Summary - 11, Hereford Close, Rainham, GILLINGHAM ME8 7BD
3 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Affordable, practical home with lifetime lease option for buyers aged 60 and over.
Chain-free three-bedroom end terrace with rear garage and small gardens
Compact overall size: approximately 605 sq ft (small rooms)
Suitable for over-60s Lifetime Lease purchase option (illustrative price £185,500)
Dated interior needing modernisation: kitchen, bathroom and finishes
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated — insulation likely required
Single bathroom only; room layout suits downsizers or small families
Mains gas boiler and radiators; double glazing (unknown install dates)
Fast broadband, nearby good schools, average local crime and transport
This three-bedroom end-of-terrace offers practical, affordable living in central Rainham and suits buyers seeking a low-hassle, single-level neighbourhood with nearby amenities. The property is chain-free and includes a useful rear garage and small gardens front and back — good for light outdoor use or storage. Internal space is compact at about 605 sq ft, with one bathroom and straightforward room sizes that suit downsizers or a small household.
The house is dated and will benefit from modernisation — think kitchen and bathroom upgrades, new internal finishes and possible insulation improvements (cavity walls assumed uninsulated). Heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators and the glazing is double glazed, though install dates are unknown. These are practical renovation tasks that can add value and comfort over time.
For buyers aged 60 and over a Home For Life (Lifetime Lease) option is available as an alternative way to purchase. The Lifetime Lease guide price shown is £185,500 (illustrative, based on an average saving) compared with the full market price of £280,000; actual price depends on age, circumstances and share purchased. This can reduce the initial capital outlay while retaining a secure home for life.
Location strengths include fast broadband, average mobile signal, nearby good-rated schools and local amenities within walking distance. The area is a mix of urban households with convenient transport links; crime and flooding risks are average/low. Overall, the house is best for buyers looking for an affordable, chain-free starter or a low-maintenance retirement base willing to carry modest refurbishment work.
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