Summary - BARDEN COURT 36 ST LUKES AVENUE MAIDSTONE ME14 5AP
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Chain-free one-bedroom retirement flat with parking and 24-hour emergency support..
Chain free retirement apartment, close to Maidstone town centre|One double bedroom with lounge/diner and compact kitchen|95 years remaining on lease (125-year original)|Annual service charge approx £3,609.24|Annual ground rent £514.14 (notable expense)|Electric storage heating; higher running costs possible|Allocated resident parking bay and maintained communal gardens|On-site manager weekdays and 24-hour emergency call system
A well-positioned one-bedroom retirement apartment in Barden Court, offered chain free and close to Maidstone town centre. The development provides practical on-site support with a manager Monday–Friday and a 24-hour emergency call system for extra reassurance. Residents benefit from maintained communal gardens and an allocated parking bay.
The apartment is neutrally presented and ready to occupy, with an open lounge/diner, compact kitchen and a single bathroom. The kitchen shows signs of age and would benefit from modernisation to improve functionality and resale appeal. Heating is by electric storage heaters, appropriate for a retirement flat but potentially costly compared with gas heating.
Lease and running costs are important considerations: 95 years remain on the lease, annual service charge around £3,609 and ground rent £514.14 per year. Council tax is described as affordable and the building holds an EPC B rating. There is no forward chain, which may speed any purchase process.
This apartment suits a downsizer or retiring buyer seeking low-maintenance living near town amenities, with onsite support and communal facilities. Those prioritising a modern kitchen, lower running costs or a very long lease should factor in likely future investment and ongoing service charges.
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