Summary - BARDEN COURT 38 ST LUKES AVENUE MAIDSTONE ME14 5AP
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Chain-free first-floor retirement flat with parking, communal gardens and on-site support..
Spacious one-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment, 504 sq ft
No onward chain — vacant and ready to complete
On-site parking plus well-maintained communal gardens
On-site manager Mon–Fri with 24-hour emergency call system
Leasehold: ~94 years remaining (125-year lease from 1995)
Service charge approx. £3,405 per year; ground rent £514.14 pa
Electric storage heating — higher running costs than gas heating
EPC C; no flood risk; excellent mobile signal and fast broadband
This rarely available first-floor retirement apartment at Barden Court offers a comfortable, low-maintenance base close to Maidstone town centre. The bright lounge/diner and generous bedroom make efficient use of the 504 sq ft layout, ideal for independent retirement living or downsizing from a larger house. Residents benefit from well-kept communal gardens, on-site parking and an on-site manager Monday–Friday with a 24‑hour emergency call system.
Practical considerations are clear and factual. The property is leasehold with approximately 94 years remaining; service charges run at about £3,405 per annum and ground rent is £514.14 per annum. Heating is via electric storage radiators and the main fuel is electricity — running costs can be higher than gas-heated homes. EPC rating is C and there is no flood risk.
This apartment suits someone seeking a secure, sociable retirement location with easy access to local amenities, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband. The semi-modern building (constructed c.1996–2002) has double glazing and low-exterior maintenance. Prospective buyers should factor in the service charge, ground rent and electric heating costs when budgeting.
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