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The Grand
The Grand
Living Room
Kitchen
Entrance Hallway
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bathroom
Living Room
Kitchen
The Grand
Residents Lobby
Residents Entrance
The Grand
The Grand
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2 bedroom apartment for sale

The Leas, Folkestone CT20
Chain-free
Apartment
2 beds
1 bath
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureLeasehold | 960 yrs left
Ground rent£50 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge£5,685.10 per annum
Council taxBand C
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Two Bedroom Apartment
  • Private Balcony And Westerly Sea Views
  • No Onward Chain
  • EPC - Exempt
The Ilchester Suite is a superb apartment in this handsome Historic Grade II listed building commanding spectacular Westerly sea views. The generous accommodation boasts many period features with high ceilings and wonderful sea views from the living room and private balcony. The apartment also boasts two good size bedrooms, a large kitchen and an internal bathroom. The apartment does offer the convenience of a lift facility and is well situated along the famous Leas promenade. The property is being sold with a long lease, no onward chain and viewing is strictly via the sole agents Reeds Rains Folkestone Branch.


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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Rooms

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 renowned 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 Murder on the Orient Express and Michael Caine amongst many others.

Residents Lobby
Revolving door to impressive lobby area with wood panel walls and intercom to apartments. Access to residents lounge of the ground floor.

Residents Entrance
From the moment you enter The Grand via the revolving entrance door you get the sense of history and grandiose with wood panelled walls and decorative domed atrium. Lift facility to Ilchester Suite (first floor).

The Ilchester Suite

Entrance Hall 5m x 1.8m (16' 5" x 5' 11")

Living Room 6.9m x 4.6m (22' 8" x 15' 1")

Balcony 3.2m x 1.75m (10' 6" x 5' 9")
Wrought iron railings with views to the sea across The Leas and to the west towards The Metropole.

Kitchen 4.27m x 3m (14' 0" x 9' 10")

Bedroom 1 5.4m x 3.2m (17' 9" x 10' 6")

Bedroom 2 4.27m x 3m (14' 0" x 9' 10")

Bathroom 2.1m x 1.8m (6' 11" x 5' 11")

Lease Details
We have been informed by our vendor the lease is 999 year from 1987.

Service Charge
We have been informed by our vendor that the service charge for 2024/2025 is £5685.10 per annum.

Ground Rent
We have been informed the ground rent is £50 per annum

Communal Garden
We understand that residents of The Grand enjoy the communal use of Terlingham Gardens to the easterly side of the building.

Parking
The property is well located close to a number of free parking zones within walking distance of The Grand. There is also an adjoining independent garage complex that rents individual garages subject to availability.

Council Tax Band
Band C.

EPC Rating
EPC - Exempt

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Reeds Rains - Folkestone
Reeds Rains - Folkestone
85 Sandgate Road Folkestone CT20 2AF
01303 396776
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Reeds Rains has over 100 branches across the UK. Established in 1868 Reeds Rains has over 150 years of sales and lettings expertise. The network of local high street branches pride themselves on their professionalism and their no nonsense approach to selling and letting property. Using the best traditional and online methods Reeds Rains focusses on getting the job done.
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