2 bedroom flat for sale
£239,950
The Leas, Folkestone
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Nearest stations:
Folkestone Central
(0.6 miles)
Folkestone West
(0.8 miles)
Channel Tunnel Terminal
(2.0 miles)
Key features:
- Elegant 4th Floor Apartment
- Lift and Video Entry Phone
- Many Splendid Original Features
- Gas C H and Secondary Double Glazing
- Set in Communal Gardens
- Sea Views From All Rooms
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Large Kitchen/Dining Room
- Residents Parking Area
Full description:
ENTRANCE
Having taken the lift to the fourth floor landing level there is an intercom system at one end of the splendid communal landing area with video entry phone system allowing access through to the inner hallway beyond, which gives access to the front door of the apartment.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY 21' 0 x 0' 0 (6.40m x 0.00m)
Approx. 21' 0 long with radiator to the side, video entry phone system, dado rail and panelled doors leading to the Living Room, Bedrooms 1 and 2, and to the Main Bathroom/W.C.
LIVING ROOM 21' 10 x 15' 7 (6.65m x 4.75m)
Approx. 21' 10 x 15' 7 maximum into dormer window narrowing to 12' 8 minimum. Large four panelled sash dormer window facing south with direct sea views out across The Leas promenade, secondary double glazed windows with ornate cornicing to ceiling and dado rail. Feature fireplace to one side (not in use) two radiators concealed within radiator cabinets. To one end of the room a further panelled doors leads through to:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 15' 6 x 13' 10 (4.72m x 4.22m)
Approx. 15' 6 into dormer window x 13' 10. Two panelled sash dormer windows to the south side with direct sea views out across The Leas and secondary double glazed panels. Fitted to two sides of the room with light oak fronted wall and base cabinets with roll edge work surfaces and inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink/drainer with plumbing and space under for automatic washing machine and dishwasher and space for under unit fridge. Inset 4 burner gas hob and extractor canopy over and eye level electric double oven/grill. Ceramic tiled splashbacks, downlighters under the wall cupboards, radiator, natural oak flooring and plenty of space in the centre of the room for a large table and chairs. To one corner of the room is a wall mounted gas central heating and hot water boiler with boiler control unit.
BEDROOM 1 18' 5 x 18' 5 (5.61m x 5.61m)
Approx. 18' 5 x 18' 5 maximum into the wardrobe recess narrowing to 13' 4 by the En-Suite Shower Room. Three secondary double glazed sash windows to the front with direct sea views out across The Leas. Ornate cornicing to ceiling, two central heating radiators, double doors to built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelving and door leading through to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C.
Modern white suite including close coupled W.C., pedestal wash basin and corner shower cubicle with sliding glass entry doors, ceramic tiling and natural oak flooring, central heating radiator, electric extractor fan.
BEDROOM 2 14' 1 x 11' 10 (4.29m x 3.61m)
Approx. 14' 1 x 11' 10 maximum into the dormer window narrowing to 8' 9 minimum. Two panelled sash dormer windows facing south with direct sea views out across The Leas promenade and secondary double glazed panels to the window. Central heating radiator and ornate cornicing to ceiling.
MAIN BATHROOM/W.C.
An internal room with an electric extractor fan, fitted with a modern white suite including white metal enamelled panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and close coupled W.C. with wooden seat, oak effect flooring, mixer tap/shower attachment over bath with glass shower screen and localised ceramic tiling. To one corner of the bathroom a door opens to reveal a built-in airing cupboard with pre-lagged copper hot water cylinder, immersion heater and slatted shelving for storage.
COMMUNAL FACILITIES 0.00m x 0.00m (0' 0 x 0' 0)
There is a communal laundry room discretely situated on each landing, where a washing machine and tumble dryer are available for residents' use. A refuse chute for residents' use is also situated within the communal laundry room.
OUTSIDE
We have not seen the deeds to the property and prospective buyers are therefore advised to verify boundaries through their legal advisors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prospective buyers are advised to verify details of the Lease and Service Charge accounts through their legal advisors.
RESIDENTS OFF ROAD PARKING AREA
There are non-allocated residents' parking spaces available by the northern (rear) communal entrance to the building, used on a first come first served basis. Elsewhere within the Metropole there are secure covered parking spaces, which may be available for rent.
LENGTH OF LEASE
We have been advised by our client that the Length of Lease is 999 years terminating in the year 3006.
GROUND RENT
We have been advised by our client that the Ground Rent is currently £60 per year.
MAINTENANCE
We have been advised by our client that the Maintenance Charges are currently £2,630 to include the water rates and the buildings insurance.
The afore-mentioned charges are for the financial period October 2010 to October 2011.
COUNCIL TAX
We have been advised by our client that the council tax band is D. This is current as at 2nd March 2011 but we would ask you to consider that Council Tax Bandings may be subject to change by the Listing Officer. For further details, please contact Shepway District Council on 01303 850388.
