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For sale
£5,000Guide price

Flat 44, Darwin Court, Harold Road, Margate, Kent CT9 2JX

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 17 Oct 2026 · Margate

How the price compares

This home£5,000
Median 1 bed in CT9£140k65 homes listed · £268 per sq ft
Difference-96%below the area median

Key features

  • Investment opportunity
  • Close to local amenities and transport links
  • Guide price: £5,000
  • For sale by online auction
  • Unless previously sold or withdrawn prior
  • Tuesday 10th November 2026

About this home

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION ON TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2026

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One bedroom second floor retirement apartment Located within Darwin Court on Harold Road, this McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment occupies a popular coastal position in Cliftonville, Margate, conveniently situated for local amenities, the seafront and Margate town centre.

The property comprises an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, and benefits from being situated within a dedicated assisted-living development. Currently tenanted, the apartment generates a gross rental income of £9,900 per annum.

A range of local shops, cafés and everyday amenities can be found along Harold Road and within the surrounding area, whilst Margate town centre and the seafront are within easy reach. Margate railway station provides regular services to London and other destinations.

Offering the combination of a coastal location, assisted-living facilities and an established rental income, this property presents an opportunity for investors or those seeking a retirement property in a popular seaside location. Second Floor Living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom Outside Communal gardens, parking space Tenure: Leasehold Lease Details: 125 years from 1 July 2006 EPC Rating: B Administration Fee: £3500 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts. Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Ground rent
£400 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£8,500 per year
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan T202610171533.jpg

Location

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  • Margate Station1.3 mi
  • Broadstairs Station2.5 mi
  • Westgate-on-Sea Station2.8 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CT9 over the last 12 months: terraced £265k · semi-detached £305k · flat £170k · detached £428k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
40 Darwin Court, Harold Road
Margate CT9 2JX
Flat
Leasehold
6 Aug 2026£75,000
57 Darwin Court, Harold Road
Margate CT9 2JX
Flat
Leasehold
28 Jan 2026£50,000
3 Darwin Court, Harold Road
Margate CT9 2JX
Flat
Leasehold
11 Jul 2025£48,000
30 Darwin Court, Harold Road
Margate CT9 2JX
Flat
Leasehold
9 Apr 2025£49,250
64 Darwin Court, Harold Road
Margate CT9 2JX
Flat
Leasehold
5 Feb 2025£115,000
23 Darwin Court, Harold Road
Margate CT9 2JX
Flat
Leasehold
5 Jul 2024£57,600

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CT9

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£25£500 deposit · £4,500 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 Auction House, Kent on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 17 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 17/10/2026.

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