Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20
By Reeds Rains
£ 275,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Reeds Rains says ..
A spacious top floor apartment located in the popular west end of Folkestone overlooking the beautifully kept Grimston Gardens. The apartment features a large open plan lounge/diner with access to the fitted kitchen and a useful walk-in cupboard. There is a family bathroom along with a separate s...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment in Folkestone, Kent, offers a blend of desirable features and some areas that could benefit from improvement. The property’s location in the central area of Folkestone is a significant advantage, offering easy access to the town’s amenities, including shops, transportation (Folkestone Central and Folkestone West stations being within reasonable walking distance), and local schools. The communal garden area provides some outdoor space, although not extensive.
From the images, the interior appears clean and functional. The kitchen and bathrooms present a reasonably modern design and seem to be well-maintained. However, certain elements appear dated, such as some of the furniture and interior decoration style, and some modern updates would enhance the apartment. Overall the condition is reasonable, but not at the top end of the market.
The listed price falls within a competitive range for similar properties in the vicinity of Folkestone Central. While a detailed square-foot comparison is challenging due to missing data on comparable properties’ sizes, the overall cost appears fair given the location and condition. Potential buyers may want to factor in potential costs for updates, renovations, or furnishing to suit their tastes. The lack of significant private outdoor space is a point to consider for buyers prioritizing larger gardens.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 7
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 1,043.90
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 192,063.00 £Decreased by 35.58 %
- Est sale value
- 318,389.50 £Increased by 6.27 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,278.00 £/moIncreased by 20.45 %
- Est letting value
- 2,087.80 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 7.98 %Increased by 86.89 %
- Crime Rate
- 8.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Of English Studies | Miscellaneous | 0.18 KM | |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Other Independent School | Good | 0.37 KM |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park | Other Independent Special School | Requires improvement | 0.90 KM |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.97 KM |
| Sandgate Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.14 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffestone Court | £ 180,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cliffe House | £ 975,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Primrose House | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wellfield Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Clifton Mansions | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Central | 5035 | FKC | 0.95 KM |
| Folkestone West | 5027 | FKW | 1.09 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 275,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QD | £ 240,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 300,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, Kent | £ 180,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, Kent | £ 300,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 37d Grimston Avenue | £ 268,500 | 0.06 KM |
| 35c Grimston Avenue | £ 183,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 35d Grimston Avenue | £ 195,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 37c Grimston Avenue | £ 230,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 35f Grimston Avenue | £ 160,000 | 0.06 KM |