SHARE OF FREEHOLD
The vendor has informed us that a share of the freehold is held with the property.
Having taken the lift to the fourth floor landing level there is an intercom system at one end of the splendid communal landing area with video entry phone system allowing access through to the inner hallway beyond, which gives access to the front door of the apartment.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY 21' 0 x 0' 0 (6.40m x 0.00m)
Approx. 21' 0 long with radiator to the side, video entry phone system, dado rail and panelled doors leading to the Living Room, Bedrooms 1 and 2, and to the Main Bathroom/W.C.
LIVING ROOM 21' 10 x 15' 7 (6.65m x 4.75m)
Approx. 21' 10 x 15' 7 maximum into dormer window narrowing to 12' 8 minimum. Large four panelled sash dormer window facing south with direct sea views out across The Leas promenade, secondary double glazed windows with ornate cornicing to ceiling and dado rail. Feature fireplace to one side (not in use) two radiators concealed within radiator cabinets. To one end of the room a further panelled doors leads through to:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 15' 6 x 13' 10 (4.72m x 4.22m)
Approx. 15' 6 into dormer window x 13' 10. Two panelled sash dormer windows to the south side with direct sea views out across The Leas and secondary double glazed panels. Fitted to two sides of the room with light oak fronted wall and base cabinets with roll edge work surfaces and inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink/drainer with plumbing and space under for automatic washing machine and dishwasher and space for under unit fridge. Inset 4 burner gas hob and extractor canopy over and eye level electric double oven/grill. Ceramic tiled splashbacks, downlighters under the wall cupboards, radiator, natural oak flooring and plenty of space in the centre of the room for a large table and chairs. To one corner of the room is a wall mounted gas central heating and hot water boiler with boiler control unit.
BEDROOM 1 18' 5 x 18' 5 (5.61m x 5.61m)
Approx. 18' 5 x 18' 5 maximum into the wardrobe recess narrowing to 13' 4 by the En-Suite Shower Room. Three secondary double glazed sash windows to the front with direct sea views out across The Leas. Ornate cornicing to ceiling, two central heating radiators, double doors to built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelving and door leading through to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/W.C.
Modern white suite including close coupled W.C., pedestal wash basin and corner shower cubicle with sliding glass entry doors, ceramic tiling and natural oak flooring, central heating radiator, electric extractor fan.
BEDROOM 2 14' 1 x 11' 10 (4.29m x 3.61m)
Approx. 14' 1 x 11' 10 maximum into the dormer window narrowing to 8' 9 minimum. Two panelled sash dormer windows facing south with direct sea views out across The Leas promenade and secondary double glazed panels to the window. Central heating radiator and ornate cornicing to ceiling.
MAIN BATHROOM/W.C.
An internal room with an electric extractor fan, fitted with a modern white suite including white metal enamelled panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and close coupled W.C. with wooden seat, oak effect flooring, mixer tap/shower attachment over bath with glass shower screen and localised ceramic tiling. To one corner of the bathroom a door opens to reveal a built-in airing cupboard with pre-lagged copper hot water cylinder, immersion heater and slatted shelving for storage.
COMMUNAL FACILITIES 0.00m x 0.00m (0' 0 x 0' 0)
There is a communal laundry room discretely situated on each landing, where a washing machine and tumble dryer are available for residents' use. A refuse chute for residents' use is also situated within the communal laundry room.
OUTSIDE
We have not seen the deeds to the property and prospective buyers are therefore advised to verify boundaries through their legal advisors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prospective buyers are advised to verify details of the Lease and Service Charge accounts through their legal advisors.
RESIDENTS OFF ROAD PARKING AREA
There are non-allocated residents' parking spaces available by the northern (rear) communal entrance to the building, used on a first come first served basis. Elsewhere within the Metropole there are secure covered parking spaces, which may be available for rent.
LENGTH OF LEASE
We have been advised by our client that the Length of Lease is 999 years terminating in the year 3006.
GROUND RENT
We have been advised by our client that the Ground Rent is currently £60 per year.
MAINTENANCE
We have been advised by our client that the Maintenance Charges are currently £2,630 to include the water rates and the buildings insurance.
The afore-mentioned charges are for the financial period October 2010 to October 2011.
COUNCIL TAX
We have been advised by our client that the council tax band is D. This is current as at 2nd March 2011 but we would ask you to consider that Council Tax Bandings may be subject to change by the Listing Officer. For further details, please contact Shepway District Council on 01303 850388.
SHARE OF FREEHOLD
The vendor has informed us that a share of the freehold is held with the property.
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Nearest stations:
Folkestone Central
(0.6 miles)
Folkestone West
(0.8 miles)
Channel Tunnel Terminal
(2.0 miles)
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