For many people, a flat is the first step on the property ladder and often proves to be a more affordable option for first-time buyers.

However, these three luxurious flats break the mould with price tags that creep into the millions. So, what can you expect to get from three of Kent’s most expensive apartments?

Ocean Drive, Broadstairs

This three-bedroom property tops the list as the priciest flat in the county, coming in at a cool £1.7 million. The apartment, overlooking Broadstairs’ Joss Bay, has spectacular sea views and you can even spot Charles Dickens’ holiday home, Bleak House, in the distance.

All three bedrooms have their own en-suite bathrooms and the kitchen comes complete with a central breakfast bar and high-end appliances. There’s also underfloor heating, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a private terrace where you can admire the panoramic views.

Visit Homeland Estates to find out more.

North Frith Park, near Tonbridge

Located inside a Grade II listed building in Hadlow, near Tonbridge, this three-bedroom flat is set within stunning surroundings. The property, on the market for £1.45 million, is part of a gated estate with 65 acres of parkland including two lakes, a duck pond, cycle and footpaths, bluebell woods and a Victorian bathing pool.

The flat boasts a drawing room with a full-height bay window, a kitchen with integrated appliances, a study room with a fireplace and a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom.

Visit Savills to find out more.

Shoreline, Folkestone

A price tag of £1.3 million for a two-bedroom flat seems eye-watering, but it comes with truly spectacular views and a stylish, modern design. The penthouse apartment sits on the coastline in Folkestone, with the beach at your front door, so if you like to spend summer by the sea then you couldn’t get much closer.

The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, while the kitchen has been created with a contemporary style in mind. There’s also air conditioning throughout, two parking spaces and a private terrace where you can sit and watch the sunset over the water.

Visit Carter Jonas to find out more.