Shared Ownership £69,000

2 beds 1 bath

Available

Wrens Cross, Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent

Features

Summary

30% Shared Ownership – A spacious and well-presented two-bedroom second-floor apartment close to Maidstone town centre. Featuring a generous open-plan living/dining area, integrated kitchen appliances, modern bathroom, excellent storage, allocated parking and communal courtyard. Further benefits include a Vent-Axia MVHR system and solar-performance window film. Staircasing available to 100% ownership.

Description

A spacious and well-presented two-bedroom second-floor apartment, ideally positioned at Wrens Cross on Upper Stone Street, within easy reach of Maidstone town centre, local amenities and excellent transport connections. Offering generous accommodation, allocated parking and a number of useful upgrades, the property provides a comfortable and convenient modern home.

At the heart of the apartment is the impressive open-plan living and dining area, offering plenty of room for both comfortable seating and a dining table, making it an excellent space for everyday living and entertaining. Large windows provide plenty of natural light and create a bright and welcoming feel.

The adjoining kitchen is thoughtfully arranged with a good range of storage cupboards and worktop space, together with integrated appliances.

There are two generously proportioned bedrooms, providing flexibility for couples, families, guests or those requiring a home office. These are complemented by a modern bathroom, while a particularly useful large hallway storage cupboard provides valuable additional storage.

The apartment also benefits from a high-specification Vent-Axia Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system, helping to provide a continuous supply of fresh, filtered air while improving energy efficiency. Solar-performance window film has also been fitted to all windows to help reduce solar heat gain during warmer weather.

Externally, the property benefits from an allocated parking space. The building has lift access, with an accessible parking bay conveniently positioned adjacent to the lift.

Location

Wrens Cross is conveniently situated on Upper Stone Street, providing straightforward access to Maidstone town centre and its extensive range of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities.

Maidstone is well connected for commuters, with rail services available from the town's stations, while the surrounding road network provides convenient links to the wider Kent area and beyond.

Combining generous internal accommodation, allocated parking, lift access and a convenient location close to the heart of Maidstone, this attractive apartment is well worth viewing.

Please note – external improvement works:
There is currently scaffolding around the apartment building while external improvement works are undertaken. The works are scheduled to be fully completed during October 2026, including removal of the scaffolding. The Housing Association is covering the cost of these works in full, with no cost to the owner/occupier. We have also been advised that the works will not result in any increase to the property's service charge.

Please note that the price reflects a 30% share in the property (full market value of £230,000).

The rent payable is £544.52
The service charge is £130.10 per month
The lease remaining is 119 years

More information about applying for Shared Ownership:

Income Requirement: Total household income must be less than £80,000 a year outside London

Property Status: You must be a first-time buyer, a former homeowner who cannot afford to buy on the open market, or an existing shared owner looking to move.

Existing Homeowners: If you currently own a home, you must have formally accepted an offer for the sale of your current home (sold subject to contract) and complete that sale before buying a new shared ownership home.

Affordability: You must be unable to buy a home suitable for your needs on the open market. Buyers will be assessed for affordability.

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