Summary - GLENDALE FLAT 18 THE BAYLE FOLKESTONE CT20 1SH
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Secure seaside retirement flat ideal for downsizers willing to renovate..
- Second-floor retirement apartment with lift access
- Short walk to town centre, Sunny Sands beach and harbour
- 1 bedroom, 1 shower room; approximately 317 sq ft (small)
- Requires full modernisation; cosmetic and possible functional updates
- 24-hour Appello emergency system and on-site development manager
- Leasehold: c.93 years remaining; ground rent ~£370 pa
- Service charge c.£3,400 pa; higher ongoing costs
- Local area records very high crime and significant deprivation
Set on the second floor of the Glendale development, this compact one-bedroom retirement apartment offers immediate access to Folkestone town centre and Sunny Sands beach. Lift access, a 24-hour Appello emergency call system and an on-site development manager provide reassurance, while a communal lounge and guest suite support social living and visiting family.
The apartment is small (approximately 317 sq ft) and presented in dated condition; it requires modernisation throughout. The layout includes a bright lounge, separate kitchen, double bedroom and shower room — a manageable home for someone looking to downsize close to the seafront. Electric storage heaters are fitted and the glazing is double; buyers should note the heating is not a central or community system.
Practical considerations: the property is leasehold with about 93 years remaining, an average ground rent (£370) and a substantial service charge (around £3,400 pa). The immediate area is convenient for shops, cafés and transport links, but the wider neighbourhood records very high crime levels and significant deprivation — factors to weigh when viewing.
This apartment will suit a buyer wanting a secure, low-maintenance retirement base near the coast who is comfortable investing in cosmetic and functional updates. For someone seeking a turnkey, low-risk purchase, the required renovation work and the local area profile make a careful viewing and local checks essential.
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