Let House

24 RISBOROUGH LANE

FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT19 4JH

2 beds 1 baths 721 sq ft Listed 25 Apr 2024 (-779d)

£995 pcm

Reduced on 1 May 2024

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Property details

Floor area

67 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,071 of 33,755)

Street crime

134 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • TWO BEDROOMS
  • GARDEN
  • NEWLY DECORATED
  • NEW CARPETS
  • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
  • CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES

Additional details

Garden
Back garden

Description

Welcome to this lovely two-bedroom house nestled in the heart of Cheriton, Folkestone.

As you enter, you'll find a warm and spacious living area that sets the tone for the rest of the house. The large windows invite an abundance of natural light, creating a bright atmosphere. Adjacent to the living room is a well-appointed open plan kitchen and dining room, complete with countertops, ample storage, and a convenient space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer.

The upper floor features two generously sized bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes and large windows. The family bathroom offers a combination of a bath and over head shower, WC and hand basin with light grey vinyl through-out.

One of the standout features of this property is the garden at the rear. This private outdoor space features a well-manicured lawn, a patio area, a shed and space for garden furniture.
This home is within easy reach of local amenities, schools, and public transport.

This property has been newly decorated through-out with new carpets.

No pets, no smokers and working tenants preferred.

Please contact Motis Estates to arrange a viewing on:

The tenant is responsible for:-
a) Rent - should be paid at regular, specified intervals. The amount charged will usually be equally split across the tenancy.
b) A Refundable Tenancy Deposit - 5 weeks deposit paid prior to the start of the tenancy.
c) A Refundable Holding Deposit - 1 weeks holding deposit to secure the property - this is due before the referencing commences (please note - if your referencing is declined the 1 weeks Holding Deposit will not refunded).
The 'deadline for agreement' for both parties is usually 15 days after a holding deposit has been received by the Landlord or Agent (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
d) Default Fees - Late payment of rent over 14 days overdue or a lost key/security device giving access to the housing.
When notice is served - Rent paid throughout the notice period of 2 months is payable for the full term, unless a new tenant can move into the property, the rent is due up until the day before the new tenant moves in.
e) Changes to the tenancy - If a tenant is added or removed from the tenancy or permission to keep pets on the property this will be £50 inclusive of Vat to amend the tenancy agreement.
f) Early Termination - If the tenant terminates the tenancy early and the Landlord agrees, all rents until the end of the contract as well as any marketing, referencing, inventory and check out costs.
g) Council Tax, Utility and communication services - Paying the bills in accordance with the tenancy agreement, which includes the Council Tax, utility payments (gas, electricity, water) and communication services (broadband, TV, Phone)

Listed by

Folkestone

H Wald & Co

Reference: 86872023

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/10/2022

Expiry date: 20/10/2032

Current heating cost: £775/year

Potential heating cost: £443/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,675

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Pokhara Travel 0.0 miles
Bus stop Taylor Road 0.0 miles
Shop Tyre Fix 0.0 miles
Train station Folkestone West 0.6 miles
Train station Folkestone Central 1.2 miles
Hospital Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1.3 miles
Hospital Kent Community Health 1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 50
Shoplifting 26
Anti-social behaviour 16
Other theft 11
Criminal damage and arson 9
Vehicle crime 6
Drugs 5
Possession of weapons 4
Public order 3
Burglary 2
Other crime 2
Total incidents 134

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
All Soul's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 8 Nov 2023
Birchwood Other 0.3 miles Good — 11 Mar 2019
Turner Free School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 30 Jan 2023
Morehall Primary School and Nursery Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Oct 2019
Cheriton Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 17 Feb 2011

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 Maisonette, Cheriton High Street, CT19 £975/mo 2 0.1 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Cheriton Road, CT19 £1,450/mo 2 0.3 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Dragoon Place, CT20 £1,525/mo 2 0.5 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Dragoon Place, CT20 £1,525/mo 2 0.5 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Dragoon Place, CT20 £1,525/mo 2 0.5 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dragoon Place, CT20 £1,800/mo 2 0.5 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Eversley Park, CT20 £1,500/mo 2 0.58 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Sandgate, CT20 £950/mo 2 0.58 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Sandgate, CT20 £950/mo 2 0.58 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Ellis Grove, CT20 £1,400/mo 2 0.81 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Sir John Moore Court, CT20 £1,100/mo 2 0.96 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Sandgate, CT20 £800/mo 2 0.97 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Sandgate High Street, CT20 £1,200/mo 2 0.99 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, James Court, CT20 £1,200/mo 2 1.03 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Grimston Avenue, CT20 £1,095/mo 2 1.07 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Grimston Gardens, CT20 £1,050/mo 2 1.11 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,253/mo (16 listings)