Hunters says ..
GUIDE PRICE OF £300,000 - £325,000 - NO ONWARD CHAIN. A striking well presented two bedroom apartment, which offers its own private balcony that can be directly access via the sitting room and is situated in the high desirable West End, within easy access to a mainline station allowing to ability...
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment in Folkestone offers a blend of modern convenience and period charm. Located on Grimston Avenue, it benefits from its close proximity to two main train stations – Folkestone Central and Folkestone West – enhancing its commutability. Several schools, including some with good Ofsted ratings, are within walking distance, making it potentially appealing to families. The property itself appears well-maintained and updated, showcasing a stylish modern kitchen and bathroom. The interior design is attractive, offering a blend of contemporary and traditional elements. However, the apartment’s plot size is minimal, consisting only of a small balcony. The asking price of £300,000 requires further investigation given the available information on nearby comparable properties, which appear to range widely in price. Further research into local property prices per square foot and a full survey would be needed to assess the complete value of this property compared to similar properties in the area. While not lacking in appeal, the limited land and some uncertainties on pricing compared to the market lead to an overall neutral assessment.
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
- 8
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 827.96
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 192,063.00 £Decreased by 35.58 %
- Est sale value
- 252,527.80 £Increased by 6.27 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,278.00 £/moIncreased by 20.45 %
- Est letting value
- 1,655.92 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 7.98 %Increased by 86.89 %
- Crime Rate
- 11.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Of English Studies | Miscellaneous | 0.39 KM | |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Other Independent School | Good | 0.55 KM |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park | Other Independent Special School | Requires improvement | 1.06 KM |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.17 KM |
| Sandgate Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.19 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffe House | £ 975,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cliffestone Court | £ 180,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Clifton Mansions | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Primrose House | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wellfield Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Central | 5035 | FKC | 1.07 KM |
| Folkestone West | 5027 | FKW | 1.24 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 375,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 250,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 | £ 250,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| 3 Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 375,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Grimston Avenue, FOLKESTONE, CT20 | £ 250,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | £ 230,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 11 Grimston Avenue | £ 50,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 7b Grimston Avenue | £ 110,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 4 Grimston Avenue | £ 485,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 158a Sandgate Road | £ 282,000 | 0.07 KM |