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£395,000Guide price

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2LU

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Apartmenttype
Share of Freeholdtenure

Listed 9 Oct 2026 · Folkestone

How the price compares

This home£395,000
Median 2 bed in CT20£230k128 homes listed · £306 per sq ft
Difference+72%above the area median

Key features

  • Two bedroom apartment
  • Stunning sea views
  • Refurbished throughout by current owners
  • Double glazed throughout
  • Modern fitted kitchen/diner
  • Bathroom & En-suite

About this home

Occupying an enviable coastal position within the prestigious Metropole, this exceptional two-bedroom apartment combines Victorian elegance with contemporary refinement, enjoying sea views from every principal room. Approached via grand communal areas with lift access, the accommodation comprises a striking 30ft entrance hall, a dual-aspect living room, and a newly fitted shaker-style kitchen/dining room with stone worktops and integrated Smeg appliances. There are two double bedrooms—including a master with a newly installed modern en-suite shower room—alongside a modern family bathroom complete with a roll-top bath. High ceilings, tall skirting, double-glazed sash windows, a recently installed boiler, and access to manicured communal gardens make this a standout coastal home.

Situated in the West end of Folkestone, the town centre is within a short level walking distance and offers a good selection of shops and supermarkets. The Leas Cliff Hall attracts a good selection of bands and comedy and the Band Stand regularly hosts music and carnivals. The Old High Street has an eclectic range of shops and restaurants, such as the legendary Folkestone Wine Company, which has received glowing reviews in both the Guardian and the Telegraph. This leads in turn to the harbour area, which has had substantial investment in recent years. You will find the award-winning Rocksalt restaurant overlooking the Harbour, the sandy beach and refurbished old railway bridge across the marina, which leads to the Harbour Arm with its range of pop-up restaurants and bars, including a champagne bar in the old lighthouse. There is also an outside screen which regularly hosts films. The boardwalk across the beach leads to the coastal park which is beautifully planted and has an amazing wooden play area for children. Other attractions include the Quarterhouse Arts Centre - a key part of the town's literary and art festivals - and F51, a world-leading climbing and skateboarding venue. Folkestone Central railway station is within level walking distance and offers fast services to London St Pancras in just over fifty minutes. The M20 Motorway, Channel Tunnel Terminal and Port of Dover are also easily accessed by car. Folkestone also boasts a sports centre with various courts, pools, gym and even a dry ski slope. The historic city of Canterbury can be accessed in just over half an hour by car. The Cinque Port town of Hythe with its range of independent shops and the all-important Waitrose is approximately ten minutes by car.

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL with stairs and lift to

FOURTH FLOOR

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL with two radiators, storage cupboard, airing cupboard

LIVING ROOM 5.78m x 4.78m with double glazed sash windows to front and side enjoying stunning views to sea, two radiators

OPEN PLAN LUXURY KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 4.31m x 8.08m with a mixture of carpet and tile effect LVY flooring, two radiators, double glazed sash windows to front and side enjoying stunning sea views, a selection of shaker style kitchen cabinets, stone worktops, localised metro tiling, cupboard housing gas fired boiler, inset one and a half bowl composite sink with mixer tap over, integrated freezer, integrated slimline dishwasher, integrated washing machine, induction hob with extractor fan over and fitted glass splash back, integrated Smeg microwave, integrated Smeg fan assisted oven, space for tall fridge freezer

BEDROOM ONE 4.49m x 4.31m with double glazed sash windows to side enjoying beautiful sea views, radiator

EN-SUITE 2.33m x 2.96m with wood effect laminate flooring, modern wall tiles floor to ceiling, WC with concealed cistern, hand basin with mixer tap over and modern storage cabinet under, glazed sash windows to side, fitted LED mirror, walk in shower with rainfall shower over and separate hand attachment, towel radiator

BEDROOM TWO 6.03m x 3.41m with glazed sash windows overlooking side with beautiful views to sea, radiator

BATHROOM 1.49m x 2.93m with wood effect laminate flooring, modern wall tiles floor to ceiling, WC, towel radiator, roll top bath with glass shower screen, rainfall shower over and separate hand attachment, hand basin

COMMUNAL AREAS You are immediately met by grand, impeccably maintained communal areas that set a distinguished tone. Wide corridors, high ceilings, and period architectural details preserve the building’s heritage, while a modern lift service provides effortless access to all floors. Residents also benefit from a fully equipped communal laundry facility complete with commercial-style washers and dryers.

OUTSIDE Outside, the building stands proudly in manicured coastal surroundings. The immaculately kept communal gardens offer broad sweeps of lawn framed by mature planting, providing a tranquil, open setting to sit out and take in the sea air.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Share of Freehold
Lease remaining
980 years left
Ground rent
£60 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£9,861.96 per year
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

49 The Metropole

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£1,976£39,500 deposit · £355,500 loan
Stamp Duty£9,750England 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 Rogans Estate Agents, Hythe on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 9 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 09/10/2026.

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