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FLAT A

6 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 2HW

2 beds 2 baths 1,744 sq ft Listed 15 Apr 2025 (-461d)

£550,000

Reduced on 11 Feb 2025

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD

Floor area

162 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£313,000 May 2016

Price per m²

£3,395/m²

Local average

£218,985 (+151.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (10,112 of 33,755)

Street crime

314 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Description

Flat A, 6 Earls Avenue - A Beautifully Renovated Home with Exceptional Features

Welcome to Flat A, 6 Earls Avenue - an elegant and thoughtfully upgraded property offering a unique combination of period charm and cutting-edge modern living. Lovingly renovated over the past nine years, this spacious home blends superior insulation, smart technology, and high-end finishes to create a truly comfortable and future-ready living environment.

Inside, all renovated rooms benefit from full heat and acoustic insulation beneath the floorboards - a significant investment that enhances both warmth and privacy. The front room, for example, features specialist KNAUF acoustic rolls and a professional-grade soundproofing mat, making it an ideal space for entertaining or relaxing in peace.

Smart home features abound throughout the flat. Energy-efficient LED lighting is installed in every room, with Osram Apple HomeKit-compatible strips in the front room, dining room and entrance hall, allowing remote control of lighting ambience. The front room has been future-proofed with underfloor cabling providing Ethernet connectivity to four discreet wall points, and currently houses a home cinema setup with a built-in projector, surround sound, and a wide range of pre-installed connections including HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and co-axial.

Practical upgrades include power sockets with integrated USB-A and USB-C charging, and stylish new radiators with smart thermostats, individually controlled via Apple or Google Home systems. Both the main bathroom and en-suite have been fully refurbished, with excellent insulation and modern finishes. The main bathroom includes a dropped ceiling with access to a newly created, insulated loft storage area.

Outside, the rear garden is a peaceful, private oasis. It has been fully landscaped with premium Millboard decking (complete with a 25-year manufacturer's guarantee), Indian sandstone paving, a large Keter storage shed, and an outdoor kitchen area - perfect for entertaining. The flat also enjoys shared access to a secluded communal garden space to the rear, maintained by a small group of neighbouring residents for a modest monthly fee.

Externally, the entire building is in superb condition. The front was recently repointed using traditional lime mortar, with defective brickwork replaced to maintain the building's original character. Substantial roof repairs and redecorating of the upper-level render and woodwork were completed 2.5 years ago. The windows and external woodwork of Flat A were professionally restored and painted in Summer 2024.

Flat A comes with a share of the freehold, with no ground rent payable. The co-owners are a responsible and cooperative group who have managed the building sensitively and with long-term care. On-street parking is for permit holders only, ensuring residents always have a place to park. Annual permits cost just £42, with guest passes available at £2 per day.

This is a rare opportunity to own a meticulously upgraded property in one of the area's most desirable addresses - ideal for buyers seeking comfort, style, and long-term value.


Identification checks
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Location Summary
Fast becoming a sought after place to be, Folkestone has seen much regeneration over the past few years, with much more planned going forward, especially surrounding the town centre and Harbour. Folkestone has a large array of shops, boutiques and restaurants as well as many hotels and tourist attractions. Folkestone is fortunate to have two High Speed Rail links to London, both offering a London commute in under an hour. There are great transport links to surrounding towns and cities and easy access to the continent too. With so much going on and with the future bright, Folkestone is an excellent location to both live and invest in.

