1-bedroom flat · CT20 3EA
Sold STCListed 58 days
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About
This glorious one-bedroom apartment is part of the upper ground floor of West Lawn, a Grade II Listed building on Sandgate Esplanade. Communal hall with door to entrance hall.
The generous reception room welcomes you with exposed wooden beams, a decorative fireplace, and all perfectly illuminated by a large set of Georgian French doors with side windows framing the stunning sea views.
A galley kitchen with cream wall and base units with wooden countertops, with a door to the rear of the building. There is a cosy bedroom and an en suite bathroom.
Enjoy the best of coastal living with a private balcony overlooking the beach - perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets.
This delightful home combines period features, spacious living and breathtaking sea views. The property is being offered to the open market with no onward chain and a long lease.
This outstanding apartment presents an exceptional opportunity to enjoy a sophisticated seaside lifestyle in one of the area's most desirable coastal locations.
Entrance hall - Kitchen 1.73m x 3.3m Living Room 3.91m x 5.89m Bedroom 3.89m x 4.01m Bathroom 1.28m x 2.08m Lease information Leasehold: Lease 999 years, with 939 remaining Service Charge: £1,440 pa Ground Rent: £5 pa (not collected) Balcony Front balcony/terrace with sea views.
Parking - On street Disclaimer These property details are for guidance only and do not form part of any offer or contract. All measurements are approximate.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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