3 bed flat for sale

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20

Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £90,000......A spacious light and airy eighth floor apartment (approx 1300 sq ft) affording stunning panoramic far reaching sea and inland views. The property is in a convenient central location and benefits from two high speed elevators and a fantastic communal roof top terrace. The accommodation comprises of a large double aspect living room; fitted kitchen; cloakroom wc; three bedrooms with en-suite to the main, in addition to the family bathroom. Viewing of this exceptional apartment come highly recommended to fully appreciate the space and views on offer. The property is being sold with no forward chain.

Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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Location

Conveniently situated fronting the Leas Promenade and within a short level walk of the town centre with its numerous shops and department stores. The town of Folkestone offers a range of leisure amenities including the Metropole Arts Galleries and Health Club, Leas Cliff Concert Hall, a cinema, and the bustling cobbled fishing harbour. The Harbour area is undergoing a major regeneration programme that will no doubt have a positive impact on the town for the future. There are two mainline railway stations offering services to London with commuter times of approximately 55mins to St Pancras. The M20 motorway offers connections to the nearby Channel Tunnel Terminal, the Channel Port of Dover and Ashford with its international station.

Directions

From our offices in Sandgate Road, turn right heading into town. Take a right hand turning at the traffic lights and follow the road round to the right by the memorial onto The Leas Promenade.

Communal Entrance

With entry phone security system, two high speed lift services, stairs to the eighth floor level and main door opening to Flat 82.

External

The flat enjoys use of the communal roof terrace.

Lease Details

We have been informed by our vendor that the property has a 125 year lease from 1987.

Service Charge

We have been informed by our vendor that the service charge is £9168.64 per year and includes water, sewage and buildings insurance.

Ground Rent

We have been informed by our vendor that the ground rent is £350 per year. The ground rent is due to increase to £525 per year from 2037.

Council Tax

Band - F

EPC Rating

EPC - F

Auctioneers Comments

Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'. This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent. The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.

In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money (truncated)

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum which could be up to £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.