The Parade, Folkestone, Kent

This Victorian four storey property has been completely renovated by the current owners, while still retaining charming period features. It is located in a quiet cul-de-sac with residents parking, close to the artisan Creative Quarter and has nearby access via steps to the seafront and the Harbour Arm.

The property has immediate external appeal with its bay and sash windows, mellow brickwork and chimneys. While internally period features include high skirtings, dado and picture rails, coved ceilings, original staircase and wood flooring, internal period doors plus Georgian style shutters and fireplaces.

It is approached via a pedestrian gate and a patterned block paved pathway leading to the porch with a period style front door that opens into the entrance hall with stairs to the upper floors. The impressive kitchen and dining/family is open plan has a seating area and a fireplace with a log burner adjacent to the bay window providing sea glimpses. The modern kitchen includes a large range cooker, an American style fridge freezer and a dishwasher. Steps lead down to the lower part of the ground floor and includes a corridor with five fitted double cupboards, a cloakroom/utility room and a charming study with three bi-fold doors to the rear terrace and additional storage cupboards.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms including the main with a bay window featuring views over the harbour, while the next half landing provides access to a family bathroom and a single bedroom. The next floor includes a double bedroom and a charming lounge with superb sea views, a wall of fitted bookshelves and a fireplace with a log burner.

On the half landing leading to the top floor there is access to a delightful balcony where you can sit and enjoy views to the Folkestone Downs. While at the top of the house there is a shower room, storage cupboard and two double bedrooms with partially vaulted ceilings. One includes an original fireplace and the other is currently in use as an office.

What the Owner says:

We moved here as we wanted a family home near the centre of town with easy access to the seafront. The property was in a dilapidated state when we bought it, so we gutted it from top to bottom, replacing all the electrics, heating and plumbing, fully redecorated and created a new kitchen and bathrooms. We installed hardwood double glazed sash windows and shutters, as we wanted to keep the original style.
The location is ideal as we are in a cul-de-sac, so it’s very quiet and safe for the children. We love being able to walk to all of Folkestone’s restaurants and bars and can be on the beach in a matter of minutes. Between the Leas, the Harbour Arm, Folkestone Music Town and the Folkestone Triennial outdoor art exhibition, there are always free events throughout the year. It’s a wonderful, creative town filled with interesting shops, places and people. A bonus of living here is how close we are to Europe. As well as being able to see the French coast from our house, we can be at Le Shuttle in 15 minutes and in France in another 35 minutes.
From Folkestone Central station it is an easy commute to London with St Pancras under an hour away. The town also has excellent state schools including the Outstanding St Eanswythe primary school, which is under 5 minutes walking distance of the house. There are also two very good grammar schools with the Harvey Grammar also being rated Outstanding by Ofsted.