Wards says ..
This chain free ground floor retirement flat has come to the market and is ready to make your own. Properties in St Marys Lodge are always very popular. The flat is a great size and has a lovely communal area for you to enjoy.
Property Oracle says ..
This property is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom ground floor retirement flat located on Beach Avenue in Birchington North, Kent. The flat is part of St Mary’s Lodge, a retirement development. The listing highlights its chain-free status and proximity to the beach and local amenities, making it attractive to potential buyers. The provided images show a well-maintained, if slightly dated, interior. The kitchen appears functional, and the bathroom appears recently modernised. However, the overall decor appears slightly dated, suggesting potential for modernisation to enhance the value. The property sits within a building rather than being a stand-alone unit, so outdoor space is limited and shared communal areas are likely to be the main space available outside of the flat. The flat’s location near the seaside and local amenities is its biggest selling point. The property’s proximity to Birchington-on-Sea train station allows for easy access to wider transport networks. A few nearby schools have good Ofsted ratings; this factor could appeal to prospective buyers. However, the lack of specifics regarding parking may be a potential concern for buyers. The limited land available, common with retirement flats, also limits the property’s appeal to those desiring a garden or large outdoor space. The pricing seems reasonable within the context of similar properties in the area. Considering the retirement flat’s characteristics, its proximity to amenities, and the lack of significant land, it presents a balanced opportunity for a prospective buyer seeking a low-maintenance property near the coast.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 737.33
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 394,702.00 £Decreased by 16.55 %
- Est sale value
- 211,613.71 £Decreased by 34.47 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,429.00 £/moDecreased by 22.76 %
- Est letting value
- 737.33 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.34 %Decreased by 7.46 %
- Crime Rate
- 39.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
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Birchington Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.12 KM | |
Birchington Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 1.19 KM |
The Llewellyn School And Nursery | Other Independent Special School | Good | 1.73 KM |
King Ethelbert School | Academy Converter | Good | 2.27 KM |
Ursuline College | Academy Converter | Good | 2.87 KM |
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Nearby Streets
Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
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Station Approach | £ 322,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Station Approach | £ 170,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Gainsborough Road | £ 263,333 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Claremont Mews | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Berkeley Road | £ 195,250 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Birchington-On-Sea | 5163 | BCH | 0.13 KM |
Westgate-On-Sea | 5195 | WGA | 4.07 KM |
Minster | 5019 | MSR | 5.77 KM |
Margate | 5018 | MAR | 7.81 KM |
Nearby Listings
Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Beach Avenue, Birchington, Kent | £ 200,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
St Marys Lodge Beach Avenue, Birchington, Kent, CT7 | £ 130,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
Beach Avenue, Birchington, Kent, CT7 | £ 325,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
Beach Avenue, Birchington, Kent, CT7 | £ 474,950 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
St Mary's Lodge, Birchington | £ 199,999 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
Nearby Properties
Address | Price | Distance |
---|---|---|
8 Beach Avenue | £ 297,500 | 0.01 KM |
12 Beach Avenue | £ 345,000 | 0.03 KM |
11 Beach Avenue | £ 215,000 | 0.03 KM |
4 Beach Avenue | £ 805,000 | 0.03 KM |
Yasume | £ 270,000 | 0.03 KM |