Summary -
97a Sandgate High Street,Sandgate,FOLKESTONE,CT20 3BY
CT20 3BY
5 bed 3 bath House
Whole-building freehold with income and conversion potential by the beach.
Chain free whole-building freehold with direct sea frontage
This chain-free, four-storey freehold on Sandgate High Street is a rare whole-building opportunity with direct sea frontage. The property combines a ground-floor commercial unit (currently a let café) with two residential apartments across lower-ground to top floors, offering immediate rental income and flexible longer-term plans.
The café is let at £685 pcm, CPI-linked, with a five-year lease from 2025 to 2030 and several break clauses — useful income now but requiring attention if you plan immediate change of use. The residential accommodation includes a two-floor basement apartment and a larger three-bedroom apartment above, all presented with modern fittings, exposed brick features, double glazing, gas central heating and an EPC rating of C.
For an investor this building offers multiple routes: hold the café and rent both apartments for steady income, refurbish and reconfigure flats for higher yields, or apply for conversion to a single substantial beachside dwelling. For an owner-occupier the location is a strong draw — direct sea views, a glass-fronted balcony and walking access to local amenities and transport links — but be aware of the compact overall footprint and small plot size, which limit extension options.
Material considerations: the café tenant occupies the shop under a lease with break clauses and modest rent; the property footprint is small (total 649 sq ft reported) and plot size is limited; and any change of use or major works will need planning and leaseholder consideration. Overall, the address, freehold title and flexible layout make this a high-potential coastal investment or a characterful conversion project.
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