Listed by

Canterbury

The Lomond Group

Reference: 160707266

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 28/05/2024

Expiry date: 27/05/2034

Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,000

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

Price history

57% since 2011

Event Date Price % change
Sold 31/05/2016 (10 years ago) £313,000 +56.5%
Sold 29/06/2011 (15 years ago) £199,995

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
TRINITY VIEW HOUSE, 24 - 26 FLAT 6 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2UF £260,000 19/12/2025 Flat
GARDEN HOUSE COURT, 142 FLAT 42 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2FF £110,000 18/12/2025 Flat
7 FLAT 6 TRINITY CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2ES £210,000 05/12/2025 Flat
67 BASEMENT BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RL £285,000 05/12/2025 Flat
7 FLAT A CLIFTON CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2EL £330,000 05/12/2025 Flat
7 FLAT 5 TRINITY CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2ES £190,000 14/11/2025 Flat
TRINITY COURT 5-7 FLAT 7 TRINITY GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RP £230,000 25/09/2025 Flat
WESTMOORE HOUSE, 50 FLAT 4 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RL £280,000 08/08/2025 Flat
GARDEN HOUSE COURT, 142 FLAT 16 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2FF £108,500 25/07/2025 Flat
GARDEN HOUSE COURT, 142 FLAT 18 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2FF £95,000 26/06/2025 Flat
Same street 12 FLAT 2 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, THANET, KENT, CT20 2HW £280,000 03/01/2025 Flat
3 FLAT 5 CLIFTON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2EH £310,000 18/12/2024 Flat
LABURNHAM COURT, 22 - 24 FLAT 2 WESTBOURNE GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HZ £185,000 25/10/2024 Flat
23 - 25 FLAT 13 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HF £170,000 23/08/2024 Flat
Same street 12 FLAT 3 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW £340,000 08/07/2024 Flat
Same street BIRCH VIEW 1 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW £645,000 13/05/2024 Semi-detached
60 FLAT 1 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RL £231,000 12/12/2023 Flat
4 FLAT 4 CLIFTON CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2EW £285,000 01/12/2023 Flat
TRINITY VIEW HOUSE, 24 - 26 FLAT 10 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2UF £270,000 29/11/2023 Flat
17 FLAT 3 TRINITY GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RP £310,000 17/11/2023 Flat
GARDEN HOUSE COURT, 142 FLAT 29 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2FF £90,000 23/10/2023 Flat
60 FLAT 3 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RL £245,000 12/10/2023 Flat
10 FLAT 9 CLIFTON CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2EW £185,000 03/10/2023 Flat
Same street 9C EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW £635,000 07/06/2023 Flat
Same street 10 GARDEN FLAT EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW £405,000 13/07/2022 Flat
Same street TERLINGHAM MANSIONS, 14 5A EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW £275,000 18/03/2022 Flat
Same street 12 BASEMENT FLAT EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW £285,000 10/09/2021 Flat

Street average: £409,286 (7 sales)

Area average: £218,975 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -17.8%
10y growth 39.1%

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

1y (index) -5.1%
5y (index) 2.8%
10y (index) 28.6%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: MONDELLA MANSIONS FREEHOLD LIMITED (11330916)

Rental Range

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

Low £1,045/mo
Realistic £1,161/mo
Optimistic £1,277/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Dover-Shepway: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Trinity Gardens 0.1 miles
Bus stop The Metropole 0.1 miles
Shop Plain Road Garage 0.2 miles
Shop Hearbase 0.3 miles
Train station Folkestone Central 0.5 miles
Hospital Kent Community Health 0.6 miles
Train station Folkestone West 0.8 miles
Hospital William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) 11.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 94
Anti-social behaviour 83
Criminal damage and arson 26
Drugs 25
Shoplifting 23
Other theft 19
Public order 12
Burglary 9
Other crime 6
Possession of weapons 5
Vehicle crime 4
Robbery 3
Theft from the person 3
Bicycle theft 2
Total incidents 314

Within 1 mile during May 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
School of English Studies Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) Other 0.4 miles Good — 14 Jan 2020
Folkestone Beacon Plus Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Compass Community School Coastal Park Other 0.6 miles Good — 14 Dec 2022
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Primary 0.6 miles Good — 22 Jan 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Sandgate Road, CT20 £1,300/mo 2 0.11 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, St Pauls Way, CT20 £1,250/mo 2 0.86 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,275/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.23%
Max investor price (0.8%) £159,375
Target investor price (1%) £127,500
Gross yield 2.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 35.9×
Monthly cashflow £-1,043/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -7.9%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).