2 bed flat for sale

Gladstone Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5

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 £215,000 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £325,000

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 £325,000, please contact the estate agent Wards.

Property DESCRIPTIONThis beautiful ground floor flat in the centre of Whitstable boasts an impeccable finish, with two well-proportioned bedrooms, a stunning bathroom and a modern kitchen/lounge area which was an extension to the living space, added in 2018. The flat has been tastefully refurbished in this time, with a mosaic and subway tiled bath and shower room, the kitchen boasts an induction range oven with fitted appliances and the lounge boasts a full-length bi-fold door. The garden is perfect for all seasons, but sliding the patio door open in the summer to enjoy the additional space is a fantastic feature.

The owners will be arranging a new lease during the sale, with nominal costs for services. The property can be run as a holiday let/AirBnB (it was a very successful AirBnb for 5 years)

Set within the historic conservation area of Whitstable, this road is ideal for those wanting to live on the doorstep of the vibrant high street. Famed for a parade of independent shops, bakeries, cafes, bars and restaurants located from Harbour Street to Oxford Street, along with the stretch from Whitstable Beach to the Harbour Market and South Quay Shed, there are many more places to enjoy a bite to eat and support local vendors. Gladstone Road is one street from the centre of town and a five to ten minute walk to the beach, despite this central location, the flat is quiet and not overlooked. This setting makes for the perfect weekend routine and contributes to the area being a highly coveted location to own a property.

For those required to commute to London, Whitstable train station has routes to London St. Pancras Internation or London Victoria in under 1hr 30 minutes, and is within 0.5 mile, a brisk walk for most. The 400/401/5 bus services depart from various stops and service Whitstable to Canterbury. For families with young children there is Westmeads Infant School on Cromwell Road, as well as St Alphege C of E Infant School and Whitstable Junior School which are both located nearby on Oxford Street.

Room sizes:

• Communal Entrance
• Hallway
• Bedroom 1 11'5 x 10'8 (3.48m x 3.25m)
• Bedroom 2 11'0 x 10'4 (3.36m x 3.15m)
• Cloakroom

• Bathroom
• Kitchen 12'6 x 8'11 (3.81m x 2.72m)
• Lounge 11'9 x 7'7 (3.58m x 2.31m)
• Rear Garden

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: A

Tenure: Leasehold

Annual ground rent: £ 1

Annual service charge: £ 1

Years remaining on lease: 99
Suitable as a retirement home.

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