Summary - RICHMOND COURT FLAT 6 RICHMOND STREET HERNE BAY CT6 5LL
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Low-maintenance one-bed retirement flat with communal facilities — note flood risk and service charges.
First-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment with lift access
On-site Development Manager and 24/7 emergency Appello system
Communal lounge, guest suite, gardens and off-street parking
Lease approx. 105 years remaining (125 years from 2006)
Service charge £3,500.70pa; ground rent £395pa
High local flood risk — affects insurance and mitigation needs
Very high local crime levels — consider security and insurance costs
Electric storage heating (higher running costs than gas)
Set within Richmond Court, this one-bedroom first-floor retirement apartment offers straightforward, low-maintenance living close to Herne Bay town centre and seafront. The development, built in 2006 by McCarthy & Stone, has a lift to all floors, communal lounge, guest suite, landscaped gardens and off-street parking — features that suit downsizers seeking social amenities and practical conveniences.
The flat is an average-sized, traditionally laid-out apartment with a comfortable lounge, a practical kitchen and a bathroom. Electric storage heating and double glazing reduce draughts; the property’s layout and neutral décor make it easy to personalise or update as required. On-site support includes a Development Manager and a 24/7 emergency Appello call system for peace of mind.
Important considerations: the property sits in a high flood-risk area and local recorded crime levels are very high — both factors that will affect insurance, security measures and lifestyle. Service charge (£3,500.70 p.a.) and ground rent (£395 p.a.) are significant ongoing costs. Heating is by electric storage heaters rather than gas, which can mean higher running costs for some buyers.
This apartment is aimed at over-60s (purchase is conditional on age), and it will suit someone seeking community-focused, low-maintenance living near the coast. Buyers should obtain full insurance, flood-risk and service-charge information and budget for the higher running and communal costs before proceeding.
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