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Elkington House
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  • Available now
  • Retirement Living PLUS

Apartment 12, Elkington House

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  • Bedrooms 1
  • Floor G
  • Size 51.88m2

Apartment 12 is a stunning one-bedroom property, located within Elkington House in the town of Dover.

This apartment is located on the ground floor, measures 51.88 square metres and is decorated with a neutral palette creating a bright and welcoming feel. The living/dining room leads to a separate fully fitted kitchen finished to a high standard, with modern integrated appliances, as well as leading out to a patio area from the living/dining room. The spacious bedroom features a luxurious fully fitted walk-in wardrobe for added convenience. The shower room is located off the internal hallway and also features a useful utility cupboard.

Council Tax Band for this apartment is "A".

Please speak to our dedicated Sales Consultant to find out more about this fabulous property.  

Key property information

Opening hours: Tues - Sat 10:30 - 17:00

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Shared Ownership

  • (50% example share/50% rent) £117,000/£269 pcm
  • (75% example share/no rent) £175,500

Our service charge explained

Floor plan
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Ground Floor Apartment 12 Total size: 51.88m2

Floor plan

Approximate room sizes:

  • Living room:
    10'6" x 20'1" (3245mm x 6127mm)
  • Kitchen:
    8'3" x 10'0" (2535mm x 3060mm)
  • Shower room:
    8'3" x 7'1" (2528mm x 2178mm)
  • Bedroom:
    10'3" x 17'3" (3148mm x 5297mm)
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Ground Floor Apartment 12

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Performance Rating

The graph shows the current energy efficiency of your home. The higher the rating the lower your fuel bills are likely to be. Dwellings in England and in Wales have a median energy efficiency rating in band D, with scores of 68 and 66, respectively. The EPC rating shown here is based on standard assumptions about occupancy and energy use and may not reflect how energy is consumed by individual occupants.

Energy Performance Rating

Apartment specifications

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Living spaces

  • Hearing loops and a Sky Q connection point in the living room for a more enjoyable TV experience
  • Light and spacious living room
  • Plug sockets that are just a bit higher to reduce kneeling and bending
  • Fully fitted kitchens with appliances including waist-height ovens so there’s less bending with heavy dishes
  • A handyperson service to help you to put pictures and shelves up etc., so it’ll feel like home in no time

This property is part of Elkington House

Charlton Green, Dover, Kent, CT16 1AP
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What we can offer

  • 1-2 bedroom properties
  • Available Now
  • Retirement Living PLUS
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This is a Shared Ownership home

With Shared Ownership you can have the lifestyle you’ve dreamed of without paying the full price. If you buy a 50% share, you pay rent on the remaining 50% of your property. If you buy a 75% share you can enjoy the property rent free. Who wouldn’t want 25% off?

Ask our friendly Sales Consultant about eligibility.

This is a leasehold property with a term of 990 years

Council Tax Band: B

Example sharePurchase priceRent price
50%£117,000£269 pcm
75%£175,500No rent
Elkington House Apartment 12 - Shared Ownership Key Information

You can buy part of your home and pay rent on the rest, so you can move in and enjoy the benefits of the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without committing to outright purchase. The Shared Ownership scheme is run in conjunction with Homes England, our government approved partner.

  • Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
  • Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
  • Professional fees
  • Maintenance of building and gardens
  • Emergency call system
  • Building insurance
  • Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
  • Development staff
  • Future maintenance fund
  • Restaurant
  • Domestic assistance

What's not included?

  • Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
  • Home and contents insurance
  • Council tax
  • Phone / Broadband
  • TV licence / TV service

1 Bedroom Apartment
Service Charge * £145.22

* Reviewed annually

  • You can enjoy the McCarthy Stone lifestyle without paying the full purchase price.
  • Buying a percentage share of the property allows you to manage your finances to cater for possible future needs.
  • If you buy 75% of the value of the property, there is no rent to pay on the outstanding share.
  • If you buy 50% of the value of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share.
  • You could claim up to £500 a year to help with essential repairs in the first 10 years.

With this scheme, you can purchase up to 75% of the value of your property - and if you own 75%, you won't pay any rent on the outstanding 25% share. If you purchase a lower share of the property, you will pay rent on the outstanding share. It provides a more affordable way to buy one of our retirement properties.

Shared Ownership is when you buy part of your property and rent the rest. It enables customers to enjoy a McCarthy Stone property without committing to purchase 100% of the property value. Homes England is the government approved provider of Shared Ownership schemes which enables us to deliver the ownership option. They regulate rental charges and fees applicable to the homes within this scheme.

 

No, Shared Ownership is available at selected developments and exclusions do apply. Speak to a Sales Consultant to find out more.

 

McCarthy & Stone (Shared Ownership) Limited will become your landlord on the share you don’t buy.

 

Before entering into the Shared Ownership agreement, we recommend that you obtain independent financial advice so you know what your new home will cost and that you can afford it.

 

If you take up our Shared Ownership offer, we require you to have a financial assessment with an Independent Advisor to make sure you can afford the ongoing costs both today and if your circumstances change. We will put you in contact with an advisor who has experience of Shared Ownership schemes and can assess your eligibility.

 

You should plan for some one-off costs associated with your purchase, including, but not limited to the following:

• Reservation deposit (which is deducted from your final purchase)

• Solicitors Fees and disbursements

• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England.

Your solicitor will be able to tell you if the tax applies and how much it will be

• Estate Agent fees if selling a current property

 
 

Car Parking spaces are available at some developments. Please ask the Sales Consultant for more details.

 

This covers items in the home that supply water and electricity such as basins, baths, toilets and also cables, but not fixtures, or appliances such as ovens or washing machines. Pipes and drainage items for heating and hot water are also included.

 

How much is the service charge?

  • £145.22 per week reviewed annually

We don't make a penny from our service charges

Your service charge covers the services and amenities you enjoy at this development for a safe, comfortable, sociable and happy retirement. It includes things like wages for your on-site team, security systems and keeping communal spaces and gardens spick and span—and it’s all provided at cost price.

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What is included in the service charge

  • Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas)
  • Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
  • Professional fees
  • Maintenance of building and gardens
  • Emergency call system
  • Building insurance
  • Income from Guest Suite and sundry income
  • Development staff
  • Future maintenance fund
  • Restaurant
  • Domestic assistance
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Ask about our FREE entitlements advice

Our Entitlements Manager can help you to claim money you didn’t know you where entitled to, or perhaps have been refused before.

  • Attendance Allowance
  • Pension Credit
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Reduction

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