Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 £599,950

2 Bedroom Apartment  For Sale £599,950

DESCRIPTION
Situated in a prime West End Location, seconds from the famous Leas Promenade, this stunning apartment occupies the upper ground floor of this handsome Victorian building. The apartment which comprises a total of 1800 square feet of accommodation, is beautifully presented throughout and having been sympathetically converted, retains a wealth of original features including impressive fireplaces, joinery and architectural mouldings.

The building is approached via a flight of marble steps from where one can see The Leas and the sea. On entering the property you are welcomed by a beautifully panelled entrance hall beyond which the elegantly proportioned accommodation comprises a magnificent dining hall with an impressive fireplace, mullioned stained glass windows depicting coats of arms and beautiful panelling. The accommodation radiates from here and includes a particularly generous sitting room, a magnificent kitchen/dining/living space designed to compliment a modern lifestyle, with bespoke cabinetry and other enviable features, two double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe) and a smartly equipped shower room.

The apartment benefits from its own private garden which has been thoughtfully planted for year round interest and provides a beautiful environment for alfresco dining and entertaining. On street parking is readily available and permits can be purchased from the local authority.

For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.

SITUATION
Earls Avenue is a particularly sought after location leading to The Leas Promenade and Shorncliffe Road which provides direct access to Folkestone West Mainline Station. The property is situated within Folkestone's sought after West End approximately 1 mile from Folkestone town centre and a short, level walk from Folkestone Central Station where the High Speed Link to London, St Pancras is available (journey times of under an hour). The picturesque Leas Promenade is moments away from where access can be gained to the coastal path at the foot of The Leas which can be followed all the way to Folkestone Harbour with the recently revitalised "Harbour Arm" with champagne bar, restaurants, cafes and live music. The vibrant village of Sandgate with its eclectic mix of village store, antiques shops, boutiques, public houses, cafes and restaurants is a little further where the long stretches of shingle beach and sailing club can be found by meandering down one of the pretty lanes or alleyways from the high street. The Cinque Ports Town of Hythe with its bustling High street and Waitrose, is approximately 5 miles away to the west.

There is a variety of sporting facilities available along the coast, including rowing and sailing clubs, cricket, squash and bowls clubs. There are also a choice of golf courses in the immediate vicinity together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre. The High Speed Rail Link service to London, with a journey time to St Pancras of less than an hour, is available at Folkestone West Station and Ashford International (16 miles). The M20 motorway network and the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton (Calais 35 minutes) are about 1 and 3 miles distant respectively.