1 bed flat for sale

The Orpines, Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent ME18

This well presented ground floor 1 bedroom flat is situated in the popular village of Wateringbury, a short distance to local amenities, Wateringbury station, and bus routes in to Maidstone, with the local doctors surgery on the doorstep! Enjoy the balance of both a social atmosphere, with activities and events held regularly, and peaceful communal gardens which are beautifully kept and quiet areas.

Eligibility

- Over 55 years old

- Household income of under £80,000 per year

- To be eligible to live in one of our extra care housing schemes residents must be assessed as having a minimum personal care and/or support need of 3.5 hours a week, although you are free to choose how these needs are met - more information available on request.

- Subject to an affordability and care assessment carried out

- Buyers should not be able to buy on the open market without the use of the Older Persons Shared Ownership scheme

- Please note that this property has a minimum share of 25% of the full market value of £200,000 and rent and service charges will be payable - up until the maximum 75% ownership (£150,000) when only service charges are payable.

Room sizes:

• Lounge 14'5 x 11'11 (4.40m x 3.63m)
• Kitchen 13'2 x 7'0 (4.02m x 2.14m)

• Bathroom 8'9 x 5'4 (2.67m x 1.63m)
• Bedroom 1 14'5 x 9'8 (4.40m x 2.95m)

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 Wards, 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: Leasehold

Annual ground rent: £ 4020

Shared Ownership rent: £ 108

Annual service charge: £ 8520

Years remaining on lease: 120

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