A three-bed penthouse apartment with sea views has gone on the market for nearly £2 million.

The pricey flat is on the top floor of Olivia Court, in Seabrook near Hythe, and has panoramic views of the beach and Royal Military Canal.

Although no photos of the inside have been released yet, photos of the exterior have been added to the online listing from agents C.R. Child & Partners.

The apartment boasts three bedrooms and a study, undercroft parking for two cars, under floor heating, a lift, smart lighting and a sun terrace.

The home also includes a private reception hall, walk in cupboards, bespoke kitchen, 85 inch TV, open plan living space which leads to the terrace, bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and walk in wardrobes and a Juliet balcony.

It has an asking price of £1,950,000.

The description from the agents reads: "Situated in an enviable location having panoramic views over the Royal Military Canal and out to sea.

"The coastal village of Sandgate, which is within level walking distance, offers a good selection of eateries, pubs, cafes and antique/antiquity shops.

"The promenade leads on to the coastal park with access to the Folkestone Harbour Arm having had much investment in recent years and offering pop up restaurants and bars, together with open air cinema and champagne bar located in the old lighthouse.

"The Cinque Port town of Hythe is also easily accessed and offers the all important Waitrose, together with a Sainsbury's and Aldi store. The town also has the historic Royal Military Canal running through its centre. High-speed rail services are available from both Folkestone stations giving access to St Pancras London in just over fifty minutes.

"The M20 Motorway, Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover are also easily accessed by car."

Two penthouse apartments have been added to Olivia Court. The second is expected to go on the market with an asking price of £1,650,000.

More new homes along the Folkestone district coastline are also being created, including on the beach in front of the Leas Lift.

This development, named Shoreline, will see 84 new homes built on the shingle and is phase one of a planned 1,000 home development linking all the way to Folkestone Harbour Arm.

Nearly 100 flats are also being created above the Leas Pavilion in Folkestone, with the historic theatre also being renovated.

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