Summary - Flat 4, Kingsdale Court, Hopewell Drive ME5 7NN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bedroom with private patio and active communal facilities.
Over-55s development with on-site manager and 24-hour emergency alarm
Private patio and communal gardens, low-maintenance outdoor space
Chain free — available for immediate occupation
One double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and modern shower room
Leasehold with 59 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
Ground rent £150 and lease length could affect resale value
Electric storage heaters; some interior decoration needs modernising
Parking on site (off-street) but not allocated
This one-bedroom first-floor apartment in Kingsdale Court offers practical, independent later living for the over-55s. Set back from the road in a quiet spot, it includes a private patio and communal gardens — useful outdoor space without heavy maintenance. The development provides helpful on-site amenities: a residents’ lounge, laundry, guest suite, 24-hour Appello emergency alarm and an on-site development manager.
Inside, the layout is traditional and easy to navigate: entrance hall with storage, living/dining room opening to the patio, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a modern shower room. The property is chain free and ready for immediate occupation by someone seeking low-effort retirement accommodation with community support.
Important practical notes: this is a leasehold with 59 years remaining and a ground rent of £150. The short lease may make some lenders reluctant to offer mortgages and could affect future resale value. Heating is by electric storage heaters and some rooms show dated decor that would benefit from modernization.
Overall this flat suits a downsizer or buyer seeking an accessible, community-focused retirement base with scope to refresh the interior. The combination of no onward chain, private outdoor space and onsite services is strong value, provided you check leasehold/mortgage implications carefully.
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