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Retail Properties for Sale Within 5 miles of the Sandgate, Folkestone

More details for 117 Enbrook Vly, Folkestone - Retail for Sale

117 Enbrook Vly

Folkestone, CT20 3NE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £275,000
  • 792 sq ft

Folkestone Retail for Sale

This property offers a rare opportunity to acquire or lease a fully fitted, high-specification café prominently located in Enbrook Valley, Folkestone. Designed to accommodate 40 covers, the café benefits from a complete refurbishment, including a newly fitted shopfront, LED lighting, air conditioning, and a professionally equipped commercial kitchen with extraction. Over £200,000 has been invested in upgraded infrastructure, including new wiring, plumbing, and laminate flooring throughout. The property includes a garage for storage and features rear access for deliveries. A small office, compliant disabled WC, men’s WC, and an advanced fire alarm and CCTV system are also provided. Parking is readily available to the front of the premises. Situated within a vibrant parade of shops, this site is within walking distance of Folkestone West station (with HS1 connections to London St Pancras in 56 minutes) and approximately 9 miles from the Port of Dover. Nearby businesses include convenience stores, takeaways, salons, and newsagents, generating consistent footfall.

Contact:

Motis Estates

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

09/05/2026
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More details for 162 High St, Hythe - Retail for Sale

162 High St

Hythe, CT21 5JR

  • Retail for Sale
  • £130,000
  • 3,361 sq ft
  • Security System

Hythe Retail for Sale

Motis Estates are proud to offer a Freehold Investment in the heart of Hythe High Street. The investment is currently occupied and will be sold with tenants in situ.<br /><br />Situated on the High Street, there are numerous retail outlets such as WH Smiths, Boots, Iceland and several independent shops all in the vicinity in the picturesque Cinque Port Town of Hythe, approximately 4 miles from the Channel Tunnel terminal and Folkestone. The town centre offers a range of Multiple Retailers and banks and enjoys a wide variety of retail outlets and businesses giving a good mixed trading environment. Sandling mainline railway station, the M20 motorway and Ports of Dover and Folkestone are also easily accessed by car.<br /><br />The investment consists of a ground floor café/bakery premises with a rear kitchen. The retail area has a part-tiled and part timber floor. To the rear of the premises is a store, kitchen and WC facilities. <br /><br />We understand the premises has approximately 16 covers.<br /><br />The ground floor premises is currently let for a term of 10 years from 1st June 2023 at a rent of £800 per month. There is a rent review in 2028. Lease available upon request. <br /><br />£150 per annum ground rent from 2xResidential Flats <br /><br />Accommodation <br /><br />Ground Floor <br />Retail Area: 40.1 sq m<br />Rear Office: 13.7 sq m<br />Kitchen: 5.2 sq m<br /><br />Total: 59 sq m (634 sq ft)<br /> <br />Energy Performance Certificate: The property has the following EPC ratings:<br /><br />The premises has a current energy efficient rating of 45 (Band B) valid until October 2035.<br />Full EPC recommendation report and certificate are available on request. <br /><br />Services: Water, Gas, Drainage and Electric<br /><br />Use: E Class<br /><br />Price: £140,000<br /> <br />Viewing Strictly by appointment through Motis Estates Chartered Surveyors in Folkestone by calling[use Contact Agent Button] or e-mailing [use Contact Agent Button] <br /> <br />SUBJECT TO CONTRACT (This firm operates a Complaints Handling Procedure, details of which are available upon request).

Contact:

Motis Estates

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

18/04/2026
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More details for 2 Church St, Folkestone - Retail for Sale

2 Church St

Folkestone, CT20 1SE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £350,000
  • 1,562 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: D

Folkestone Retail for Sale

Motis Estates are proud to advertise a prominent bar and 1 bedroom flat situated in the heart of Folkestone Town Centre in Church Street with fantastic connections to local transport links, and Folkestone Central, taking you to London in less than an hour. The property is in the main through flow to the Folkestone Harbour Arm with more than 100,000 visitors a year.<br /><br />Situated in a prime trading location within Folkestone town centre, with a variety of retail users in the vicinity including multiples such as beauty salons, barbers, coffee shops and restaurants. Folkestone's famous Old High Street is only 50 yards around the corner.<br /><br />On street parking is available outside the premises for free after 6pm there are several public car parks including multi storeys within easy walking distance of the premises.<br /><br />The property consists of a bar which is let on a FRI lease with a rent of £15,000 per annum until September 2040 with three yearly rent reviews.<br /><br />The one bedroom flat is let at £725 pcm on a standard AST since September 2024.<br /><br />There are 5 other flats sold on long leaseholds with the Freehold valued at approx £35,000.<br /><br />The property comprises the following: <br /><br />Bar: 1562 sq ft <br />Flat: 318 sq ft <br /><br />Use: E Use Class<br /><br />Energy Performance Certificate: <br /><br />Bar: TBC<br />Flat: 75 (C) valid until May 2027.<br /><br />Services: Water, Gas, Drainage and Electricity<br /><br />Rateable Value: £7,300 (Folkestone and Hythe District Council (2024/2025). Small Business Rates Relief eligible.<br /><br />Council Tax: Band A<br /><br />Viewing Strictly by appointment through Motis Estates Chartered Surveyors in Folkestone.[use Contact Agent Button] or [use Contact Agent Button] <br /> <br />SUBJECT TO CONTRACT (This firm operates a Complaints Handling Procedure, details of which are available upon request).

