Summary - 42 FLAT 3 SHORNCLIFFE ROAD FOLKESTONE CT20 2NB
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Bright first-floor apartment near town and high-speed rail for convenient living.
Chain-free first-floor flat with south-facing bay and high ceilings
Spacious open-plan living — large 21'3" x 17'2" reception
Two double bedrooms; main has large walk-in wardrobe
148 years remaining on lease; leasehold tenure
Service charge £2,560pa; ground rent £1 (peppercorn)
Broadband speeds reported as slow; mobile signal excellent
Built 1950–66; cavity walls assumed uninsulated — potential improvement
Cosmetic updating needed but strong refurbishment potential
Spacious, light-filled and chain-free, this first-floor two-bedroom flat on Shorncliffe Road offers an easy commute to Folkestone Central and the high-speed rail link to London. The living room’s large south-facing bay floods the principal reception with daylight, while high ceilings and a traditional fireplace add period character and presence. The layout includes two double bedrooms, a generous walk-in wardrobe to the main bedroom, a separate kitchen and a bathroom with both bath and shower.
The apartment is presented with dated décor and offers clear scope for cosmetic modernisation and personalisation — a good opportunity for buyers wanting an affordable, larger-than-average flat in a well-connected, affluent area. Practical points: the property is leasehold with 148 years remaining, an annual service charge of £2,560 and a nominal £1 ground rent. Broadband speeds in the building are slow, though mobile signal is excellent.
Location is a strong selling point: minutes from Folkestone town centre, local amenities, parks and good primary and secondary schools, with low local crime and very affluent surroundings. Heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators; windows are double glazed. Buyers should note the building’s cavity walls are assumed to lack insulation and the interior would benefit from updating to unlock full value.
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