Summary - 11, Barkers Court ME10 1LW
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Comfortable two-bedroom retirement flat with onsite support and communal facilities.
Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment, 654 sq ft
Development Manager plus 24/7 Appello emergency call system
Lift to all floors, communal gardens, residents' lounges, guest room
Built 1989; double glazing installed post-2002
Service charge approx £3,600 pa; ground rent N/A
Lease 125 years from 1989 (88 years remaining)
Electric storage heaters; heating may be costly or require upgrade
Higher local crime and area deprivation — consider location risks
This ground-floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment in Barkers Court offers a manageable 654 sq ft layout with lift access and communal gardens — a practical choice for buyers aged 55+. The development provides day-to-day reassurance via a full-time Development Manager, an Appello 24/7 emergency call system and communal facilities including residents’ lounges, a guest room and drying room.
The apartment is part of a well-maintained 1989 development with double glazing and parking nearby. The internal layout is traditional and comfortable, suitable for downsizers who want easy access to local shops, healthcare and transport links. Council tax is affordable and mobile and broadband connections are strong.
Buyers should note the material facts: the lease has 88 years remaining and the service charge is approximately £3,600 per year. Heating is via electric storage heaters and some rooms show dated finishes that will suit those willing to update. The wider area has higher crime rates and relative deprivation, which may affect desirability and resale; check local crime data if this is a concern.
Overall, this apartment is best suited to retirees seeking onsite support, communal social spaces and a low-maintenance ground-floor home. It offers immediate occupation potential with scope for cosmetic improvement to personalise the space.
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Barkers Court, Sittingbourne, ME10 — £162,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 690 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Barkers Court, Sittingbourne, ME10 — £140,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 681 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Barkers Court, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 — £90,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 487 ft²
2 bedroom retirement property for sale in Barkers Court, Sittingbourne, ME10 — £152,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 652 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Barden Court, Maidstone, ME14 — £140,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 455 ft²
1 bedroom retirement property for sale in Barkers Court, Sittingbourne, ME10 — £110,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 420 ft²
