Summary - MAGPIE LODGE FLAT 4 MAYFIELD AVENUE DOVER CT16 2QS
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable chain-free one-bedroom flat with parking—ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Chain free one-bedroom first-floor flat, approx 412 sq ft
Allocated off-street parking and secure communal access
Double glazing; electric storage heating (higher running costs)
Lease c.92 years; service charge approx £2,100 pa
Kitchen tidy but dated; bathroom notably small
Compact layout best for single occupant or couple
1980s block — functional, average communal space
Area classed as constrained renters; modest capital upside
This one-bedroom first-floor flat at Magpie Lodge offers an affordable entry into Dover’s property market or a straightforward lettable investment. At about 412 sq ft the layout is compact and liveable, with a bright lounge, separate fitted kitchen, double bedroom and a small bathroom. Double glazing and allocated off-street parking add practical value, and the property is sold chain free.
The flat is most suitable for a single occupant or couple; the compact rooms and modest ceiling heights keep running costs low but limit spaciousness. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the main fuel is electricity, so running costs and tenant appeal should be considered. The communal block dates from the 1980s and is functional rather than characterful.
There is scope to add value through gentle updating: the kitchen is contemporary but showing wear, the bathroom is small, and cosmetic modernisation would lift the flat’s appeal and rental potential. The lease has c.92 years remaining and an average service charge of £2,100 per year — important for running-cost calculations. Local amenities, good schools and Dover transport links are nearby, making the flat convenient for commuting and letting.
A frank read: the area’s wider classification is hampered aspiration and local classification is constrained renters, so this property suits price-sensitive buyers or investors targeting steady rental demand rather than premium capital growth.
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