Guide price
£132,000
2 bed flat for sale
Farleigh Lane, Maidstone, Kent ME16Retirement
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
Key information
Tenure
Council tax band
About this property
Only over 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
Savings against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
Actual price paid depends on individuals’ age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future
Call for a personalised quote, or use the calculator on the homewise website for an indicative saving
The full listed price of this property is £200,000
First floor apartment with extra storage space
Sought after location
Spacious internally
Prime Location for commuting, short distance to the local station and town centre, a short drive to the motorway and local hospital
Securing this property with A lifetime leaseover 60s can secure this property with a home for life from homewise
Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.
Over 60s customers typically save between from 20% to 50%*.
Home for Life Plan guide price for overs 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £132,000 based on an average saving of 33%.
Market Value Price: £200,000
The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.
For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the homewise website.
Please call for more information or a personalised quote.
Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.
It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.
If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £200,000, please contact the estate agent Wards.
Property descriptiona perfectly positioned first floor apartment, located in the sought after area in Barming within Maidstone. The property has easy and close access to the M20 as well as nearby mainline train stations and with a great bus route. The property has a unique private entrance with no direct next-door neighbour, with the bonus of a storage space just outside the front door, as well as a shared 'unowned' area, that is utilised by the vendor, but not part of the sale. The property is in an amazing condition with a good-sized kitchen, separate to the lounge space. It boasts spacious rooms, as well as a modern bathroom. The communal garden space is a bonus, as well as great walks very close to the property.
Room sizes:
- Entrance Hall
- Lounge 14'4 x 14'2 (4.37m x 4.32m)
- Kitchen 11'8 x 11'4 (3.56m x 3.46m)
- Bedroom 1 13'9 x 11'1 (4.19m x 3.38m)
- Bedroom 2 12'1 x 8'5 (3.69m x 2.57m)
- Bathroom 8'9 x 5'5 (2.67m x 1.65m)
- Rear Garden
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Homewise, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Council Tax band: B
Tenure: Leasehold
Annual ground rent: £ 10
Annual service charge: £ 1283
Years remaining on lease: 83
Suitable as a retirement home.
Local area information
East Farleigh
0.6 miles
Maidstone West
1.5 miles
Barming
1.5 miles
Maidstone Barracks
1.6 miles
Schools
Jubilee Primary School
0.2 miles
Age: 4 - 11
Ofsted: Outstanding
Bower Grove School
0.3 miles
Age: 4 - 16
Ofsted: Outstanding
Barming Primary School
0.5 miles
Age: 2 - 11
Ofsted: Good
West Borough Primary School
0.5 miles
Age: 3 - 11
Ofsted: Good
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
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Property timeline
Reduced
August 2024
£132,000
-£500 (0.4%)
Listed
July 2024
£132,500
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Listed by
Homewise Ltd
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