The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU
Listed 16 Feb 2026 · Folkestone
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Key features
- Chain Free
- Sought After Location
- Residents Car Park Surrounded By Well Kept Gardens
- Historic Building With Grand Communal Areas
- Close Proximity To The Train Station & Sea Front
- Lift Access And Intercom System
- Spacious Lounge/Dining Room
- Kitchen/Diner
- Two Double Bedrooms
- En-Suite Shower Room And Family Bathroom
About this home
The Property A fantastic opportunity to purchase a Chain Free apartment located within The Metropole, an iconic Grade II listed late-19th-century building on The Leas Promenade in Folkestone, Kent.
It sits on the prestigious sea-front promenade with close walking access to the seafront, town centre, transport links and amenities.
The historic architecture and grand communal areas run throughout the building.
Owners have the benefits of well maintained communal gardens and residents’ parking and an apartment in the extremely secure main building
Sea and coastal views are a standout feature for many apartments within The Metropole.
Positioned on the second floor this surprisingly spacious accomodation comrpises entrance hallway, open plan lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms, ensuite shower room and bathroom.
Flat is offered vacant possession
Or
Settled tenant of 6 years in situ and a unique property to aquire individually or added to a portfolio. Current annual rent adequately covers service charges. All details provided on enquiry.
All rooms within the apartment are spacious and the floorplan offers huge potential for modernisation to realise a much higher value than the sale price
Service Charges Ground rent: £60.00pa – unaltered since the property was acquired in 2009
Service charge and Water Charge: Annually – paid 1st April and 1st October – 1.129% of Total service charge
Property ownership information
Ground rent review period: Every 1 year
Service charge review period: Every 1 year
Lease end date: 30/03/3006
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Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 981 years left
- Ground rent
- £60 per year
- Service charge
- £6,296.43 per year
- Parking
- Off street
- Heating
- Gas central
Floorplan
Location
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- Folkestone Central Station0.6 mi
- Folkestone West Station0.8 mi
- Channel Tunnel Terminal Station2.0 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 82, 1, The Leas Folkestone CT20 2DR | Flat Leasehold | 9 Jun 2026 | £78,000 |
| Flat 72, 1, The Leas Folkestone CT20 2DR | Flat Leasehold | 1 Jun 2026 | £140,000 |
| Flat 37, Whitecliffs, 9 - 15, The Leas Folkestone CT20 2DT | Flat Leasehold | 22 May 2026 | £238,000 |
| Livingstone Suite, The Grand, The Leas Folkestone CT20 2LR | Flat Leasehold | 27 Feb 2026 | £210,000 |
| Flat 6, Whitecliffs, 9 - 15, The Leas Folkestone CT20 2DT | Flat Leasehold | 26 Feb 2026 | £410,000 |
| Flat 66, 1, The Leas Folkestone CT20 2DR | Flat Leasehold | 20 Feb 2026 | £65,500 |
| Flat 46, The Metropole, The Leas Folkestone CT20 2LU | Flat Leasehold | 12 Feb 2026 | £327,500 |
| Eton Suite, The Grand, The Leas Folkestone CT20 2LR | Flat Leasehold | 8 Dec 2025 | £392,500 |
| Flat 32, Whitecliffs, 9 - 15, The Leas Folkestone CT20 2DT | Flat Leasehold | 17 Nov 2025 | £310,000 |
| Flat 4, Priors Lees, 5 - 6, The Leas Folkestone CT20 2DR | Flat Leasehold | 5 Aug 2025 | £310,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CT20
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Purplebricks, covering Canterbury on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 16 Feb 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 16/02/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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