# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (CT19 5TG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Arras Close, Folkestone, Kent, CT19, CT19 5TG | | Price | £160,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | TBC | | Last sold | £299,995 | ## Description Somme House is highly energy efficient contemporary styled modern development located close to Folkestone sea front, town centre and high speed train station. The apartment has an abundance of light from the multiple full height windows, offering a stylish open plan kitchen/living space, spacious bathroom and a double bedroom. The apartments are finished to a high standard with a selection of fixtures for buyers to tailor to their personal taste. They are designed with efficiency at heart with state of the art renewable heating technology, upgraded insulation and low energy lighting to keep the bills to a minimum. Each apartment has one allocated parking space and use of the bicycle store, whilst communal gardens can be enjoyed by residence. **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £299,995 | 01/01/2023 | — | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 2 ARRAS CLOSE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5TG | £299,995 | 18/09/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 9 ARRAS CLOSE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5TG | £265,995 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced | | 122A FOORD ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5AB | £120,000 | 09/11/2022 | Flat | | 52B BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QT | £200,000 | 07/10/2022 | Flat | | 45A LINDEN CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SB | £130,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat | | 10 ALLENDALE STREET, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5RE | £175,000 | 29/11/2021 | Flat | | 15A BRADSTONE AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5AQ | £69,000 | 22/06/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £282,995 (2 sales) **Area average:** £138,800 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £153,833 (9 Flat, CT19, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +4% ## 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):** £509/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.72% (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:** 87.5% - **10y growth:** 53% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Folkestone and Hythe; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.1% - **5y growth (index):** 6.4% - **10y growth (index):** 33.9% ## 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)