No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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The Metropole
The Metropole
Private Balcony

3 bedroom apartment

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Apartment
3 bed
2 bath

Key information

Tenure: Share of freehold
Service charge: £6,000 per annum
Council tax: Band E
Broadband: Super-fast 76Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Share of freehold (981 years remaining)
A simply stunning three bedroom sea view apartment offering superb presentation throughout which is exemplified by the large south facing windows offering an abundance of light whilst retaining its original features. Situated on the second floor with all rooms facing due south with sea views which directly overlook The Leas and the English Channel with far reaching views out to France. The apartment is well presented and retains its original elegance and charm with high ceilings, deep skirting boards, and attractive cornices. Internally, the apartment comprises of three good sized bedrooms, a large lounge/dining room, a well fitted kitchen, main bathroom and en-suite shower room to the principal bedroom. Flat 204 has two balconies and uninterrupted and ever-changing sea views. The Metropole is a fine Grade II listed building of architectural and historical interest, was built as a hotel in the late 19th century. Whilst The Metropole retains its elegance and grandeur, including a wide sweeping staircase and other original features, it benefits from security systems, lift services and other modern necessities. To the rear of the building is a residents car park and to the front is the famous Leas promenade. Please call sole agents Reeds Rains on[use Contact Agent Button] to book your early viewing.


IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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Location
The Metropole is a ten-minute walk to the high-speed rail station from which there are thirty trains a day to London, with a journey time of less than an hour. Folkestone has a beautiful coast to countryside lifestyle and its West End retains much of its 19th Century elegance. Folkestone’s Creative Quarter, launched in 2002, is a winning example of creatively led regeneration. Today the Creative Quarter is home to wide range of creative and digital businesses and its galleries, outlets and events attract thousands of visitors. Folkestone’s broader regeneration continues, new projects are announced annually, and in 2022 and 2023 these included further development of the seafront area, residential schemes, and a major overhaul of the town centre.

Communal Entrance
Access via revolving entrance doorway to impressive communal entrance. Stairs or lift service to second floor.

Flat 204 The Metropole

Entrance Hall 12.05m x 1.22m (39' 6" x 4' 0")

Lounge/Dining Room 7.3m x 5.75m (23' 11" x 18' 10")

Private Balcony

Kitchen 3.86m x 2.25m (12' 8" x 7' 5")

Bedroom 1 5.35m x 4.66m (17' 7" x 15' 3")
Narrowing to 3.17m.

En-Suite Shower Room 2.91m x 1.48m (9' 7" x 4' 10")

Bedroom 2 4.3m x 4.15m (14' 1" x 13' 7")

Bedroom 3 3.27m x 2.91m (10' 9" x 9' 7")

Bathroom 4.53m x 1.6m (14' 10" x 5' 3")

Store Room
The apartment has the added benefit of a store room which is independent from the property.

Share of Freehold
We have been informed by our vendor that the property is being sold with a share of the freehold.

Lease Details
We have been informed by our vendor that the property has a 999 year lease.

Service Charge
We have been informed by our vendor that the current service charge is £6000 per annum which does include water rates.

Ground Rent
We have been informed by our vendor that there is no ground rent payable on this property.

Council Tax
Band - E

EPC Rating
EPC - B

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on January 14, 2022

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on January 14, 2022

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    Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

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    *Call rate information

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