Summary - 20, King Edmund Court, GILLINGHAM SP8 4DL
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Compact, low-maintenance riverside home for downsizers seeking community and convenience.
One double bedroom apartment designed for over‑55s
Beautifully landscaped grounds with riverside/meadow outlooks
Part-time manager, residents’ lounge, laundry and guest suite
Chain free — immediate occupancy possible
Lease 59 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
Annual service charge £2,098.52; no ground rent
Electric storage heating; potential higher running costs
Parking first-come, first-served; medium flood risk noted
This first-floor, one-bedroom apartment in King Edmund Court is built for residents aged 55+. It sits at the rear of a well-landscaped development with views over gardens and meadowland down to the river, offering a peaceful, low-maintenance riverside setting within a level walk of Gillingham town centre.
Inside, the layout is compact and practical: a bright sitting room, double bedroom, combined kitchen/dining area and a modern shower room with plumbing for a washing machine. The apartment benefits from uPVC double glazing and electric storage heaters; the accommodation will suit a single occupant or couple wanting easy living and communal support.
The development provides useful communal facilities including a residents’ lounge, laundry, guest suite and a part-time manager for added reassurance. There is parking on a first-come, first-served basis and extensive grounds for walks and sitting-out spots. The property is offered chain free and is ready for immediate occupation.
Important drawbacks are stated clearly: the lease has 59 years remaining, which is short and may cause mortgage lenders to refuse loans. The annual service charge is £2,098.52 and main heating is electric storage units, which can be more expensive than mains gas. The property is in a medium flood-risk area and parking is unallocated, which may affect convenience and insurance/mortgage options.
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