Studio for sale

Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent CT20

* investment property* Located in a popular and convenient area, being a short walk to Folkestone West train station with fast link connection. This studio apartment offers a bright and airy living space with large sunny aspect bay windows and an internal partitioned bedroom area with wardrobe. Further accommodation includes a kitchen, shower room and a separate wc. The property is currently let to a long standing tenant.

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

Shorncliffe Road is located in the sought after West end of Folkestone ideally placed to take advantage of the high speed train operating to London St. Pancras from Folkestone Central and Folkestone West. Folkestone town centre and harbour area has a selection of shops, bars, restaurants, hotels to include the regenerated Harbour Arm. The famous Folkestone Leas with Bandstand and Leas Cliff Hall which provides various entertainments and offers access to the Lower Leas with wonderful Coastal Park . Folkestone also has its own sports centre and swimming pool and water sports along the coast. The property is well placed for the M20 giving access to the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton and the Port of Dover with its cross Channel ferry services to the Continent. There is also a good selection of schools including boys & girls grammar schools and the highly regarded Sandgate Primary School within the area.

Directions

From Folkestone West Station, turn right picking up Shorncliffe Road heading towards the town centre. The property can then be found on your right hand side just after the junction of Broadfield Road.

Communal Entrance Hall

Stairs access to First Floor.

Lease Details

To be confirmed.

Service Charge

We understand from our vendor that in 2024 the service charge was £479.59. In 2025, the seller paid £500 for the service charge. The seller is awaiting confirmation of the service charge costs for 2026.

Ground Rent

We understand from our vendor that the ground rent is £250 per annum.

Council Tax

Band - A

EPC Rating

EPC - D

Tenancy

This property is being sold as an investment opportunity with the current tenant paying £375 per calendar month. The current tenancy has been running since 2015 and the rental is considered well below the market value.

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If an offer is accepted on a property marketed by Reeds Rains, all purchasers are required to complete id verification checks. This is a legal obligation under Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and we use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks. The fee is £30 plus VAT (£36 including VAT) per transaction, payable once the offer is agreed and before the sales memorandum is issued. Please note that once paid, this charge is non-refundable.