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Flat 19

ELKINGTON HOUSE, CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT CT16 1AP

1 beds 1 baths Listed 27 Mar 2026 (-75d)

£175,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (987 years remaining on lease)

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£235,000 Sep 2022

Local average

£160,189 (+9.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,674 of 33,755)

Street crime

367 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

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

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

A immaculately presented one bedroom first floor apartment with a SHELTERED WALK OUT BALCONY WITH GARDEN OUTLOOK.
Elkington House is a McCarthy Stone retirement living plus development with 24/7 staffing, onsite restaurant and domestic assistance.

Elkington House - This retirement development is close to the thriving town 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. This Retirement Living development in Dover is designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own spacious retirement apartment. You’ll find stylish communal spaces, including a luxurious lounge with free Wi-Fi, bistro offering hot meals each day, wellness suite, laundry room and a large landscaped garden at the back - ideal for meeting your friends, neighbours and family for a drink and a chat. There is hotel-style guest suite which can be booked (fees apply), this is a convenient alternative to your spare room when people come to stay. You’ll find things like film nights, pie and mash lunches, knitting clubs, cocktail evenings, music, yoga, birthday parties and even the odd fiesta.

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 call point, walk-in airing cupboard with light, shelving and storage space. The hallway provides the access to the living room, wet room and bedroom.

Living/ Dining Room - A bright and spacious living room with ample space for dining. The room has a French door which leads onto a sheltered balcony which overlooks the well maintained gardens. Newly fitted carpet. TV and BT points, ceiling lights and raised electrical sockets.

Kitchen - The kitchen consists of soft grey wall and floor mounted units with wood effect laminate worktops and a wood effect floor. Composite sink and draining board sits below the garden facing window. Built in waist height Bosch oven with space above for a microwave, four ring electric hob with splash back and extractor fan over. Integral fridge & freezer.

Bedroom - Double bedroom with window providing views towards the rear gardens and a walk-in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. T.V points, ceiling light and raised electrical sockets.

Wetroom - Extensively tiled with a level access shower with support rail and curtains, WC, sink and vanity unit with mirror over and a heated towel rail. Emergency pull cord.

Service Charge - What your service charge pays for:

• Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly
• CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind
• 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment
• 24hr emergency call system
• Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems
• Maintaining lifts
• Heating and lighting in communal areas
• The running costs of the onsite restaurant
• Cleaning of communal areas daily
• Cleaning of windows
• Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds
• Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Annual Service Charge is £8,729.74 for the financial year ending 28/02/2027.

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to!

Leasehold - Lease: 990 Years from 1st Jan 2022
Ground rent : £435 per annum
Ground rent Review: 1st Jan 2037

Moving Made Easy & 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.
• 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 available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Listed by

Bournemouth

McCarthy & Stone Management Services

Reference: 173796881

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Apartment 1, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 82 82 77 m² Flat
Apartment 10, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 83 83 77 m² Flat
Apartment 11, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 82 82 52 m² Flat
Apartment 12, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 84 84 52 m² Flat
Apartment 13, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 81 81 78 m² Flat
Apartment 14, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 83 83 76 m² Flat
Apartment 15, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 82 82 76 m² Flat
Apartment 16, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 85 85 77 m² Flat
Apartment 17, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 85 85 82 m² Flat
Apartment 18, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 85 85 52 m² Flat
Apartment 19, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 85 85 52 m² Flat
Apartment 2, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 83 83 82 m² Flat
Apartment 20, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 85 85 77 m² Flat
Apartment 21, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 84 84 52 m² Flat
Apartment 22, Elkington House, Charlton Green, Dover 79 79 52 m² Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EE Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £175,000 -25.5%
Sold 30/09/2022 (3 years ago) £235,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 23 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £238,200 13/03/2025 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 40 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £245,700 13/10/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 39 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £340,200 29/09/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 15 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £328,200 28/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 55 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £360,200 27/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 23 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £149,227 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 55 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £215,732 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 42 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £197,512 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 3 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £148,012 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 62 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £209,659 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 43 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £160,159 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 8 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £148,012 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 40 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £149,227 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 65 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £212,696 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 47 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £197,512 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 15 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £196,297 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 18 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £143,032 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 48 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £149,834 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 20 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £200,549 25/07/2023 Flat
ELKINGTON HOUSE FLAT 52 CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT, CT16 1AP £149,227 25/07/2023 Flat

Area average: £206,959 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -21.6%
10y growth 39.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dover. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -5.9%
5y (index) -7.9%
10y (index) 14.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Dover. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £882/mo
Realistic £980/mo
Optimistic £1,078/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dover.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Dover-Shepway: £509/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Charlton Green

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Morrisons 0.1 miles
Bus stop Dofras Place 0.1 miles
Shop Asda 0.1 miles
Bus stop Dover Girls' Grammar School 0.1 miles
Train station Dover Priory 0.4 miles
Hospital Buckland Hospital 0.7 miles
Train station Kearsney 2.0 miles
Hospital Kent Community Health 6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 119
Anti-social behaviour 73
Criminal damage and arson 46
Shoplifting 46
Other theft 21
Vehicle crime 16
Public order 14
Drugs 9
Other crime 8
Burglary 6
Bicycle theft 3
Robbery 3
Theft from the person 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 367

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Dover Grammar School for Girls Secondary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 5 Dec 2013
St Richard's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 11 Jun 2014
Charlton Church of England Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 14 Mar 2018
Dover College Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Barton Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 6 Nov 2014

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
1 Bed Flat, Salisbury Road, CT16 £795/mo 1 0.06 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Castle Avenue, CT16 £850/mo 1 0.21 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Ladywell Annexe, CT16 £725/mo 1 0.22 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, High St, CT16 £650/mo 1 0.24 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, Winchelsea Street, CT17 £545/mo 1 0.63 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Folkestone Road, CT17 £750/mo 1 0.63 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Coombe Valley Road, CT17 £800/mo 1 0.7 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Longfield Road, CT17 £795/mo 1 0.73 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Westbury Road, CT17 £825/mo 1 0.75 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £748/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.45%
Max investor price (0.8%) £99,375
Target investor price (1%) £79,500
Gross yield 5.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.3×
Monthly cashflow £1/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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