Offers over
£525,000
3 bed flat for saleAlpha Road, Birchington, Kent CT7
3 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
- Chain free
- Share of Freehold
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About this property
No chain
2 flats
Private garden
Off street parking
Share of freehold
Ideal airbnb/investment/home/holiday home
Close to shops/beach/train station
Own entrance
No chain - 2 apartments - garden - parking 4 cars!
We are delighted to market these 2 apartments which are being sold together but do have 2 separate titles and a share of the freehold. The flats have a communal entrance which only they share, off street parking for 4 vehicles, a secluded garden with large shed and 2 balconies, one of which was only installed in the last 2 years. This would make an ideal purchase for multigenerational living, Airbnb/rental/holiday home or enjoy purely as a main residence as per the current owners. This well maintained property has numerous period features with a number of fireplaces and coving etc but has also been modernised with double glazed windows, carpets replaced in the last 3 years, Karndean flooring with a lifetime guarantee and underfloor heating in the top floor apartment and gas central heating on the first floor, modern kitchen with new oven in May 2025, modern fitted bathrooms and decorated throughout. These apartments have sole use of a spacious lobby and large entrance hall. There are still 2 front doors but also a interconnecting access to both apartments. The first floor apartment benefits from a modern kitchen and bathroom, utility room, 2 double bedrooms with one opening to a sunny enclosed balcony, lounge plus separate dining room which also has access to a second balcony which runs along one side of the building. The top floor apartment has a modern bathroom, lounge/kitchen which is currently used as a large bedroom and a bedroom currently used as a work space plus loft space. This property has an abundance of versatile space and is just a 5 minute walk from the beach and a 10 minute walk to the train station and the local shops of Birchington.
Entrance Lobby
Video entry phone system. Wooden door with a cat flap, storage unit, leaded obscured windows to teh front and side, tiled floor, further door with leaded light glass with further cat flap into entrance hall which is used by these 2 apartments only.
Entrance Hall
Double glazed obscured windows to the side and front which were only replaced last year, balustrade carpeted staircase leading upto both apartments with under stair storage cupboard, tiled feature fireplace, picture rail, smoke alarm, further double glazed obscured windows to the front. This carpet was only replaced in 2024.
Entrance hall to apartment 2
Via a wooden door, carpeted, picture rail, smoke alarm.
Lounge/Bedroom 3
Double glazed window to the front and side with fitted blinds, carpeted, feature tiled fireplace, built in cupboards, coving, picture rail, radiator, dimmer lights. This room could also be used as a bedroom.
Dining Room
Double glazed door to the balcony, carpeted, feature fireplace, radiator, coving, picture rail, dimmer lights, video entry screen.
Kitchen
With a double glazed window to the side with fitted blind. A range of matching wall and base units, tiled splash backs, 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, electric oven which was replaced in May and hob with extractor over, wall mounted boiler, dish washer, Victorian style radiator, cushioned flooring.
Utility Room
Double glazed obscured window to the side with fitted blind, shelving, washing machine, solid wood work top opening to apartment 3 which could be closed off if required.
Bathroom
Double glazed obscured window to the side, obscured port hole window to the front, P shaped bath with rainfall shower over plus further shower head, close coupled WC, feature tiled fireplace, laminate flooring, sink into gloss white vanity with mirror, light and shaver over, heated chrome towel rail, wall mounted electric heater.
Bedroom
Double glazed French doors to the balcony, feature tiled fireplace, carpeted, radiator, coving, picture rail, telephone point.
Bedroom
Double glazed bay window to the rear with fitted blinds, tiled feature fireplace, carpeted, coving, picture rail, radiator.
Rear Balcony
Balcony to the rear with frosted glass which has the sun from the early afternoon to evening.
Side Balcony
Runs along the side of the property with a non slip coating, plenty of space for outside seating, perfect for morning sun.
Apartment 3
Via a wooden door with further opening to apartment 2, carpeted balustrade staircase, double glazed obscured windows to the front, smoke alarm, video entry system, Karndean flooring on the landing.
Lounge/Kitchen
Double glazed window to the rear with distant sea views plus a further double glazed window to the side, both with fitted blinds. Karndean flooring with under floor heating, down lights, loft hatch, smoke alarm, currently used as a bedroom.
Bedroom
Double gazed window to the front and side, under floor heating, down lights, smoke alarm, Karndean flooring, currently used as an office.
Bathroom
Walk in shower with rainfall shower and further shower head, counter top wash basin onto gloss white vanity unit with mirror, light and shaver point over, close coupled WC, under floor heating, eaves storage areas, space and plumbing for washing machine, Karndean flooring, extractor, built in storage, down lights, Velux double glazed window.
Private Garden
Gated side access to a private enclosed rear garden which is walled and fenced, with a large shed with power plus further storage shed, opening to lawned area with mature plants, shrubs, trees and pond, hardstanding area where a hot tub was placed with water supply.
Off Street Parking
Both apartments have allocated off street parking to the front which could accommodate 4 vehicles.
Lease and Maintenance
We have been advised that both apartments have a share of the freehold of 1/3 each and 61 years remaining on each lease. The service charges are £22 per month per apartment plus the buildings insurance which is a total of £1171 per annum for both apartments. Both apartments are council tax band A.
Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
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Share of freehold
Service charge
£1,699 per year
Council tax band
A
Commonhold details