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Guide price

£363,500

3 bed detached bungalow for sale
Grenham Bay Avenue, Minnis Bay, Birchington, Kent CT7

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • Retirement

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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 £550,000

  • Stunning bungalow on a large plot

  • Highly sought after location just a short stroll to Minnis Bay beach

  • Beautiful gardens surround the property

  • External shed with plumbing for a washing machine

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 £363,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £550,000

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 £550,000, please contact the estate agent Wards.

Property description'The Bays' Grenham Bay Ave, Minnis Bay, Birchington. The Bays was purchased by my clients parents in 1985, from the first owners/designer who had owned the property since 1960, This beautiful detached bungalow sits on a lovely sized plot. A rare opportunity to acquire this unique two previous owners architect-designed bungalow with sea views. So named 'The Bays' due to its location and views of Grenham Bay and Minnis Bay from the front of the property, and Minnis Bay from the main bedroom. The bay windows were designed to catch the sun dawn till dusk. This property is in a wonderful location boasting good-sized rooms. It is situated close to shops, buses and beaches. Birchington has good high-speed rail links to central London linking to Eurostar services. Built on the tennis courts of a Manor House in Reculver Avenue, the bungalow sits on a secluded sunny plot with plenty of potential to extend on the ground floor and also into the loft (all subject to planning regulations)

Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.

Room sizes:

  • Porch
  • Entrance Hallway
  • Bedroom 1 13'11 x 12'2 (4.24m x 3.71m)
  • Bedroom 2 13'9 x 10'1 (4.19m x 3.08m)
  • Lounge/Diner 18'1 x 11'11 (5.52m x 3.63m)
  • Conservatory 18'7 x 10'5 (5.67m x 3.18m)
  • Bedroom 3 11'0 x 9'0 (3.36m x 2.75m)
  • Kitchen/Breakfast Room 13'2 x 10'10 (4.02m x 3.30m)
  • Separate Toilet
  • Shower Room
  • Garden to Front and Rear
  • Garage and Off Road Parking

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may 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: D

Tenure: Freehold
Suitable as a retirement home.

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