Summary - Wrotham Road, Welling, Kent DA16 1LW
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Retirement-friendly home with garden, garage and Lifetime Lease savings potential.
Three bedrooms with large lounge and downstairs kitchen/diner
Generous rear garden with decking and summerhouse/office
Driveway and single garage provide off-street parking
Home for Life Lifetime Lease guide price £330,500 for over‑60s
Modest overall size (~746 sq ft) and a single upstairs shower room
1930s house with cavity walls assumed uninsulated — likely upgrades needed
Single-storey extension exists; further extension possible subject to planning
Council tax above average — factor into running costs
This three-bedroom semi-detached home on Wrotham Road offers retirement-friendly living with practical outside space and strong transport links. The property includes a driveway, single garage and a generous rear garden with decking and a summerhouse that could double as a home office or occasional guest room. Interiors are straightforward: a long lounge, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a single upstairs shower room.
The Home for Life Lifetime Lease option from Homewise is available to buyers aged 60+, typically reducing the upfront cost. Guide Lifetime Lease price shown is £330,500 (approx. 33% saving against the £500,000 market value); the actual price depends on age, circumstances and any share you choose to buy (up to 50%). The plan can be useful for those looking to lower capital outlay while securing a home for the future.
Practical points to note: the house is modest in overall size (approximately 746 sq ft) and has one shower room, so it may feel compact for some. There is an existing single-storey extension with potential to extend further subject to planning permission. The property dates from 1930–1949, has cavity walls assumed uninsulated and double glazing of unknown age — buyers should allow for possible insulation and updating works. Council tax is above average.
For buyers prioritising location and outside space, this home is well-situated: decent plot, fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and access to schools and local amenities. The sale information should be independently verified (tenure, planning consents and measurements).
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