# 2 bedroom retirement property for sale (CT21 6ED) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 39, CAPTAINS COURT, STADE STREET, HYTHE, KENT CT21 6ED | | Price | £199,995 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 62 m² | | Last sold | £175,000 Jan 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 31/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £863/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,850 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - L2 (£1,200 - £2,400) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0392-3060-2204-1056-8204) ## Description A superb opportunity to purchase this well appointed retirement apartment on the third floor of Captains Court with excellent residents' facilities. The apartment enjoys the most 'picture perfect' views over Hythe town and the church. The accommodation comprises; entrance hall with storage cupboards, sitting/dining room, a modern kitchen, two double bedrooms both with wardrobes, and a shower room. The development benefits from a resident House Manager, Lift, residents' lounge, dining room, conservatory as well as a guest suite, games room and laundry room. There are delightful communal gardens and a car park. Captains Court is situated close to the seafront with Hythe town centre and local amenities within walking distance. No forward chain. EPC RATING = C ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219573) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219587) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219590) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219591) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219593) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219595) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219596) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219597) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219598) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219600) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166017785/219601) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166017785/219605) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 39 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £175,000 | 07/01/2022 | Flat | ## 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] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 28 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £240,000 | 12/07/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 3 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £228,000 | 12/06/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 43 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £279,995 | 30/11/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 12 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £185,000 | 07/09/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 6 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £227,500 | 31/08/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 16 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £160,000 | 14/07/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 44 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £299,000 | 05/06/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 41 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £190,000 | 26/04/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 8 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £230,000 | 23/03/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 21 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £220,000 | 28/02/2023 | Flat | | 36 ALBERT ROAD, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6BT | £585,000 | 17/01/2023 | Other | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 38 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £180,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 24 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £150,000 | 15/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 25 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £169,000 | 24/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 35 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £237,500 | 14/04/2022 | Other | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 11 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £165,000 | 24/03/2022 | Flat | **Street average:** £210,733 (15 sales) **Area average:** £585,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £435,000 (2 Other, CT21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -54% ## 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 Canterbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £893/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.57% (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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,226/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -98.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Folkestone and Hythe; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2% - **5y growth (index):** 16.1% - **10y growth (index):** 47.5% ## 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)