1 bed flat for sale

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20

A voluminous upper floor apartment within a landmark historic Grade II Listed cliff top residence, enjoying spectacular panoramic sea and coastal views. The apartment has a lift facility and has been refurbished to a high standard throughout, offering a spacious living room and bedroom, both benefitting from direct sea views. Further accommodation includes a newly installed fitted kitchen with quartz worktops; and a stylish fitted shower room. Internal viewing of this unique apartment comes highly recommended to fully appreciate all on offer.

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

Situated in the heart of the West End of Folkestone, this apartment is located just a short stroll from The Leas promenade. A ten minute walk from the high speed rail station, offering 55 minute services to St Pancras and with well regarded primary and secondary/grammar schools within walking distance. Folkestone is fast being recognised by commuters as the perfect place to be with i's well priced housing stock, easy access to London and glorious situation by the sea. The West End of Folkestone is characterised by period properties and also features The Grand, with its beautiful seaside promenade, frequented at the turn of the century by Royalty and High Society. There are plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants as well as numerous shops and local amenities. The nearby harbour area includes the renowned Rocksalt restaurant and multiple other fine dining locations and a huge regeneration programme proposed underway together with the already established 'creative quarter'.

The Grand History

The Grand was built approximately 100 years ago in what was then one of the most fashionable and prosperous coastal towns. Initially the property was constructed as a gentleman's club and designed by a local builder who was known to be at the forefront of innovative design. The Grand was frequently used by King Edward VII as well as many other noted regular visitors/inhabitants over the years to include Agatha Christie, who wrote on the Orient Express and Michael Caine amongst many others.

Communal Entrance

A revolving door takes you in to an impressive vestibule with secure access in to the resident's only section and lift facility.

Fifth Floor

Entrance Hall

A welcoming hallway with access to all rooms:

Living Room (6m x 4.6m (19' 8" x 15' 1"))

A spacious southerly facing room affording stunning far reaching sea views with the French coastline visible on a clear day.

Kitchen (3.8m x 2.4m (12' 6" x 7' 10"))

A newly installed fitted kitchen with classic shaker style units and quartz worktops.

Bedroom (4.8m x 4.7m (15' 9" x 15' 5"))

A good size bedroom with fitted wardrobes and large window with direct sea views.

Shower Room

A newly installed shower room with large walk-in shower unit, vanity wash hand basin and wc.

Lease Details

We have been informed the lease is 999 years from January 2024

Service Charge

We have been informed by our vendor the current service charge is £4,373.58 pa

Council Tax

Band - B

EPC Rating

EPC - D