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For saleReduced 14 Oct 2025
£125,000Shared ownership

Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover, CT16 1AP

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 22 Apr 2025 · price reduced 14 Oct 2025 · Dover

How the price compares

This home£125,000
Median 1 bed in CT16£128k28 homes listed · £193 per sq ft
Difference-2%in line with the area

Key features

  • Located in the historic town of Dover
  • Just 0.7 miles to Dover Priory train station
  • Secluded communal garden area
  • On-site bistro open for breakfast and lunch 365 days a year
  • Guest Suite for visitors to spend the night
  • Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estate Manager to handle day-to-day running of the community
  • Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Pet friendly community
  • Close to the coast

About this home

A SUPERB one-bedroom Retirement apartment boasting a WALK-OUT BALCONY, located on the third 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.

Elkington House - 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, walk-in airing cupboard light and shelving. The hallway provides the access to the living room, wet room and the bedroom.

Living/ Dining Room - A bright and spacious living room benefiting from a glazed door and deep window giving access to the walk-out balcony. 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. Composite sink and draining board sits below the window providing lots of natural light. Built in oven, four ring electric hob with splash back and extractor fan over.

Bedroom - A superb double bedroom benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe housing shelving and hanging rails. Window, TV point, light fitting and power points.

Wetroom - Modern and extensively tiled, comprising of a level access shower, WC, sink and vanity unit with a mirror over and extractor fan.

Older Persons 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.

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.

Service charge £8,729.74 until 28/02/2027, 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.

Lease Information - Lease Length: 999 years from January 2018 Ground rent £0 Ground rent review: 2033

Additional Information And Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
987 years left
Ground rent
£435 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£8,729.74 per year
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Dover Priory Station0.4 mi
  • Kearsney Station1.9 mi
  • Martin Mill Station3.2 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CT16 over the last 12 months: terraced £221k · semi-detached £295k · detached £415k · flat £160k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 2, Elkington House, Charlton Green
Dover CT16 1AP
Flat
Leasehold
2 Jul 2026£285,000
Flat 27, Elkington House, Charlton Green
Dover CT16 1AP
Flat
Leasehold
16 Mar 2026£122,000
Flat 8, Elkington House, Charlton Green
Dover CT16 1AP
Flat
Leasehold
27 Mar 2025£235,000
Flat 23, Elkington House, Charlton Green
Dover CT16 1AP
Flat
Leasehold
13 Mar 2025£238,200
Flat 20, Elkington House, Charlton Green
Dover CT16 1AP
Flat
Leasehold
29 Aug 2024£330,200
Flat 43, Elkington House, Charlton Green
Dover CT16 1AP
Flat
Leasehold
26 Jul 2024£268,700
Flat 3, Elkington House, Charlton Green
Dover CT16 1AP
Flat
Leasehold
17 Jul 2024£243,700

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CT16

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£625£12,500 deposit · £112,500 loan
Stamp Duty£0England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 22 Apr 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 14/10/2025.

Agent disclaimer

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