Summary - 42a Fort Hill CT9 1HJ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Private entrance one-bed with courtyard — moments from Margate beach and Old Town..
- Ground-floor apartment with private entrance and courtyard garden
- Seconds from Margate beach and close to Old Town amenities
- Long lease (114 years) — freehold not included
- EPC rating D; electric room heaters (potentially higher bills)
- Service charge c. £1,200 pa and ground rent c. £280 pa
- Excellent mobile signal; average broadband speeds
- Area classified as very deprived with high local crime rates
- 0.8 miles to the train station; good transport links
This ground-floor, one-bedroom apartment sits moments from Margate’s beach and the Old Town, offering easy access to cafés, galleries and the seafront. A private entrance and small courtyard garden give rare outdoor space for a coastal property at this price. The living room with open-plan kitchen provides flexible, bright living space suited to a first home or rental unit.
Practical details are investor- and buyer-friendly: a long lease of 114 years, predictable service charge and ground rent levels, and immediate availability. The apartment is compact but well laid out, with a double bedroom and contemporary bathroom. Excellent mobile signal and decent transport links (0.8 miles to the train station) add everyday convenience.
Be upfront about running costs and local context. Heating is electric room heaters so heating bills may be higher than gas-heated homes; the EPC is rated D. The area scores high for crime and is classified as very deprived, which will affect community feel and resale or rental desirability for some buyers.
Overall, this is a sensible entry-level seaside purchase for a first-time buyer or investor who values location over size. It offers immediate occupation and rental potential but requires acceptance of electric heating, middling energy efficiency, and the socioeconomic realities of the surrounding area.
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