Crete Road West, Folkestone, Kent, CT18

For sale by Modern Method of Auction; Starting Bid Price £45,000 plus Reservation Fee.

COLD WAR BUNKER ON AMAZING PLOT OF LAND!

Well this is not your average listing!!
MILES AND BARR are pleased to be offering a parcel of land set on Crete Road West with beautiful views over to France!
The plot is approximately 15 x 15 sq/m and occupies a spot off the road in beautiful surroundings and with gorgeous elevated views from its highest point. The plot is also set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is set opposite the North Downs Way walking path.

Accessed via a ladder, the bunker is a Royal Observation Corps Monitoring Post built by the MOD in 1971. It was apparently the last one built of over 1500 in the UK and it is very rare for one of these bunkers to have main road access and a driveway, as well as to remain in such good structural condition. None of the original interior fixtures and fittings remain, but the bunker stays dry with a reasonable ambient temperature year round despite the weather outside.
The property has a gated driveway and can accommodate around 6 cars. This piece of land could be an ideal place to pull up the motor home and enjoy the view!

Around 1 metre from the perimeter, there is a mains water man hole, where there is the potential to connect a water supply and also there is an un-tested BT line to the bunker, which may be possible to reactivate. (both with relevant plannings and regulations)

For health & safety reasons we cannot view internally and all viewings are un-accompanied.

Auctioneer Comments
This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd).

If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £349 inc VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.

The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £7080 inc VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty.
Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450. These services are optional.

These details are yet to be approved by the vendor.

Location Summary
Awarded Best Place to Live in The South East by The Times 2024; This coastal town is the very model of modern regeneration for shipshape and stylish living. Folkestone has seen much regeneration over the past few years, with much more planned going forward, especially surrounding the town centre and Harbour. Folkestone has a large array of shops, boutiques and restaurants as well as many hotels and tourist attractions. Folkestone is fortunate to have two High Speed Rail links to London, both offering a London commute in under an hour. There are great transport links to surrounding towns and cities and easy access to the continent too. With so much going on and with the future bright, Folkestone is an excellent location to both live and invest in.