Overlooking Sandgate Beach in Folkestone, this beautifully renovated one-bedroom apartment is perched beside the promenade. Carefully preserved original features work in tandem with a wonderfully bright, tactile interior. An uninterrupted sea view from the living room’s central bay window establishes a constant connection with the everchanging seascape beyond. Folkestone town centre and its lively harbour are a short drive or cycle away.

The Tour

The building is set back from the esplanade, just 50 yards from Sandgate Beach. The façade is characterised by its wide bay windows, typical of the grand Victorian architecture that runs along this stretch of the coast. The apartment is accessed through a well-maintained communal hallway. Inside, the eye is immediately drawn through the hallway to the main living space at the front of the plan.

The restored ceiling rose and original cornicing sits in contrast with the engineered oak floorboards and sleek new kitchen. A large bay windows centres the room, drawing in swathes of southerly light and framing the breathtaking view of the sea. Fitted with bench seating, it provides the perfect spot for dining or a sun-drenched reading nook.

The kitchen has been designed with a real focus on the tactility of materials. Oak worktops and handles, Hansgrohe taps and a Venetian plaster splashback finished with beeswax establish a wonderfully textured palette. A large pull-out pantry and open shelving offer easily accessible storage. A glazed door partitions this space from the hallways, filtering light deeper into the plan.

The bedroom sits at the rear of the apartment and has towering ceilings, built-in wardrobes and a large window. Attached is an en suite bathroom. Here, a generous walk-in shower clad in honed marble, a Crittall-style shower screen and brass fixtures and fittings create an opulent finish.

There is a separate WC off the hallway finished in soft pink with snatches of light reflected by the brass taps. The hallway widens as it runs towards the back of the plan – the current owners have configured this as a useful workspace. A separate utility room sits beside the back door, which opens to a small private courtyard.

Outdoor Space

Paved with large slate tiles, the private courtyard garden is ideal for enjoying the afternoon sun with space for a small table and chairs. Trellis panels bound the room perfectly for trailing plants to flourish and add some greenery. Sandgate Beach stretches out just 50 yards across the road.

The Area

Folkestone is a beautiful seaside town on the southern Kent coast, renowned for its history as a key seaport and its Victorian expansion into an attractive coastal resort. The town’s boulevards, towns houses and squares were the vision of Decimus Burton, one of the foremost architects and planners of the 19th century.

Sandgate is a neighbourhood just to the east of the main town with its own distinctive characters and secluded beaches. Local highlights include John Dory, The Dog House, Orchard Lane Coffee House, Loaf, and independent antique shops.

The main town offers many shops and cafes—the Old High Street winds between independent shops and cafes towards the newly redeveloped Harbour Arm. The Harbour Arm stretches out to sea with beautiful views of the White Cliffs, the Harbourside Restaurant, and The Good Yards street food market. The old Victorian station has been beautifully preserved at the harbour’s edge, now home to wildflowers and sea view seating.

The Folkestone Triennial brings exciting and varied installations, screenings and talks to the town every three years, adding to the already rich cultural offering.

Folkestone Central runs mainline services into London St Pancras in under an hour. The Eurotunnel just outside town offers easy connections to France.

Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: approx. 954 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £1,200 per annum
Council Tax Band: A

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.