Summary - The Bayle, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1SH
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Secure, low-maintenance retirement apartment close to Folkestone seafront and shops.
Chain-free second-floor retirement apartment with lift access
Excellent town and seafront location; garden-facing views
Communal lounge, guest suite, on-site development manager
24-hour Appello emergency call system for added security
Service charge c.£5,200pa and ground rent £474pa (ongoing costs)
Electric room heaters only; no central heating system present
Dated kitchen requiring modernisation; accommodation small
Sold by Modern Auction — reservation fee and buyer costs apply
Quiet, secure retirement living with excellent proximity to Folkestone town centre and seafront. This second-floor two-bedroom apartment sits in a managed development with lift access, a 24-hour Appello emergency call system and an on-site development manager. Residents benefit from a communal lounge and a guest suite — useful for visitors and socialising.
The apartment is light and well laid out, with a bright lounge and two good-sized bedrooms offering garden-facing views. Practical positives include chain-free sale, a small overall property size that is easy to maintain, and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal — helpful for staying connected.
Notable costs and condition items are clear: the block service charge is high at around £5,200 pa and ground rent is £474 pa. Heating is by electric room heaters and the kitchen is dated and will need modernising. The lease has about 93 years remaining. The property is being sold by Modern Method of Auction — buyers should factor in the non-refundable Reservation Fee (4.5% of price, minimum £6,600) plus buyer pack and other auction-related costs, and complete due diligence beforehand.
This apartment suits a downsizer or retiree seeking a low-maintenance base near the promenade and local amenities, who is comfortable with the auction process and the ongoing service costs. It offers immediate occupation potential but also scope to increase comfort and value through straightforward updating.
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