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FLAT G

MANOR COURT, 38, MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 2SE

2 beds 1 baths 732 sq ft Listed 26 Mar 2025 (-444d)

£180,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (CT20 2SE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT G, MANOR COURT, 38, MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 2SE |
| Price | £180,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 68 m² |
| Last sold | £180,000 Jan 2026 |

## Description

GUIDE PRICE £180,000 - £190,000

Welcome to this charming, chain-free property offering a perfect blend of modern living and practical convenience. Boasting two well-proportioned bedrooms – a generous double and a versatile single room ideal for guests, home working, or storage – this home provides flexible accommodation to suit a range of lifestyles.

The heart of the property is its impressively spacious lounge, offering ample room for relaxation and entertainment. A separate kitchen provides a practical yet stylish space for home cooking, complete with modern fittings and plenty of room for dining essentials.

Practical perks include the added convenience of allocated parking – a rare and valuable asset – alongside the security of a long lease. Positioned within easy reach of the bustling town centre, you’ll enjoy swift access to shops, cafés, and local amenities, while the mainline station ensures seamless connections for commuters and travellers alike.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor seeking a low-maintenance property with excellent transport links, this home delivers on both comfort and location. Arrange your viewing today to fully appreciate its potential.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/159868262/203062) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/159868262/203063) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| MANOR COURT, 38 FLAT G MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £180,000 | 06/01/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 64 FLAT 1 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EP | £230,000 | 30/01/2026 | Flat |
| TURNBULL PLACE FLAT 1 INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2DE | £270,000 | 07/01/2026 | Flat |
| 30 FLAT 4 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RE | £225,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 19 FLAT 2 CLAREMONT ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1DQ | £219,000 | 14/02/2025 | Flat |
| 30 GROUND FLOOR FLAT CASTLE HILL AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RE | £170,000 | 20/12/2023 | Flat |
| 10 FLAT 5 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2QT | £190,000 | 05/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 33 FLAT 1 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £378,000 | 18/08/2023 | Flat |
| 33B BROCKMAN ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1DJ | £88,000 | 13/07/2023 | Flat |
| 26 FLAT 1 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2QT | £195,000 | 23/06/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 36 FLAT 2 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £175,000 | 06/06/2023 | Flat |
| 50D CHERITON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1DD | £105,000 | 26/05/2023 | Flat |
| 4 FLAT 2 MILLFIELD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EU | £85,000 | 26/05/2023 | Flat |
| 6 FLAT B INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SN | £245,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat |
| 15 FLAT 3 INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SN | £177,500 | 18/05/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 35 FLAT 2 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £127,500 | 16/01/2023 | Flat |
| TURNBULL PLACE FLAT 20 INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2DE | £185,000 | 16/11/2022 | Flat |
| 92 GROUND FLOOR FLAT CHERITON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2QH | £169,000 | 04/11/2022 | Flat |
| 17 FLAT 3 INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SN | £230,000 | 25/10/2022 | Flat |
| KNOLL COURT, 31 FLAT 6 CHERITON GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2AP | £246,100 | 18/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] MANOR COURT, 38 FLAT E MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £218,300 | 22/09/2022 | Flat |
| 15 FLAT 2 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RZ | £135,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| 15 FLAT 3 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RZ | £135,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| 15 FLAT 4 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RZ | £160,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| 15 FLAT 1 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RZ | £160,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 29 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £485,000 | 16/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] MANOR COURT, 38 FLAT B MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £195,000 | 28/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 35 FLAT 1 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £280,000 | 09/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 36 FLAT 6 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £128,500 | 06/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 36 FLAT 4 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £234,000 | 23/09/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] MANOR COURT, 38 FLAT A MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £190,000 | 02/09/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] MANOR COURT, 38 FLAT E MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £192,000 | 05/07/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £236,664 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £180,980 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £220,795 (74 Flat, CT20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18.5%

## 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):** £693/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Highcliffe Court, CT20 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.67% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000

*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 £1,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £346/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8%

*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:** £2,647/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -6.8%
- **10y growth:** 51%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (947 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

68 m²

Council tax band

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£180,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,647/m²

Local average

£220,795 (-18.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,385 of 33,755)

Street crime

344 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

GUIDE PRICE £180,000 - £190,000
Chain Free
One Allocated Parking Space
Situated Within a Very Well Maintained Block
Close to the Town Centre and Mainline Station
Very Spacious Lounge
Long Lease

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises), FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas, Double glazing, Gas central
Accessibility: No wheelchair access
Parking: Allocated
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

GUIDE PRICE £180,000 - £190,000
Welcome to this charming, chain-free property offering a perfect blend of modern living and practical convenience. Boasting two well-proportioned bedrooms – a generous double and a versatile single room ideal for guests, home working, or storage – this home provides flexible accommodation to suit a range of lifestyles.
The heart of the property is its impressively spacious lounge, offering ample room for relaxation and entertainment. A separate kitchen provides a practical yet stylish space for home cooking, complete with modern fittings and plenty of room for dining essentials.
Practical perks include the added convenience of allocated parking – a rare and valuable asset – alongside the security of a long lease. Positioned within easy reach of the bustling town centre, you’ll enjoy swift access to shops, cafés, and local amenities, while the mainline station ensures seamless connections for commuters and travellers alike.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor seeking a low-maintenance property with excellent transport links, this home delivers on both comfort and location. Arrange your viewing today to fully appreciate its potential.

