Floorplan
MapShared ownership
£127,5001 bedroom apartment for sale
Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover, CT16 1AP
Retirement
Added yesterday
EPC rating: B
Pet Friendly
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
559
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 75% share | rental £0.01pa | 996 yrs left
Ground rent: £510 per annum | review period: 15 yrs
Service charge: £11,120.26 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band A
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1800Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Modern luxurious development
- One bedroom retirement living apartment
- Estate manager on site with 24 HR emergency response
- Guest suite for visiting family and friends
- Homeowners lounge where social events take place
- On-site restaurant for breakfast and lunch daily
- Lifts to all floors
- Pet Friendly (please ask for T&Cs)
- Wellness Suite
A SUPERB one-bedroom Retirement apartment, located on the first floor of a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living Plus development in the heart of Dover. Exclusively designed for the over 70s, this is the perfect property for those looking to retire by the seaside.
Development Overview - Elkington House is a purpose built Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support.
There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the day to day running of the development. Communal facilities include a communal lounge where social events and activities take place, a wellness suite and landscaped gardens. There is a fully equipped laundry room and an on-site bistro open for breakfast and lunch daily. If your guests wish to stay, there is a hotel-style guest suite which can be booked (fees apply).
In addition, there is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day for peace-of-mind. One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge, with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.
Local Area - The development is located nearby the thriving city centre and just one mile from Dover Beach with excellent transport links and easy access to the stunning Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast, the iconic White Cliffs and to France and Europe across the channel.
Hallway - With a solid entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency pull cord. The hallway provides access to the storage room, living room, shower room and bedroom.
Living/ Dining Room - A bright and spacious living room benefiting from a double glazed door which allows a lot of natural light. Ceiling lights, raised electrical sockets, wall mounted heaters, TV and BT points, fitted carpet.
Kitchen - The kitchen consists of cream wall and floor mounted units with wood effect laminate worktops and a wood effect floor. Built in Bosch oven, four ring electric hob with splash back and extractor fan over, composite sink and draining board. A newly installed window over the sink provides lots of natural light and great views.
Bedroom One - A great size double bedroom which benefits from a desirable walk-in wardrobe. TV point, Light fitting, power points.
Shower Room - Fully tiled floors and partly tiled walls. Consisting of a shower, WC, sink and vanity unit with a mirror over and extractor fan.
Lease Information - Lease: 999 years from 1st Jan 2018
Ground rent £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2033
Service Charge - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
• 1 Hours domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge.
Annual Service Charge is £8276.54 for the financial year ending 28/02/2026.
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Shared Ownership - This property is owned 75% by the seller and 25% by McCarthy Stone Shared Ownership Ltd.
£0 monthly rent is applicable on the remaining 25% share.
Key Document available upon request.
Moving Services & Additional Information - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
• Full Fibre Broadband
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
Development Overview - Elkington House is a purpose built Retirement Living Plus development built by McCarthy & Stone, designed specifically for the over 70s, for those who wish to enjoy independent living but may need some extra care and support.
There is an Estate Manager who leads the team and oversees the day to day running of the development. Communal facilities include a communal lounge where social events and activities take place, a wellness suite and landscaped gardens. There is a fully equipped laundry room and an on-site bistro open for breakfast and lunch daily. If your guests wish to stay, there is a hotel-style guest suite which can be booked (fees apply).
In addition, there is a 24 hour emergency call system provided by a personal pendant and call points in your bedroom and bathroom as well as onsite management 24 hours a day for peace-of-mind. One hour of domestic support per week is included in the service charge, with additional services including care and support available at an extra charge. However, this can be from as little as 15 minutes per session which can be increased or decreased to suit your needs.
Local Area - The development is located nearby the thriving city centre and just one mile from Dover Beach with excellent transport links and easy access to the stunning Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast, the iconic White Cliffs and to France and Europe across the channel.
Hallway - With a solid entrance door with spy-hole, security intercom system that provides both a visual (via the home-owners TV) and verbal link to the main development entrance door. Emergency pull cord. The hallway provides access to the storage room, living room, shower room and bedroom.
Living/ Dining Room - A bright and spacious living room benefiting from a double glazed door which allows a lot of natural light. Ceiling lights, raised electrical sockets, wall mounted heaters, TV and BT points, fitted carpet.
Kitchen - The kitchen consists of cream wall and floor mounted units with wood effect laminate worktops and a wood effect floor. Built in Bosch oven, four ring electric hob with splash back and extractor fan over, composite sink and draining board. A newly installed window over the sink provides lots of natural light and great views.
Bedroom One - A great size double bedroom which benefits from a desirable walk-in wardrobe. TV point, Light fitting, power points.
Shower Room - Fully tiled floors and partly tiled walls. Consisting of a shower, WC, sink and vanity unit with a mirror over and extractor fan.
Lease Information - Lease: 999 years from 1st Jan 2018
Ground rent £435 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st Jan 2033
Service Charge - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24-hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
• 1 Hours domestic assistance per week is included in the service charge.
Annual Service Charge is £8276.54 for the financial year ending 28/02/2026.
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.
Shared Ownership - This property is owned 75% by the seller and 25% by McCarthy Stone Shared Ownership Ltd.
£0 monthly rent is applicable on the remaining 25% share.
Key Document available upon request.
Moving Services & Additional Information - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
• Full Fibre Broadband
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage
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Let our experience enhance your experience of later life. We've been building outstanding apartments in prime locations for 40 years to suit all lifestyles and stages of retirement. All our properties are designed to make living easier and are built to high standards - just two of the reasons we've been awarded the 5-star rating for customer satisfaction in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation every year since the awards began.