Summary - Bouverie Road West , Folkestone CT20 2RU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright first-floor apartment with character, low charges and rental potential close to town.
- Large reception room with high ceilings and period fireplace
- Share of freehold; ground rent £0
- 93-year lease remaining (may affect mortgage/extension costs)
- Low service charge £500 per annum
- Garden included
- Average broadband speeds; excellent mobile signal
- Building undergoing restoration (scaffolding present)
- Local area deprivation and higher-than-average crime
This two-bedroom first-floor apartment sits in a red-brick Victorian building close to Folkestone town centre, offering bright living space and high ceilings typical of the period. The large reception room with tall windows and period fireplace creates a welcoming main living area with room for dining; a well-sized double bedroom and smaller second bedroom provide practical accommodation for a first-time buyer or investor.
Practical benefits include a share of freehold, no ground rent, a 93-year lease and a low annual service charge of £500. The property includes a garden and has no flooding risk. Broadband speeds are average and mobile signal is excellent — convenient for working from home or letting to students and young professionals.
Buyers should note wider area challenges: local deprivation and a higher crime rate than average. The building shows historic restoration work (scaffolding visible), so expect common-area maintenance and potential further repairs. The lease length is under 100 years, which may affect mortgage availability or future extension costs. Overall this is a reasonably priced period flat with clear potential for cosmetic updating and rental income, suited to those prepared to manage urban-area considerations.
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