Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2HL
Listed 3 days ago · Folkestone
How the price compares
Key features
- Two double bedrooms
- Close to town and mainline station
- Lower ground floor
- Spacious period home
- Private entrance
- Available now
About this home
If you are looking for a property that balances "ready to move into" with "room to make it your own," this spacious lower ground floor apartment is a rare find. Unlike many converted flats, this one offers the luxury of its own private entrance, giving it a more "house-like" feel from the moment you arrive. The property has been refreshed with brand-new carpets throughout, providing a clean, comfortable base, but it remains a genuine blank canvas. Whether you want to lean into the period character or go for a sleek modern finish, the proportions here are generous enough to handle any design vision. Providing peace of mind that is often hard to find in the town centre. Outside, you have the best of both worlds: a private front courtyard for your own use and access to the beautifully maintained communal gardens of Trinity Crescent, offering a quiet green escape right on your doorstep. The location is equally impressive, situated just a short, level stroll from the independent shops and vibrant atmosphere of the town centre. You are perfectly placed to enjoy Folkestone’s coastal lifestyle, with the Harbour Arm and the beach within easy walking distance. For those looking at the practical side of things, the proximity to the high-speed rail link makes commuting to London effortless, while the local cafes and scenic walks ensure there is plenty to do closer to home. This is an honest, well-sized flat that offers a fantastic opportunity to settle into one of the town's most sought-after pockets.
Disclaimer - these photos have been virtually staged to show the potential of this apartment.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Size
- 969 sq ft / 90 sq m
- Council tax band
- A
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Available from
- Now
- Deposit
- £1,211
- Tenancy
- Long term
- Parking
- On street, Permit
- Heating
- Gas, Gas central
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
Floorplan
Location
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- Folkestone Central Station0.5 mi
- Folkestone West Station0.8 mi
- Channel Tunnel Terminal Station2.1 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CT20 over the last 12 months: flat £193k · terraced £287k · semi-detached £355k · detached £670k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6, Garden House Court, 142, Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2FF | Flat Leasehold | 4 Sept 2026 | £82,000 |
| 2 Homepine House, Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2XA | Flat Leasehold | 3 Sept 2026 | £115,000 |
| 203d, Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2HT | Flat Leasehold | 1 Sept 2026 | £410,000 |
| Flat 39, Garden House Court, 142, Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2FF | Flat Leasehold | 27 Aug 2026 | £185,000 |
| Flat 10, Waldorf Apartments, Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2EE | Flat Leasehold | 14 Aug 2026 | £200,000 |
| 39 Homepine House, Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2XA | Flat Leasehold | 24 Jul 2026 | £93,000 |
| Flat 7, 205, Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2HT | Flat Freehold | 22 Jul 2026 | £255,000 |
| Flat 4, 126, Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2BW | Flat Leasehold | 19 Jun 2026 | £77,000 |
| Flat 6, Westbourne Lodge, 146, Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2HS | Flat Leasehold | 14 Apr 2026 | £187,000 |
| Flat C, 168, Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2LQ | Flat Leasehold | 10 Apr 2026 | £225,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CT20
Renting costs
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Listed by Match Estates, Folkestone on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 05/11/2026.
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