Summary - HOMEPINE HOUSE 136 SANDGATE ROAD FOLKESTONE CT20 2XD
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright fifth-floor flat with on-site support, gardens and easy seafront access.
- Fifth-floor one-bedroom with open-plan lounge and sea-facing outlook
- Approximately 370 sq ft — compact, best for single occupancy or downsizers
- On-site Development Manager and 24/7 emergency Appello call system
- Three lifts, two communal laundries, residents’ lounge and guest suites
- Leasehold with ~96 years remaining; verify exact lease term
- Service charge £2,721.70 pa and ground rent £441.63 pa
- Electric storage heating; check running costs and heating performance
- Average broadband speeds; area classified as deprived locally
This fifth-floor one-bedroom leasehold flat in Homepine House offers bright, open-plan living and elevated coastal outlooks across the Leas. The building, by McCarthy & Stone, provides strong communal support with a visiting Development Manager, a 24-hour emergency call system, three lifts, guest suites and communal laundries — practical advantages for independent older residents.
The apartment is compact (approximately 370 sq ft) and designed for retirement ease: level access to communal facilities, landscaped gardens, and nearby local amenities including shops, transport and the seafront. The current lease has around 96 years remaining and the development carries a service charge (£2,721.70 pa) and ground rent (£441.63 pa); purchasers should budget for these ongoing costs and any event fees that apply.
Practical drawbacks include electric storage heating and average broadband speeds; the apartment’s size suits single occupancy or downsizers rather than those needing generous living space. The property appears well maintained but buyers should verify heating performance, any planned major works, and confirm exact lease length and event fee details before committing.
Offered at £95,000, this home is best for a buyer seeking low-maintenance coastal living with on-site support, communal social spaces and easy access to Folkestone’s seafront and town facilities.
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