Flat 19
ELKINGTON HOUSE, CHARLTON GREEN, DOVER, KENT CT16 1AP
£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
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)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dover. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Dover. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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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