Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, CT20
By Reeds Rains
£ 175,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Reeds Rains says ..
A good sized one bedroom ground floor GARDEN apartment located in a popular and convenient location opposite the beautiful Kingsnorth Gardens and ideal for Folkestone Central railway station which provides fast links to London in under one hour. The accommodation can be found on the ground floor ...
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom property situated in Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, presents a mixed bag of advantages and disadvantages for potential buyers. Its strongest asset is undoubtedly its location. The close proximity to Folkestone Central station provides convenient access to high-speed rail links to London, making it an attractive proposition for commuters. Nearby schools, with some boasting a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, will further enhance its appeal to families. The addition of a private garden, despite needing attention, adds further value. However, the property’s condition needs considering. The interior images reveal a dated aesthetic, with the kitchen and bathroom being particularly in need of an upgrade. While this presents an opportunity for potential buyers to personalize the space, the cost of modernisation should be factored into the overall investment. The asking price of £175,000 must be assessed relative to the cost of renovations. The presence of numerous properties in the street with a broad range of prices further underscores the need for a careful appraisal by potential buyers of the needed renovation costs and how those costs translate to value for money. Overall, this property could be a worthwhile purchase for a buyer willing to undertake some improvements, particularly those looking for a convenient location and transport links.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 716.50
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 192,063.00 £Decreased by 35.58 %
- Est sale value
- 218,532.50 £Increased by 6.27 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,278.00 £/moIncreased by 20.45 %
- Est letting value
- 1,433.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 7.98 %Increased by 86.89 %
- Crime Rate
- 7.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Coastal Park | Other Independent Special School | Requires improvement | 0.31 KM |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Other Independent School | Good | 0.60 KM |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.62 KM |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Academy Converter | Good | 0.64 KM |
| School Of English Studies | Miscellaneous | 0.78 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose House | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cliffestone Court | £ 180,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Clifton Mansions | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Palmerston Street | £ 150,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Park Farm Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Central | 5035 | FKC | 0.06 KM |
| Folkestone West | 5027 | FKW | 1.75 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 175,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 | £ 170,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 175,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 155,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 150,000 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Kingsnorth Gardens | £ 65,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 16 Kingsnorth Gardens | £ 520,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 18 Kingsnorth Gardens | £ 506,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 5 Kingsnorth Gardens | £ 366,500 | 0.02 KM |
| 14 Kingsnorth Gardens | £ 336,000 | 0.02 KM |