# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CT20 1EP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 86 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 1EP | | Price | £465,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £450,000 Jun 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/04/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £1,826/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,230 ### Recommendations - A2 (£850 - £1,500) - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£55) - G (£350 - £450) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0358-2818-7848-9293-4641) ## Description Located in Coolinge Road, this spacious detached property boasts four double bedrooms whilst the flexible arrangement of the house means you could possibly create a fifth! The house is ideally positioned to give easy access to Folkestone Town Centre which offers an array of both high street shops as well as independent retailers, bars and restaurants. Folkestone Central train station is approximately 5 minutes on foot and provides a high speed service into Central London as well as mainline rail across Kent. The double fronted property is detached and the accommodation is arranged over three floors. Upon arrival inside, you are greeted with an entrance hall, to the left there is a reception room which could also serve as a handy fifth bedroom if needed. The hallway leads through towards the rear of the house and the large lounge and dining room are accessed from here. The fitted kitchen and utility room lead off from the dining room. A bathroom and separate WC complete the rooms on the ground floor and there is a door leading out to the side of the house and on to the rear garden. Stairs from the entrance hall lead up to the first floor landing. On this floor you will find two generous double bedrooms as well as an additional kitchen and bathroom as well as a separate WC. Heading up to the second floor landing and you have two further double bedrooms. Externally the house benefits from a small courtyard garden to the rear as well as off-road parking for three vehicles to the front. As the house has such a wide range of rooms over several floors, there is, subject to planning permission, the possibility of creating to separate and self-contained apartments. Ideal if you have older children or relatives or could even generate income as a short-term holiday let by the sea! Call Motis Estates today to arrange your viewing - ## Property Photos - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/104458796/703771) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/104458796/703772) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/104458796/703773) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/104458796/703774) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/104458796/703775) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 16](/listings/photos/104458796/703776) - Photo 16 - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/104458796/703777) - Photo 1 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/104458796/703778) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/104458796/703779) - Photo 2 - ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/104458796/703780) - Photo 3 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/104458796/703781) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/104458796/703782) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/104458796/703783) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/104458796/703784) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/104458796/703786) - Photo 13 ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan 1](/listings/photos/104458796/703787) - Floor Plan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/104458796/703788) - EPC ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #9093334 - **Address:** 86 Coolinge Road, FOLKESTONE, CT20 1EP - **Certificate Issued:** 24/09/2012 - **Work Completed:** 04/09/2012 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 86 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EP | £450,000 | 30/06/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 64 FLAT 1 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EP | £230,000 | 30/01/2026 | Flat | | 28 CHERITON GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2AS | £475,000 | 16/10/2025 | Detached | | 29 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £485,000 | 16/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 68 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EP | £197,500 | 06/07/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 68 FLAT 3 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EP | £197,500 | 06/07/2022 | Flat | **Street average:** £208,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £480,000 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £810,600 (10 Detached, CT20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -42.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Folkestone and Hythe). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,045/mo - **Realistic:** £1,161/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,277/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Dover-Shepway (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £116,100 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,672/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 69.3% - **10y growth:** 56.5% ## 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)