Martin & Co says ..
MARTIN&CO are delighted to offer this one bedroom purpose built first floor retirement apartment to the market. Ideally located just a short stroll from the town centre, the property comprises lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. This apartment has no onward chain.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom apartment on Sandgate Road in Folkestone offers a convenient location close to the town centre and Folkestone Central train station. The property itself is a first-floor unit within a larger building. Based on the photographs provided, the apartment appears clean but dated. The décor is largely neutral, with light-colored walls and carpeted floors. The kitchen and bathroom are functional but appear quite basic and could use a significant upgrade. The living area and bedroom, while spacious, could benefit from some modernization and improvements to bring the property to modern standards. The lack of detailed information regarding plot size, and the limited information on comparable properties restricts further property valuation; however, given similar properties available in the area at similar or higher prices, this property shows a reasonable price point. Overall, this property would be suitable for a first-time buyer, investor looking to renovate, or someone looking for a low-maintenance apartment in a convenient location. Further investigation into the building’s management, service charges, and any potential restrictions should be carried out before a purchase.
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
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 472.54
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 192,063.00 £Decreased by 35.58 %
- Est sale value
- 144,124.70 £Increased by 6.27 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,278.00 £/moIncreased by 20.45 %
- Est letting value
- 945.08 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 7.98 %Increased by 86.89 %
- Crime Rate
- 16.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Other Independent School | Good | 0.68 KM |
| School Of English Studies | Miscellaneous | 0.70 KM | |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park | Other Independent Special School | Requires improvement | 0.88 KM |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Academy Converter | Good | 1.04 KM |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.28 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Mansions | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Primrose House | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cliffestone Court | £ 180,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cliffe House | £ 975,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Albion Mews Road | £ 100,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Central | 5035 | FKC | 0.72 KM |
| Folkestone West | 5027 | FKW | 1.80 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Road, Folkestone | £ 80,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 | £ 80,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 | £ 110,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Homepine House Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 130,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 | £ 125,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2a Clifton Road | £ 49,995 | 0.09 KM |
| 14 Augusta Gardens | £ 330,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 16a Augusta Gardens | £ 140,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 5 Trinity Crescent | £ 300,000 | 0.12 KM |
| 1 Trinity Crescent | £ 135,500 | 0.12 KM |