affect perceived security and long-term resale or rental demand despite the secure gated setting.
Overall, this modest one-bedroom apartment suits a buyer seeking a secure, supported retirement base with low internal maintenance. It will appeal to those prioritising on-site services and communal living over a private garden or rural setting. Investors should consider local area factors alongside the affordableasking price and chain-free status.
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