Fordwich Place, Sandwich

Situation

Located just half a mile from the heart of this historic medieval town, the flat is within easy walking distance of Sandwich railway station, which offers High-Speed services to London. The charming town centre is just a 12-minute walk away, featuring a variety of independent shops, boutiques, cafés, pubs, restaurants, and essential amenities.

For a broader shopping experience, the nearby towns of Canterbury, Deal, and the Westwood Cross retail centre in Broadstairs offer even more options.

Sandwich is also a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with excellent opportunities for golf, fishing, cycling, walking, swimming, and nature exploration.

The Property

Situated on the ground floor of this well-maintained, purpose-built retirement development, Flat 3 is a beautifully presented two-bedroom home, recently redecorated throughout. The principal bedroom and the light-filled, dual-aspect sitting/dining room both feature newly fitted carpets, adding to the fresh, welcoming feel of the property.
The modern kitchen is bright and well-appointed, with integrated washing machine and cooking appliances. There is also a second bedroom and a stylish shower room with a generous enclosure.
For added reassurance, the property benefits from an entry phone system, emergency pull cords, and the support of a part-time on-site manager who oversees the smooth running of the building and handles any maintenance concerns.
Offered with no onward chain, the flat is fully double glazed and features electric heating throughout.

Sitting/Dining Room

16' 10'' x 10' 11'' (5.13m x 3.32m)

Kitchen

13' 4'' x 5' 2'' (4.06m x 1.57m)

Shower Room

8' 10'' x 4' 10'' (2.69m x 1.47m)

Bedroom One

13' 9'' x 8' 7'' (4.19m x 2.61m)

Bedroom Two

13' 5'' x 8' 5'' (4.09m x 2.56m)

Outside

The flats are set within well-maintained communal grounds and benefit from a large private car park at the rear. A back entrance provides convenient access to the building from this direction.

Residents have use of a shared laundry room equipped with washing facilities, along with a discreet clothes-drying area located just outside. However, this particular flat enjoys the added convenience of its own integral washing machine, located in the kitchen.

Additional features include an entryphone system for secure access and a 24-hour emergency call system for peace of mind.

Services

All mains services are understood to be connected to the property.

Tenure & Maintenance Charges

Lease - 125 years starting 1 April 1985. Lease expires in approx. 85 years.
The property is held on a 70% shared equity basis with in excess of 85 years unexpired on the long lease. The remaining 30% stake is retained and held by the freeholder. This makes the apartments more easily affordable for the retired, for whom the properties were designed. Service Charges £3,200 per annum which includes the sinking fund.
This covers the Communal Service Charges for the gardens, cleaning, windows, laundry room and machines, plus responsive repairs and the Court Manager role. It also covers communal utility charges for electric and water. A portion of the charge goes into the sinking fund for major repairs.