Contact:

Motis Estates

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

21/10/2025
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More details for 55 Dover Rd, Folkestone - Retail for Sale

55 Dover Rd

Folkestone, CT20 1LD

  • Retail for Sale
  • £300,000
  • 2,074 sq ft
  • Security System

Folkestone Retail for Sale

Motis Estates are proud to offer a prominent commercial unit within the East of Folkestone for sale which has the potential to be converted into a number of dwellings or can be used as the current use of a Car Garage which has an MOT Testing station. The property is situated in a popular residential area with multiple local schools and workplaces close by. The property benefits from a shutter at the front, large workshop, office and additional living space on the first and second floor which is currently used as storage. There is a large yard to the rear for parking.<br/><br/>There are two titles involved in the sale: K409265 and K797563<br/><br/>The site comprises a ground floor B2 industrial unit located within the urban area on the edge of Folkestone town. The unit is located within a row of residential flats and houses. The unit is the only commercial unit in this otherwise residential terrace row. There are residential units directly adjoining the side of the B2 unit. To the rear of the unit is a large yard which is currently being used as parking. <br/><br/>To the northwest and west of the site is a 3-storey terrace row fronting onto Dover Road. This terrace row contains a residential flats above as well as 3-storey properties subdivided into flats at ground floor level and above therefore the site may have the potential to be developed into a similiar scheme or additional units unit the rear. <br/><br/>The first and second floor flats is currently laid out as a residential flat but is used for storage. There is no Council Tax as it is not being used as a dwelling. <br/><br/>The property is currently being used as a trading garage with MOT usage and therefore has the ability to continue as a garage or for storage and has the benefit of three phase power.<br/><br/>Ground floor internal storage 11.7 sq m 126 sq ft<br/>Ground floor workshop 146.2 sq m 1573 sq ft<br/>Ground floor office 10.7 sq m 115 sq ft<br/>Ground floor canopy 24.2 sq m 260 sq ft<br/> <br/>First <br/> <br/>WC 1.3 sq m 14 sq ft<br/>Kitchen 8.6 sq m 92 sq ft<br/>Living Room 16.5 sq m 177 sq ft<br/>Bedroom 9.4 sq m 101 sq ft<br/>Bedroom 7.7 sq m 82 sq ft<br/><br/>Second <br/>Bathroom 3.5 sq m 37 sq ft<br/><br/>Total 239.6 sq m 2579 sq ft<br/><br/>Total including Yard = 0.145 acres (6,296) on ground.<br/><br/>Energy Performance Certificate: The property has an EPC rating of C (71) valid until November 2035.<br/><br/>Services: Water, Drainage and Electric. We understand there is a three phase supply.<br/><br/>Use: E Class.<br/><br/>Business Rates - Folkestone & Hythe District Council[use Contact Agent Button] advise that the current rateable value as of 1st April 2023 is £9,800.<br/><br/>It is understood that there may be an element of small business relief in respect of the rates payable and applicants should make their own enquiries of the local authority.<br/><br/>Viewing Strictly by appointment through Motis Estates Chartered Surveyors in Folkestone by calling[use Contact Agent Button] or e-mailing [use Contact Agent Button]<br/><br/>SUBJECT TO CONTRACT (This firm operates a Complaints Handling Procedure, details of which are available upon request).<br/><br/>IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM MOTIS ESTATES<br/><br/>Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquires to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property. We have not tested any services, systems or appliances at this property. We strongly recommend that all the information we provide be verified by you on inspection, and by your Surveyor and Conveyancer.

Contact:

Motis Estates

Property Subtype:

Vehicle Repair Garage

Date on Market:

17/12/2025
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More details for 29 Guildhall St, Folkestone - Retail for Sale

29 Guildhall St

Folkestone, CT20 1EB

  • Retail for Sale
  • £625,000
  • 1,295 sq ft
  • Security System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Folkestone Retail for Sale

