Summary - BARDEN COURT 17 ST LUKES AVENUE MAIDSTONE ME14 5AP
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Purpose-built, low-maintenance living for over-60s near central Maidstone.
First-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with lift access
A first-floor one-bedroom apartment in a purpose-built McCarthy & Stone development tailored for over-60s. The flat offers a compact, easy-to-manage layout with a lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, double bedroom and shower room, plus lift access and communal gardens for pleasant outdoor space. The building includes a 24-hour Appello emergency call system, communal lounge, guest suite, laundry and residents' car park, making daily life straightforward and sociable.
This property is available through the Home for Life Lifetime Lease from Homewise for over-60s. The advertised Lifetime Lease guide price here is £98,000 (typical saving quoted 30% against the £140,000 market value) and allows purchase of up to a 50% share of the property value to safeguard assets. Actual price depends on age and personal circumstances and is subject to property/lease review.
Practical points to note: heating is via electric storage heaters and the flat is compact at around 442 sq ft, so space and running costs should be considered. Event fees or other service charges may apply within the development; tenure details should be clarified before purchase. Overall this is a low-maintenance retirement option suited to someone seeking central Maidstone convenience and community-focused living.
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