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33 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE

FOLKESTONE, LYMINGE, KENT CT18 8HF

3 beds 2 baths 92 m² Listed 29 Jul 2024 (-689d)

£425,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CT18 8HF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 33 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, FOLKESTONE, LYMINGE, KENT CT18 8HF |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £420,000 Feb 2025 |

## Description

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/150745655/260724) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/150745655/260725) - Lounge
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/150745655/260726) - Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/150745655/260727) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/150745655/260728) - Dining Area
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/150745655/260729) - Garden
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/150745655/260730) - Bedroom
- ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/150745655/260731) - Entrance Hall
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/150745655/260732) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/150745655/260733) - Bedroom
- ![Study](/listings/photos/150745655/260734) - Study
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/150745655/260735) - Landing
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/150745655/260736) - Bathroom

## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/150745655/260737) - Ground Floor
- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/150745655/260738) - First Floor

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC graph](/listings/photos/150745655/260739) - EPC graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9706755
- **Address:** 33 Mount Pleasant Close, Lyminge, CT18 8HF
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/09/2013
- **Work Completed:** 25/06/2013
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF | £420,000 | 28/02/2025 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 SILVERLANDS ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8JG | £370,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached |
| ORCHARD HOUSE BRADY ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HA | £685,000 | 11/07/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF | £300,000 | 19/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 14 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF | £480,000 | 29/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 35 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF | £375,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 9 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF | £135,000 | 25/04/2023 | Terraced |
| SARNEN BARTON FIELD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EX | £450,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| ROBUS HOUSE SILVERLANDS ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8JE | £930,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached |
| YARD FARM OLD HALL COTTAGE HIGH STREET, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EL | £485,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 16 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF | £375,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached |
| 21 ETHELBURGA DRIVE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8JJ | £395,000 | 15/03/2022 | Detached |
| HIGHLANDS CANTERBURY ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8JW | £775,000 | 02/03/2022 | Detached |
| RUSTICUS WOODLAND ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EP | £625,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF | £380,000 | 21/10/2021 | Detached |
| 11 HOGBEN CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8ND | £355,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| TREE TOPS BRADY ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EY | £400,000 | 21/09/2021 | Detached |
| THE GABLES WOODLAND ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EP | £800,000 | 28/07/2021 | Detached |
| BEDINGFIELD HOUSE HIGH STREET, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EL | £615,000 | 09/07/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 38 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF | £425,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF | £345,000 | 22/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £351,875 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £573,750 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £505,941 (45 Detached, CT18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Folkestone and Hythe). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,031/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,145/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,260/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Dover-Shepway (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £863/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £114,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 20.8%
- **10y growth:** 67.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Folkestone and Hythe; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

92 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£420,000 Feb 2025

Local average

£505,941 (-16%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,943 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Sold by Wards
Deceptively spacious extended family home
Fantastic village with a great primary school
Generous kitchen, separate utility, lounge/diner, study
Secluded rear garden
Lovely countryside walks on your doorstep

Additional details

Parking: Off street
Garden: Front garden, Back garden

Description

Extended detached house is a lot bigger than it looks. Bedroom 1 has its own walk-in wardrobe, en-suite shower room and lovely views over the village and off to the church. The village offers a lot for families with young children and there is a local shop open 7 days a week, 2 doctors surgeries, chinese restaurant, village pub and a chemist.Room sizes:Entrance HallLounge: 14'2 x 10'9 (4.32m x 3.28m)Dining Area: 12'1 x 8'3 (3.69m x 2.52m)Study: 10'4 x 7'10 (3.15m x 2.39m)Kitchen: 9'9 x 9'7 (2.97m x 2.92m)Utility: 5'1 x 4'4 (1.55m x 1.32m)CloakroomLandingBedroom 1: 14'5 (4.40m) narrowing to 8'3 (2.52m) x 9'7 (2.92m)En-Suite Shower Room: 9'7 x 5'4 (2.92m x 1.63m)Walk-In Wardrobe: 5'1 x 3'8 (1.55m x 1.12m)Bedroom 2: 13'6 x 9'5 (4.12m x 2.87m)Bedroom 3: 9'9 x 8'1 (2.97m x 2.47m)Bathroom: 8'3 x 5'5 (2.52m x 1.65m)Off Road ParkingFront & Rear Gardens
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.

Listed by

Hythe

Arun Estates

Reference: 150745655

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Ground Floor

First Floor

EPC Graphs

EPC graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9706755

Property Details

Street: 33 Mount Pleasant Close

Town: Lyminge

Postcode: CT18 8HF

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 02/09/2013

Work Completed: 25/06/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/02/2025 (1 year ago)	£420,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
32 SILVERLANDS ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8JG	£370,000	29/08/2025	Detached
ORCHARD HOUSE BRADY ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HA	£685,000	11/07/2025	Detached
Same street 12 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF	£300,000	19/10/2023	Detached
Same street 14 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF	£480,000	29/08/2023	Detached
Same street 35 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF	£375,000	26/05/2023	Detached
Same street 9 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF	£135,000	25/04/2023	Terraced
SARNEN BARTON FIELD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EX	£450,000	01/12/2022	Detached
ROBUS HOUSE SILVERLANDS ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8JE	£930,000	03/10/2022	Detached
YARD FARM OLD HALL COTTAGE HIGH STREET, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EL	£485,000	30/06/2022	Detached
Same street 16 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF	£375,000	29/06/2022	Detached
21 ETHELBURGA DRIVE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8JJ	£395,000	15/03/2022	Detached
HIGHLANDS CANTERBURY ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8JW	£775,000	02/03/2022	Detached
RUSTICUS WOODLAND ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EP	£625,000	07/01/2022	Detached
Same street 3 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF	£380,000	21/10/2021	Detached
11 HOGBEN CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8ND	£355,000	29/09/2021	Detached
TREE TOPS BRADY ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EY	£400,000	21/09/2021	Detached
THE GABLES WOODLAND ROAD, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EP	£800,000	28/07/2021	Detached
BEDINGFIELD HOUSE HIGH STREET, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8EL	£615,000	09/07/2021	Detached
Same street 38 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF	£425,000	29/06/2021	Detached
Same street 7 MOUNT PLEASANT CLOSE, LYMINGE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT18 8HF	£345,000	22/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £351,875 (8 sales)

Area average: £573,750 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 20.8%

10y growth 67.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Folkestone and Hythe. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.9%

5y (index) 17.8%

10y (index) 48.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Folkestone and Hythe. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,031/mo

Realistic £1,145/mo

Optimistic £1,260/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Folkestone and Hythe.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Dover-Shepway: £863/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT18 8HF

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Silverlands Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Lyminge Food & Wine	0.3 miles
Shop	HPB	0.3 miles
Train station	Sandling	2.9 miles
Train station	Westenhanger	3.2 miles
Hospital	Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit	4.8 miles
Hospital	Kent Community Health	5.4 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury Campus	10.0 miles
University	University of the Creative Arts	10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	1
Burglary	1
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Lyminge Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 11 Sep 2018
Elham Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 15 Feb 2013
Stowting Church of England Primary School	Primary	2.4 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2019
Saltwood CofE Primary School	Primary	3.5 miles	Good — 5 Jul 2022
Harcourt Primary School	Primary	3.5 miles	Good — 19 Apr 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,125

Target investor price (1%) £114,500

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).