Affordable luxury in Maidstone
Hurry to The Old Hospital in Church Street, Maidstone, if you are looking to enjoy affordable yet picturesque and truly chic living in a historic and ultra-convenient location. There is just one apartment remaining in Home Group’s collection of high spec homes in the beautiful re-imagining of the former Opthalmic and Aural Hospital, centrally situated in the thriving county town.
Not only is this Shared Ownership property available as a Part Buy Part Rent scheme but there is no rent to pay for the first 12 months! Home Group is also offering purchasers a six month parking permit plus a variety of other deals to suit purchasers’ individual circumstances.
You would expect a luxury pad with an unbeatable location, surrounded by handsome period buildings and fine landscaping, to come with a hefty price tag. Yet under Home Group’s Shared Ownership scheme, the remaining one bedroom apartment at The Old Hospital costs just £50,000 for a 50% share, based on a full market value of £100,000. Aspirational, yet genuinely affordable.
The building faces The Old Hospital’s new garden square and the attractive Victorian buildings of the original hospital, which are stone-built in a picturesque Jacobean style. This provides a delightful contrast to the sleek contemporary style of Cooper Wing, in which the apartment is situated.
Sophia Arain of Home Group comments: “The development offers the perfect blend of style, convenience and period charm, and our Shared Ownership scheme has made buying there genuinely affordable. The chance to live in a historic market town within easy reach of London really does provide the best of both worlds, making the remaining apartment perfect both for commuters and for anyone working locally.”
The apartment enjoys the quality finish and thoughtful planning that characterise Home Group properties.
Inside, the apartment has a fully fitted kitchen complete with a hob, stainless steel electric oven, extractor and splash back. The bathroom is fitted with white sanitary ware, a thermostatically controlled shower, shower screen and vinyl flooring. The apartment also has carpet fitted in the lounge, hall and bedroom. Economical and energy efficient features include low energy down lighters and air driven heat exchange central heating via water radiators.
For peace of mind, security features include a mains-operated smoke detector and an entry phone system. There are television and FM radio outlet points in the reception room and bedroom, and pre-fitted provision for Sky+ satellite television. Each apartment achieves Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, which rates a number of factors, including energy efficiency, CO2 emissions, recycling, environmental impact and waste disposal.
Maidstone is the perfect place for first-time buyers, offering a superb location, a great range of facilities and amenities and first-rate transport links. The town centre’s fantastic array of shops, bars and restaurants is a short walk away via an extensive network of pedestrian walk ways. While the town’s arts venues, the Hazlitt Theatre and The Exchange, are also easily accessible on foot.
The variety of green spaces that Maidstone has to offer includes the nearby Brenchley Gardens and the Maidstone Millennium River Park, with 10km of paths and footbridges along the River Medway. The latter also features the Riverstage Arena, an outside entertainment venue that attracts numerous leading performers. Two railway stations provide swift access to Victoria, Charing Cross, Waterloo and Cannon Street stations. Maidstone East station is just 500 yards from The Old Hospital, with London Victoria 56 minutes away and Ashford International, providing links to the Continent, 29 minutes away.
The apartment at The Old Hospital is available to first-time buyers under Home Group’s Shared Ownership scheme. Shared Ownership allows purchasers to buy an agreed percentage of a property and pay a subsidised rent on the outstanding share, making the security of home ownership truly affordable. For this apartment, the rent will be £104.17 per month; there will also be a monthly service charge of £90.58
For more information, visit homegroup.org.uk.
