Summary - 20 FRIARS COURT MAIDSTONE ME14 1ER
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free two-bedroom flat with communal facilities and secure parking for easy, low-maintenance living.
Chain-free second-floor retirement flat with lift and gated parking|Communal lounge, laundry and well-maintained garden areas|Close walk to Maidstone town centre, shops and transport links|EPC B; comfortable, bright rooms with large windows|Service charge £5,484pa — above average for similar schemes|Ground rent £553pa and 88 years remaining on the lease|Dated kitchen and interiors may need modernization|Electric storage heating; running costs can be higher; area records very high crime
Quiet, low-maintenance retirement living on the second floor with practical communal facilities. The apartment sits within easy walking distance of Maidstone town centre, with shops, cafés and transport links close by. Large windows and a sensible layout provide bright, well-proportioned rooms for comfortable day-to-day living.
Residents benefit from a communal lounge, laundry room and well-maintained gardens, plus a lift to all floors and secure gated parking. The property is chain-free and offers an EPC rating of B, making it straightforward to move into and energy-efficient relative to similar homes.
Buyers should note a number of important costs and limitations. The service charge is high at £5,484 per year and the ground rent is £553 annually. The 88-year lease remaining is shorter than newly built flats and may affect future mortgage options and resale value.
The interior is generally well-presented but contains dated elements — notably the kitchen from an earlier era — and heating is by electric storage heaters which can increase running costs. The development lies in an area with high local crime statistics and wider deprivation indicators, so prospective purchasers should consider local safety and amenity factors alongside the convenience on offer.
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