Sold subject to contract
  1. Property photo 1 of 12 The Priory
  2. Property photo 2 of 12 The Priory
  3. Property photo 3 of 12 Sea View

£140,000

1 bed flat for sale
The Bayle, Folkestone, Kent CT20

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: D

  • Chain free
  • Leasehold

Reeds Rains - Folkestone

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About this property

  • One Bedroom Apartment

  • Direct Sea Views

  • Cash Buyers Only

  • EPC - D

Flat C The Priory, 2 The Bayle, Folkestone, CT20 1SQ. We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £140,000. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before an exchange of contracts takes place. EPC Rating - D

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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Description

Reeds Rains are delighted to bring to the market this one bedroom first floor apartment with sea views which is ideally located within a picturesque conservation area. The apartment is ideally situated in the sought after Bayle area of Folkestone which is within close walking distance of the local town centre and harbour arm. Internally, the apartment is a good size offering light and airy accommodation and comprising of a large open plan living room with fitted kitchen, double bedroom and en-suite shower room. The property only has a short lease of 99 years from 1989 with the apartment being offered solely to cash purchasers with no onward chain.

Location

The Bayle is one of Folkestone's oldest areas and comprises an attractive combination of mainly period properties leading up to the 13th Century church of St Mary and St Eanswythe and enjoys a distinctly village-like atmosphere. The property is situated only moments from the hustle and bustle of Folkestone's busy town centre yet remains relatively peaceful. There is an attractive communal garden nearby and steps leading down to the harbour and new Harbour Arm with its pop-up restaurants and and lighthouse champagne bar. The Old High Street and Creative Quarter are also nearby. Folkestone West & Folkestone Central Stations both benefit from High Speed services to London St Pancras with journey times of under an hour. The M20 (Junction 13), the Channel Tunnel Terminal and Ferry Port of Dover are all within easy reach.

Directions

From our offices in Sandgate Road, turn right and head through the town centre. Turn right at Lloyds Bank and walk through The Churchyard which leads into The Bayle.

Communal Entrance

Via secure entry door. Stairs to first floor.

Flat C The Priory

Entrance Hall (5.2m x 1.3m (17' 1" x 4' 3"))

Open Plan Living (5.7m x 5.3m (18' 8" x 17' 5"))

Kitchen Area (3.5m x 1.4m (11' 6" x 4' 7"))

Bedroom (4.69m x 3.5m (15' 5" x 11' 6"))

En-Suite Shower Room (3.3m x 0.9m (10' 10" x 2' 11"))

Lease Details

We have been informed by our vendor that the property has a 99 year lease from 1989.

Service Charge

We have been informed that the service charge is £1521.78 per annum.

Ground Rent

We have been informed by our vendor that the ground rent is £30 per annum.

Council Tax

Band - B

EPC Rating

EPC - D

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (62 years)

  • Service charge

    £1,522 per year

  • Council tax band

    B

  • Ground rent

    £30

  • Ground rent date of next review

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