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1 bed flat for sale Major Close, Folkestone, CT20

Asking price

£189,000

Added on 16/09/2026

New home

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Leasehold; 118 years left(from the agent's description)

Service charge £1,300 a year

* From the agent's description. Check it with them before you rely on it.

Key features

SPACIOUS ONE BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR FLAT
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN AND RECEPTION ROOM
UNDERFLOOR HEATING
HIGH CEILINGS AND HIGH END FINISHES THROUGHOUT
SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION WITH SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE
ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE & VISTORS SPACES
CLOSE TO SEAFRONT IN SANDGATE
EASY ACCESS TO M20 AND HIGH SPEED HS1 LINK TO LONDON
SHARE OF FREEHOLD - 118 YEARS LEFT ON LEASE

About this property

A spacious one bedroom first floor apartment in a desirable area. This light and airy home offers a perfect blend of modern living and convenience, making it an ideal choice for individuals or couples seeking a comfortable home.

Upon entering, you will find a well-appointed open plan kitchen/reception room that provides a warm and inviting space for relaxation or entertaining guests. The flat features one spacious bedroom, designed to be a peaceful retreat, ensuring a restful night's sleep. The bathroom is thoughtfully designed, offering both style and functionality.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,693
Band B

£1,975
Band C

£2,257
Band D

£2,539
Band E

£3,103
Band F

£3,667
Band G

£4,231
Band H

£5,078

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Folkestone and Hythe, 2026/27 bills run from £1,693 a year in band A to £5,078 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Folkestone and Hythe, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

26 comparables · within 2.8 miles

Priced above 73% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £189,000 Median £155,000 · £129,998 – £210,000

Compared with 26 1-bed flats for sale within 2.8 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices.

Location

Major Close, Folkestone, CT20

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £189,000

£94k £284k

Deposit10% £19,000

£0 £189k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £170,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £38,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Flat 7, The Old Officers Mess, 1, Major Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2025	n/a	n/a	n/a	£295,000
Flat 4, The Old Officers Mess, 1, Major Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2025	n/a	n/a	n/a	£293,000
Flat 9, The Old Officers Mess, 1, Major Close Flat / maisonette · new build	Flat / maisonette · new build	Feb 2023	n/a	n/a	n/a	£270,000
Flat 19, The Old Officers Mess, 1, Major Close Flat / maisonette · new build	Flat / maisonette · new build	Oct 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£252,500
Flat 7, The Old Officers Mess, 1, Major Close Flat / maisonette · new build	Flat / maisonette · new build	Aug 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£285,500
Flat 6, The Old Officers Mess, 1, Major Close Flat / maisonette · new build	Flat / maisonette · new build	Jul 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£250,000
Flat 24, The Old Officers Mess, 1, Major Close Flat / maisonette · new build	Flat / maisonette · new build	Jun 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£335,000
Flat 17, The Old Officers Mess, 1, Major Close Flat / maisonette · new build	Flat / maisonette · new build	May 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£260,000