Listed by

Folkestone

MATCH ESTATES LTD

Reference: 159868262

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	06/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£180,000	—

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
64 FLAT 1 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EP	£230,000	30/01/2026	Flat
TURNBULL PLACE FLAT 1 INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2DE	£270,000	07/01/2026	Flat
30 FLAT 4 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RE	£225,000	19/12/2025	Flat
19 FLAT 2 CLAREMONT ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1DQ	£219,000	14/02/2025	Flat
30 GROUND FLOOR FLAT CASTLE HILL AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RE	£170,000	20/12/2023	Flat
10 FLAT 5 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2QT	£190,000	05/10/2023	Flat
Same street 33 FLAT 1 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£378,000	18/08/2023	Flat
33B BROCKMAN ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1DJ	£88,000	13/07/2023	Flat
26 FLAT 1 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2QT	£195,000	23/06/2023	Flat
Same street 36 FLAT 2 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£175,000	06/06/2023	Flat
50D CHERITON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1DD	£105,000	26/05/2023	Flat
4 FLAT 2 MILLFIELD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EU	£85,000	26/05/2023	Flat
6 FLAT B INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SN	£245,000	19/05/2023	Flat
15 FLAT 3 INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SN	£177,500	18/05/2023	Flat
Same street 35 FLAT 2 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£127,500	16/01/2023	Flat
TURNBULL PLACE FLAT 20 INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2DE	£185,000	16/11/2022	Flat
92 GROUND FLOOR FLAT CHERITON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2QH	£169,000	04/11/2022	Flat
17 FLAT 3 INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SN	£230,000	25/10/2022	Flat
KNOLL COURT, 31 FLAT 6 CHERITON GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2AP	£246,100	18/10/2022	Flat
Same street MANOR COURT, 38 FLAT E MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£218,300	22/09/2022	Flat
15 FLAT 2 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RZ	£135,000	20/09/2022	Flat
15 FLAT 3 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RZ	£135,000	20/09/2022	Flat
15 FLAT 4 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RZ	£160,000	20/09/2022	Flat
15 FLAT 1 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RZ	£160,000	20/09/2022	Flat
Same street 29 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£485,000	16/08/2022	Detached
Same street MANOR COURT, 38 FLAT B MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£195,000	28/07/2022	Flat
Same street 35 FLAT 1 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£280,000	09/05/2022	Flat
Same street 36 FLAT 6 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£128,500	06/05/2022	Flat
Same street 36 FLAT 4 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£234,000	23/09/2021	Flat
Same street MANOR COURT, 38 FLAT A MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£190,000	02/09/2021	Flat
Same street MANOR COURT, 38 FLAT E MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE	£192,000	05/07/2021	Flat

Street average: £236,664 (11 sales)

Area average: £180,980 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.8%

10y growth 51%

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

1y (index) -2.1%

5y (index) 6.4%

10y (index) 33.9%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: OVERTON JMARC PROPERTY INVESTMENT LIMITED (13413928)

Rental Range

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

Low £1,031/mo

Realistic £1,145/mo

Optimistic £1,260/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

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Address

34 Manor Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Connaught Road	0.1 miles
Shop	C M C Motor Company	0.1 miles
Shop	Halfords Autocentre	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Bouverie Road West	0.1 miles
Train station	Folkestone Central	0.3 miles
Hospital	Kent Community Health	0.3 miles
Hospital	Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit	0.4 miles
Train station	Folkestone West	0.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	124
Anti-social behaviour	65
Criminal damage and arson	40
Public order	26
Shoplifting	24
Other theft	19
Drugs	16
Burglary	10
Bicycle theft	5
Other crime	5
Robbery	3
Theft from the person	3
Vehicle crime	3
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	344

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 22 Jan 2023
Folkestone Beacon Plus	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Compass Community School Coastal Park	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 14 Dec 2022
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 7 Apr 2019
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 14 Jan 2020

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, Highcliffe Court, CT20	£1,200/mo	2	0.06 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.67%

Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000

Target investor price (1%) £120,000

Gross yield 8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.5×

Monthly cashflow £346/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 8%

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).