Margate · CT9

Harold Road, Margate

£70,000Under offer
Agent's summary

Enjoy coastal retirement living just moments from the beach with this newly decorated and ready to move in, one-bedroom apartment in Dickens Court. Just a stone's throw from the golden sands of Margate, the property offers an excellent combination of coastal living, security, comfort, and quality of life. The development benefits from a secure main entrance with intercom access, and the apartment itself is accessed via a communal lift.

Internally, the accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a large storage cupboard, a spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a modern shower room, and a bright lounge/diner. The kitchen is accessed via glazed doors and is fully equipped with an integrated fridge and freezer, electric hob, and eye-level electric oven.

Residents of Dickens Court enjoy a range of excellent communal facilities, including a lift, communal lounge hosting optional social activities, two laundry rooms, and beautifully maintained communal gardens-ide…

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TypeStandard
From Guildcrest Estates Sales and Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Sea side location
  • 1 bedroom retirement flat
  • Secure premises
  • Lounge/diner
  • Double bedroom with integrated wardrobes
  • Sunny position
  • Manager on site
  • Communal gardens
  • 55 years & over
  • Chain Free
Read the full agent description

Enjoy coastal retirement living just moments from the beach with this newly decorated and ready to move in, one-bedroom apartment in Dickens Court. Just a stone's throw from the golden sands of Margate, the property offers an excellent combination of coastal living, security, comfort, and quality of life. The development benefits from a secure main entrance with intercom access, and the apartment itself is accessed via a communal lift.

Internally, the accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a large storage cupboard, a spacious double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a modern shower room, and a bright lounge/diner. The kitchen is accessed via glazed doors and is fully equipped with an integrated fridge and freezer, electric hob, and eye-level electric oven.

Residents of Dickens Court enjoy a range of excellent communal facilities, including a lift, communal lounge hosting optional social activities, two laundry rooms, and beautifully maintained communal gardens-ideal for relaxing with friends or family. Additional benefits include an on-site manager, emergency care line in all flats, mobility scooter storage, and parking available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Margate is a vibrant and ever-popular seaside town, renowned for its cultural scene, entertainment, and cuisine. Attractions include the UK's original pleasure park, Dreamland, the Turner Contemporary Gallery, and stunning sandy beaches and bays. The town also benefits from fast rail links to London, as well as excellent road connections via the A299 Thanet Way and the M2 motorway.
To arrange a viewing, please contact Guildcrest Estates.

Council Tax Band: B
Maintenance Charge: £2,405 per annum (water included)
Ground Rent: £395 per annum
Lease: 105 years remaining on a 125-year lease

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Connected for everyday life

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of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode CT9 2HN · residential premises

Getting about

1.3 miles

to Margate Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
6.5 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
6.8 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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