# 1 bedroom retirement property for sale (CT21 6ED) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 41, CAPTAINS COURT, STADE STREET, HYTHE, KENT CT21 6ED | | Price | £195,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 40 m² | | Last sold | £190,000 Apr 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 10/04/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £310/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,900 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - E (£20) - L2 (£800 - £1,200) - Y (£585 - £725) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5402-9124-6050-0959-0292) ## Description Mapps Estates are delighted to bring to the market this well-presented top floor, one-bedroom retirement apartment within level walking distance of the sea front and high street, and enjoying the benefit of a south-facing balcony with sea views. The accommodation comprises a private entrance hall, fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with sea view, a modern shower room and a spacious living/dining room leading onto the balcony. There is also the advantage of many communal areas and facilities available to the residents; these include a spacious lounge and conservatory (where the House Manager often lays on activities and entertainment), a laundry room, hairdresser and a games room. There is the added benefit of a guest suite, which is available to rent for visitors and family members if required. Captains Court also enjoys a garden and greenhouse as well as residents' parking to the rear. Available with no onward chain, an early viewing comes highly recommended. Located just off Hythe's seafront and within walking distance of the beach and promenade. The town centre is within easy reach and can be accessed via a delightful walk along 'Ladies Walk' which also brings you to Hythe's historic Royal Military Canal. There is an excellent array of independent shops, together with Waitrose and Sainsbury's stores, and an Aldi close by. Doctors' surgeries, dentists, public library and St Leonard's Church are also all located centrally. If required, the M20 motorway, Channel tunnel terminal and ports of Folkestone and Dover are also easily accessed by car, along with high speed rail services available from Folkestone, (approximately 15 minutes by car), giving access to London St Pancras in approximately 50 minutes. **Ground Floor:** - **Communal Entrance Hall** - With access to residents' lounge and conservatory, stairs and lift to- **Third Floor:** - **Private Entrance Hall 8?10 X 3?** - With wooden entrance door, loft hatch and fitted loft ladder, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, cold water tank, fitted shelving, consumer unit and electric meter, coved ceiling, entry phone with emergency pull cord. **Living/Dining Room 18?8 X 10?7** - With feature fireplace with wall-mounted modern electric fire, two wall light points, modern electric radiator, coved ceiling, dado rail, emergency pull cord, space for dining table, open archway to kitchen, Upvc double glazed tilt and turn window and door enjoying a sea view and opening to- **Balcony 8?4 X 3?10** - With modern glazed balustrade and brushed stainless steel handrails and enjoying a lovely sea view. **Kitchen 7?3 X 5?4** - With range of matching store cupboards and drawers, upgraded roll top work surfaces with tiled splash backs and concealed lighting over, inset stainless steel sink/drainer with mixer tap over, inset four ring electric ceramic hob with extractor over, space for fridge/freezer, space for washing machine or dishwasher (plumbing required), extractor fan, vinyl flooring. **Bedroom 13?10 X 8?6** - With Upvc tilt and turn window with sea view, built-in double wardrobe with mirrored bi-fold doors, two wall light points, modern electric radiator, emergency cord, coved ceiling. **Modern Fitted Shower Room** - 6'9 x 5'4 - With large shower cubicle with sliding door, pedestal wash hand basin with wall light and shaver point over, WC, chrome effect electric heated towel rail, wall-mounted fan heater, extractor fan, coved ceiling, emergency pull cord, fully tiled walls and floor. **Lease:** - We have been advised that there is the reminder of a 99 year lease from 1994. **Ground Rent & Service Charge:** - We have been advised that the ground rent for 2022 is £313.52 per annum, and the service charge being £2236.00 per annum. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219419) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219425) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219429) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219433) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219436) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219437) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219441) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219443) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219447) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219451) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219455) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219458) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219462) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219467) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219469) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219472) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219474) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133238132/219478) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/133238132/219482) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/133238132/219483) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 41 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £190,000 | 26/04/2023 | 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 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 | | [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 26 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £170,000 | 14/01/2022 | Flat | **Street average:** £209,400 (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:** -55.2% ## 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):** £673/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Terraced House, South Road, CT21 | £1,127/mo | 1 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,127/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £140,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £112,700 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,127/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £221/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,875/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -96.5% - **10y growth:** 186.8% ## 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)