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£325,000
2 bedroom Flat for sale, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20
Features and Description
A spacious purpose built first floor BALCONY apartment affording wonderful garden views out towards the English Channel. The apartment includes a large southerly aspect open plan lounge/diner with delightful views and access out to the private balcony. Further accommodation includes two double bedrooms, family bathroom and a kitchen/breakfast room. The property offers excellent access to the sought after coastal village of Sandgate and a flat walk to Folkestone Town centre. The apartment is well served by public transport with a bus stop outside and Folkestone Central train station within walking distance which provides fast link to St Pancras. Internal viewing is highly recommended for this superb apartment which is being sold with no forward chain, a share of the freehold and a long lease.
Location
Situated in the heart of the West End of Folkestone, this apartment is located just a short stroll from The Leas promenade. A less than ten minute walk from the high speed rail station, offering fast services to St Pancras in under an hour and with well regarded primary and secondary schools within walking distance. Folkestone is fast being recognised by commuters as the perfect place to be with its well priced housing stock, easy access to London and glorious situation by the sea. The West End of Folkestone is lined with 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 a huge regeneration programme proposed in coming years, together with the already established 'creative quarter'.
Directions
Heading into Folkestone on the A259 Sandgate Road from the coastal village of Sandgate, proceed up Sandgate Hill. Remain on the road traveling past the junction for Dixwell Road on your right hand side. Balfour Court can then be found on your right hand side opposite the junction for Plain Road.
Communal Entrance Hall
With entry phone system and stairs to the first floor level. Main entrance door opening to Flat 10.
Communal Entrance
Secure entry. Stairs rising to first floor.
Lounge / Diner
23'5" x 14'3" (7.14m x 4.34m)
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
16'1" x 10'0" (4.90m x 3.05m)
Bedroom 1
14'2" x 11'9" (4.32m x 3.58m)
Bedroom 2
10'4" x 10'2" (3.15m x 3.10m)
Communal Garden
A delightful sunny aspect communal garden to the rear of the building which is mostly laid to lawn. There is also a useful storage shed for each individual flat owner.
Share of Freehold
We have been informed by our vendor that the property is being sold with a share of the freehold.
Lease Details
We have been informed by our vendor that the property does come with a 999 year lease from 1968.
Service Charge
We have been informed by our vendor that the service charge is £2400 per annum.
Ground Rent
We have been informed by our vendor that the ground rent for this property is £20 per annum.
EPC Rating
EPC - C
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS:
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 travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20
Additional Information
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Property refFOL240215
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EPCC
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TenureShare of Freehold
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Council TaxC
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Local authorityFolkestone and Hythe District Council
Reeds Rains Estate Agents Folkestone
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Entrance Hall
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
16'1" x 10'0" (4.90m x 3.05m)
Bedroom 1
14'2" x 11'9" (4.32m x 3.58m)
Bedroom 2
10'4" x 10'2" (3.15m x 3.10m)
Bathroom
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Current
78Potential
80CO2 Rating
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