8 Metropole Court, Folkestone, Kent

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A fabulous west end luxury apartment in the prestigious Metropole Court in Folkestone

Guide Price £400,000

Accommodation 83 ft long Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Study, Utility, Master Bedroom with ‘Jack & Jill’ Bathroom, 2 further double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, WC, Lift.

Views & communal grounds and parking.

Situation 8 Metropole Court is situated in a prestigious and highly sought after location on the western end of the famous Leas Promenade. Folkestone town centre with a wide choice of shops and facilities is about a mile level walking distance along the Leas Promenade, with the Leas Cliff Hall and associated entertainment. There is a delightful coastal path from Sandgate to Folkestone where there is the restored water lift. There is a good selection of schools in the area including the Grammar Schools for Boys and Girls, and sporting facilities are available in Folkestone and also at the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre with golf courses in Hythe, together with rowing and sailing clubs and including the well regarded Sene Valley Golf Course.

Communications areFolkestone excellent with Town Folkestone Centre West – railwayabout station 1 mile just a 15 or 20 minute walk providing the Javelin high speed rail service to London St Pancras in less than one hour. Eurostar services toSandgate the Continent 0.3 run fromof a As milehford, International,Hythe 3 miles the Channel Tunnel terminal is at Cheriton, and regularCanterbury ferries run 20 from miles, Dover. Dover The M20 12 motorway miles is a short drive away, leading to the motorway network(Distances with the M25are linkingapproximate) to Gatwick and Heathrow.

Situation Continued: Communications are excellent with Folkestone West (1.1 miles) & Folkestone Central (0.9 of a mile) railway stations providing the Javelin high speed rail service to London St Pancras in less than one hour. Eurostar services to the Continent run from Ashford International, the Channel Tunnel terminal is at Cheriton, and regular ferries run from Dover. The M20 motorway is a short drive away, leading to the motorway network with the M25 linking to Gatwick and Heathrow.

Description 8 Metropole Court is a fantastic apartment known as the “Gentleman’s” apartments within the former Metropole Hotel. This splendid imposing Grade II Listed building we believe to be one of the first iron structures to be built in England and is located on the western end of Folkestone’s famous Leas promenade.

The apartment is situated at the western side of the building and enjoys lovely views from most rooms including partial sea views from the bedrooms. The apartment has been sympathetically restored and updated by the current owners creating a home of grandeur and elegance and the 83 ft long hallway sets the scene. With many original features and beautifully presented spacious rooms typical of its era this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Points of particular note include:  High cove ceilings with central roses  Deep skirting boards  Sash windows  Feature fireplaces  Luxury bathroom suite by Catchpole & Rye with hand cast fittings and marble tiling  Fitted kitchen, pantry, laundry room  Lift  Land and partial sea views.

Outside The property offers ample parking for residents with communal grounds being mainly laid to lawn with flower borders, mature trees and shrubs.

Residents’ Information Twice a year the residents plan a summer and winter party to be held in the main building reception area. There is also a communal laundry room, bike racks and there are also storage rooms which can be rented.

Property Information Services: Mains water, gas and electricity (services not tested) Local Authority: Shepway District Council – 01303 853000. Tax Band: “E” Maintenance & Ground Rent: £2,398.81 per six months which includes the water bill, maintenance, insurance, rubbish collection, 24 hour concierge service, public liability Tenure: Leasehold 999 years from 2012 with a share of the freehold.

Directions (CT20 2LT) Heading from Folkestone town centre in a westerly direction, proceed along the Sandgate Road, A2033, for approximately 0.5 of a mile and The Metropole will be found on the left hand side opposite Grimston Avenue.

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