Motis Estates are proud to offer a mixed use investment in the hear of Folkestone Town Centre.<br/><br/>The property consists of a modern commercial shop unit in Guildhall Street let at £650 PCM and 4 Flats. <br/><br/>Situated within Folkestone town centre, with a variety of retail users in the vicinity including multiples such as Beauty Salons, Tea Rooms, Barbers and other independent businesses.<br/><br/>Parking is available near the premises for 1 hour in 3 and there are several public car parks including multi storeys within easy walking distance of the premises.<br/><br/>Income: <br/><br/>Shop: £650 PCM<br/>Flat 1A (1 Bedroom) - Vacant - Potential £550 PCM<br/>Flat 1 (1 Bedroom) - Let - £500 PCM<br/>Flat 2 (2 Bedroom) - Let - £700 PCM<br/>Flat 3 (2 Bedroom) - Let - £725 PCM<br/><br/>Potential Income: £3,125 PCM (£37,500 PA)<br/><br/>Services: Electricity and Mains Water are connected. <br/> <br/>Energy Performance Certificate:<br/><br/>Flat 1, 29 Guildhall Street, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1EB D 18 June 2033<br/>Flat 1a, 29 Guildhall Street, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1EB C 6 July 2030<br/>Flat 2, 29 Guildhall Street, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1EB D 5 April 2033<br/>Flat 3, 29 Guildhall Street, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1EB C 31 March 2033<br/><br/>Shop - B (39) valid until December 2034.<br/><br/>Price: £625,000 (no VAT)<br/><br/>Main Photo is taken from Google Maps (2018)<br/> <br/>Viewing Strictly by appointment through these offices.<br/> <br/>SUBJECT TO CONTRACT (This firm operates a Complaints Handling Procedure, details of which are available upon request).<br/><br/>Please contact Kris Foster MRICS on[use Contact Agent Button] for further details.

Contact:

Motis Estates

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

20/11/2025
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FAQs About Retail Property For Sale in Sandgate

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How many retail properties are currently available for sale in Sandgate?
There are currently 0 retail properties available for sale. Sizes range from to , with an average size of. Available opportunities may include high street shops, retail units, shopping centre space, neighbourhood parades and mixed-use investments.
How much does retail property cost in Sandgate?
The average asking price is approximately per sq ft, with prices ranging from to per sq ft. Values are influenced by factors such as location, footfall, tenant strength, lease terms and the overall condition of the property.
What factors influence retail property values?
Location is often the most important factor, alongside footfall levels, tenant quality, lease length, rental income, nearby occupiers and local market conditions. Properties with strong trading locations and established tenants may attract greater investor demand.
What sizes of retail property are available?
Available properties range from to , with an average size of. Opportunities may suit independent retailers, owner-occupiers, investors and larger multi-site operators.
What are the benefits of investing in retail property?
Retail property can provide long-term rental income and the potential for capital growth. Well-located assets with established tenants may offer predictable income streams, while properties with redevelopment or alternative-use potential can provide additional opportunities for value creation.
What risks should I consider before buying?
Potential risks include tenant vacancy, changing consumer behaviour, local competition, economic conditions and shifts in retail demand. Understanding the strength of the location and the sustainability of rental income is an important part of any acquisition decision.
How does lease length affect investment performance?
Longer leases can provide greater income certainty, while shorter leases may offer opportunities for rent growth or repositioning. Investors should review rent review provisions, break clauses and tenant obligations when assessing an asset.
What types of tenants occupy retail property?
Retail occupiers can include national retailers, convenience stores, restaurants, cafés, health and beauty businesses, service providers and independent operators. The mix of tenants can influence both investment performance and future demand.
Can a retail property be used for other purposes?
Many retail premises fall within Use Class E, which may allow a degree of flexibility between retail, office, hospitality, health and other commercial uses. However, any proposed change of use should be confirmed with the local planning authority.
What due diligence should I carry out before buying?
Buyers should review leases, tenant covenant strength, service charge arrangements, planning permissions, title documents, environmental matters and building condition reports. Professional legal and surveying advice is strongly recommended before completing a purchase.
What additional costs should I budget for?
In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), legal fees, surveys, finance costs, insurance and any refurbishment or maintenance works that may be required.

Discover More Retail Properties for Sale in the Sandgate, Folkestone

With 0 retail units currently available for sale in Sandgate, the area presents a solid opportunity for investors seeking income-producing commercial property. Shops and retail premises remain a resilient asset class in Sandgate, particularly in high-footfall streets, suburban centres, and growing residential areas. Investors can choose from single-let high street shops, parade investments, convenience stores, and mixed-use buildings with both retail and residential components. Tenants often include local independents, cafés, national chains, and essential services such as pharmacies or food outlets, providing reliable rental income and long-term potential.

When purchasing a retail property in Sandgate, key considerations include location footfall, tenant strength, lease terms, and scope for asset management. Prime areas close to transport links, schools, or densely populated neighbourhoods are typically in higher demand. Investors should assess the EPC rating, permitted use under Class E, and whether there’s potential to convert upper floors or reconfigure the unit. Well-let shops with full repairing and insuring (FRI) leases and upward-only rent reviews offer strong yield stability, while underused stock may present redevelopment or repositioning opportunities. With the right due diligence, retail units in Sandgate can form a valuable part of a diversified investment portfolio.

  • Footfall & visibility: Prioritise high street, corner, or parade locations with strong local catchments
  • Tenant covenant: Assess trading history, sector resilience, and lease security
  • Lease structure: Favour long-term FRI leases with upward-only rent reviews
  • Permitted use: Class E properties offer flexibility for shops, cafés, clinics, or services
  • Rental yield & growth: Evaluate rent levels and local demand for retail space
  • Repositioning potential: Consider refurbishment, signage improvements, or upper floor conversion
  • Exit strategy: Plan for long-term hold, break-up, or onward sale to owner-occupiers or funds

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