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The Leas, Folkestone, CT20
For sale
£250,000

The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 16 Feb 2026 · Folkestone

How the price compares

This home£250,000
Median 2 bed in CT20£230k128 homes listed · £306 per sq ft
Difference+9%above the area median

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

Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.

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

Floorplan 1

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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
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

Monthly repayment£1,251£25,000 deposit · £225,000 loan
Stamp Duty£2,500England rates

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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