8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone
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Transaction history

Listing history

For Sale
Feb 28, 2015
£400,000
For Sale
Mar 25, 2015
£400,000

Property Description

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Our analysis

Welcome to 8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone, a cozy and compact flat type home with 4 bed in the CT20 2LT area. This lovely residence, which comes with a leasehold tenure, and sits comfortably in tax band .

This classic property was built The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price - with a market valuation of £325,000 and a rental potential of £2,113 per month, , it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.

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Additional analysis

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FOR SALE WITH REEDS RAINS
This home in Metropole Court is a fantastic apartment known as the 'Gentleman's' apartments within the former Metropole Hotel. This imposing Grade II Listed Edwardian building, believed to be one of the first iron structures to be built in England, is located on the favoured western end of Folkestone's famous Leas promenade. The apartment has been beautifully refurbished and updated by the current owners creating a home of grandeur and elegance boasting an 83 ft long hallway. This truly exceptional apartment must be seen to fully appreciate what this property has to offer.

Location

Metropole Court is situated in a prestigious and highly sought after location on the western end of the famous Leas Promenade. Folkestone town centre offers a wide choice of shops and facilities approximately a mile level walking distance along the Leas Promenade, with the Leas Cliff Hall and associated entertainment. There is a delightful coastal promenade from Sandgate to Folkestone where there is the restored water lift. There is a good selection of schools in the area including the Grammar Schools for Boys and Girls, and sporting facilities are available in Folkestone and also at the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre with golf courses in Hythe, together with rowing and sailing clubs and including the well regarded Sene Valley Golf Course.

Communal Entrance

Secure visual entry phone system and lift facility.

Entrance Hall

83' 0" x 5' 0"  (25.3m x 1.52m) A most impressive entrance hall with access to all rooms:

Dining Room

17' 8" x 14' 3"  (5.38m x 4.34m) 

Living Room

20' 8" x 14' 4"  (6.3m x 4.37m) 

Fitted Kitchen

14' 4" x 9' 4"  (4.37m x 2.84m) 

Separate WC

Master Bedroom

19' 6" x 15' 11"  (5.94m x 4.85m) 

Jack And Jill Bathroom

14' 4" x 10' 2"  (4.37m x 3.1m) 

Bedroom Two

16' 9" x 14' 4"  (5.11m x 4.37m) 

Bedroom Three

15' 9" x 14' 4"  (4.8m x 4.37m) 

Bedroom Four/Study

14' 3" x 8' 8"  (4.34m x 2.64m) 

Lease Details

Leasehold 999 years from 2012 with a share of the freehold

Maintenance

2,398.81 per six months which includes the water bill, maintenance, insurance, rubbish collection, 24 hour concierge service, public liability, full time handy man, gardeners, video entry system. The vendor has informed us that recent works have been carried out to include roof updated, all windows painted and repaired, brick work cleaned and repaired. We have also been informed by our vendors that the communal areas within Metropole Court have been planned to be updated.

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Property Data

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Estimated running costs

Running cost(monthly) Cost Opportunity
Mortgage £1,479 Try Mortgage Tracker
Energy ££600 Try Energy Switcher
Water £50 Water meter checkup
Broadband £30 Find better offers
Home insurance £13 Explore insurance

Schools and stations

Nearby Schools
School of English Studies
0.1mi
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
0.1mi
Christ Church Cep Academy Folkestone
0.5mi
Sandgate Primary School
0.6mi
The Folkestone School for Girls
0.6mi
Nearby Stations
Folkestone Central Station
0.3mi
Folkestone West Station
0.6mi
Sandling Station
4.4mi
Westenhanger Station
5.6mi
Kearsney Station
6.7mi

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Strengths and Opportunities

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Renovation improvements

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New Kitchen
This could increase your home value by £15,000
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New Bathroom
This could increase your home value by £5,000
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Air Conditioning
This could increase your home value by £7,000
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New Windows
This could increase your home value by £10,000

Cost improvements

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Strengths

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Strength: Family-friendly
Enough beds for the whole family
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Strength: Good price per square metres
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Frequently asked questions

  1. How much is 8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone worth?

    8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone is now worth £325,000 according to our Mouseprice AVM.

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  2. What is the rental value of 8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone?

    The current rental valuation for this property is £2,113 per month, within a price range of £1,901 and £2,324.

  3. How many bedrooms does 8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone have?

    This property has 4 bedrooms. Search for nearby properties with 4 bedrooms - for sale and to rent.

  4. What are the nearest schools and stations to 8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone?

    Nearby schools in include School of English Studies, Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd), Christ Church Cep Academy Folkestone, Sandgate Primary School, The Folkestone School for Girls

    Nearby stations in include Folkestone Central Station, Folkestone West Station, Sandling Station, Westenhanger Station, Kearsney Station.

  5. What type of property is 8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone

    This is a Flat property. There are 16 other Flat properties on METROPOLE COURT, and 22 in total.

  6. When was 8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone built? How old is 8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone?

    8, Metropole Court The Leas, Folkestone was was built between .

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