2 bed flat for sale

The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20

Being Sold via Secure Sale. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting offers £100,000.

Reeds Rains are delighted to bring to the market this stunning sixth floor sea view apartment with views across the English Channel, Folkestone Town and The Leas Promenade. The property can be accessed via secure entry and benefits from two high speed lifts and a communal roof terrace which has over the last few years undergone full refurbishment offering truly breathtaking views. The accommodation features two good size bedrooms, a wonderful living room with sea views, fitted kitchen, en-suite shower room and a bathroom. The property is offered to the market with no forward chain and is in need of modernisation throughout. Don’t miss your chance to bid on this property at auction and secure a piece of Folkestone’s vibrant community.

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

No 1 The Leas is on the doorstep of both the town centre and The Leas promenade affording delightful cliff top walks and access down to the beautifully landscaped Coastal Park and beach. Folkestone offers a good selection of schools in the area including the grammar schools for boys and girls and for commuters the high speed link from Folkestone to St. Pancras can be found at Folkestone West and Folkestone Central train stations whilst the M20 motorway can be found to the outskirts of the town, placing Ashford and beyond within easy reach. The Channel Tunnel terminal is just a short distance away by car providing frequent access to the Continent.

Communal Entrance

Via secure entry door. Stairs or lift service up to 6th Floor.

Living Room (5.17m x 3.51m (17' 0" x 11' 6"))

Kitchen (3.02m x 2.4m (9' 11" x 7' 10"))

Bedroom 1 (5m x 3.02m (16' 5" x 9' 11"))

En-Suite Shower Room (2.05m x 1.82m (6' 9" x 6' 0"))

Bedroom 2 (3.02m x 2.95m (9' 11" x 9' 8"))

Bathroom (2.05m x 1.83m (6' 9" x 6' 0"))

Lease Details

We have been informed by our vendor that the lease is 125 years from May 1987.

Service Charge

To be confirmed.

Ground Rent

We have been informed by our vendor that the ground rent is £220 per annum.

Council Tax Band

Band E.

EPC Rating

EPC - D

Auctioneers Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to below as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold under either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that all matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid on any property marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders buyers must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere. Our verification process is in place to ensure aml procedures are carried out in accordance with the law.

Auctioneers Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price, Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneer Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of £7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and the Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.