The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2LR
Listed 25 Sept 2025 · price reduced 3 Dec 2025 · Folkestone
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Key features
- Three Bedroom Apartment
- Private Balcony With Sea Views
- West End of Folkestone
- EPC Rating - D
About this home
Forming part of this historic Grade II clifftop building is this beautiful first floor apartment. The accommodation is entered via an impressive communal entrance with secure entry and LIFT FACILITY to the apartment. Once inside there is a 35ft hallway with bespoke fitted ash display and storage unit. Off here leads to all the principle rooms to include two elegant reception rooms, both offering access to the westerly facing PRIVATE BALCONY affording wonderful sea views. There is a modern contemporary styled fitted kitchen with integrated Neff appliances and two double bedrooms, both with en-suite. Viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate the splendour of this apartment.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: 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 traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
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Location Situated in the heart of the West End of Folkestone, this apartment is located just a short stroll from The Leas promenade. A 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 it's 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 it's 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 renown Rocksalt restaurant and a huge regeneration programme proposed in coming years, together with the already established 'creative quarter'.
History of The Grand The Grand was built approximately 100 years ago in what was then one of the most fashionable and prosperous coastal towns. Initially the property was constructed as a gentleman's club and designed by a local builder who was known to be at the forefront of innovative design. The Grand was frequently used by King Edward VII as well as many other noted regular visitors/inhabitants over the years to include Agatha Christie, who wrote on the Orient Express and Michael Caine amongst many others.
Communal Entrance Wood panelled walls, bridged walkway with feature glazed domed ceiling and lift to first floor. Personal door to:
Entrance Hall A large bespoke ash fitted storage and display unit, two radiators and doors to:
Living Room 5.87m x 5.27m (19' 3" x 17' 3")
Dining Room/Bedroom 3 5.37m x 4.06m (17' 7" x 13' 4") Can be used as either a dining room or bedroom
Snug 3.61m x 2.5m (11' 10" x 8' 2")
Kitchen 3.54m x 2.9m (11' 7" x 9' 6")
Bedroom 1 5.11m x 3.54m (16' 9" x 11' 7")
Ensuite Bathroom 2.55m x 1.68m (8' 4" x 5' 6")
Bedroom 2 4.46m x 3.61m (14' 8" x 11' 10")
Ensuite Shower Room 2.61m x 1.84m (8' 7" x 6' 0")
Balcony 3.06m x 1.6m (10' 0" x 5' 3")
Lease Details We have been informed by our vendor that the apartment is to be sold with a share of the freehold. There are also currently around 140 years remaining on the lease.
Maintenance Charge As far as we are aware this apartment is responsible for 2.94% of the overall maintenance costs.
Council Tax Band
Band - D
EPC Rating EPC - D
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Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Share of Freehold
- Lease remaining
- 137 years left
- Service charge
- £10,008.50 per year
Floorplan
Location
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- Folkestone Central Station0.6 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 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 |
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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 Reeds Rains, Folkestone on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Sept 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 03/12/2025.
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