Summary - Flat 3, 17 Earls Avenue CT20 2HG
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Spacious character apartment near station ideal for downsizers and commuters.
Two double bedrooms with large proportions and high ceilings
Spacious lounge/diner with bay window and ample natural light
Fitted kitchen; Worcester Bosch boiler fitted November 2024
One-fifth share of freehold; c.960 years remaining on lease
Service charge approximately £1,200 per year; no ground rent
Victorian solid brick construction; walls likely uninsulated
No private outside space; communal entrance and stairs to first floor
Area classified as deprived; cosmopolitan student neighbourhood character
Set on the first floor of a grand Victorian building on Earls Avenue, this two-bedroom apartment offers generous rooms, period charm and excellent commuter links. A large lounge/diner with a feature bay window and high ceilings fills the home with light and overlooks the tree-lined avenue. The kitchen is fitted and the Worcester Bosch boiler was installed in November 2024, reducing immediate heating concerns.
Practical for downsizers or purchasers seeking a characterful home close to town, the flat comes with a one-fifth share of the freehold and about 960 years remaining on the lease. The location is a major draw: Folkestone West station, the Leas, Harbour Arm and the Creative Quarter are all within short walking distance, and the M20, Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover are easily reached by car.
There are maintenance and context points to note. The building is Victorian solid brick with assumed no cavity insulation in the walls, so further insulation or upgrades may be needed to improve energy efficiency. Service charge is approximately £1,200 per year; there is no ground rent. The wider area is classified as deprived with an average crime level and a cosmopolitan, student-heavy neighbourhood character—amenities are abundant but the street scene is mixed.
Chain-free and with a long lease, this apartment suits buyers seeking immediate occupation, a project to add value through sympathetic upgrades, or a low-hassle pied-à-terre for regular London commuters. Council tax is described as cheap and there is no flood risk, making the property practical as well as pretty.
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