# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CT20 2PB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 HERDSON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 2PB | | Price | £750,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £735,000 Sep 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 01/05/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £3,261/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,600 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0340-2022-0250-2407-3611) ## Description An attractive four bedroom detached home offering light, airy and spacious accommodation (approx 2,400sq ft) on a generous plot extending to approx 1/4 acre. The property is located in an ideal area being close to Folkestone West station with fast link connection; the M20 motorway, local amenities, supermarkets, grammar schools; and for the popular Sandgate Primary School. The accommodation is entered via a wonderful arch doorway leading to the wonderful reception hall with wood block flooring. To the ground floor are two large triple aspect reception rooms and a kitchen/diner with separate utility room. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite serving the main bedroom. The property is approached via a driveway leading to the garage which is attached to the main property via a useful lean-to. There is additional vehicular access to the west of the property via double gates to a further shingled parking area. The main garden is sited to the east of the property which is predominantly laid to lawn with well stocked borders, while to the rear is a private patio area with summerhouse. (there is lapsed planning permission for the erection of a detached property). Internal viewing viewing does come highly recommended for the beautiful family home in a great location being sold with no forward chain. **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 HERDSON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2PB | £735,000 | 08/09/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 30 BATHURST ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2NS | £800,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached | | 50 COOLINGE LANE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3QF | £460,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | 21 AUDLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3QA | £770,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | 1 BALDRIC ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2NR | £620,000 | 16/10/2023 | Detached | | 26 AUDLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3QB | £710,000 | 12/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 HERDSON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2PB | £780,000 | 06/07/2023 | Detached | | 38 WELSON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2NP | £695,000 | 10/03/2023 | Detached | | 5A CROFT LANE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3QD | £150,000 | 21/09/2022 | Detached | | 124 SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2PQ | £480,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 13 HERDSON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2PB | £891,100 | 10/08/2022 | Detached | | 71 SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2NH | £1,250,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 116 SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2PQ | £825,000 | 20/06/2022 | Detached | | 12 CHERRY GARDEN AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5LB | £750,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | 80 SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2PF | £1,060,000 | 07/02/2022 | Detached | | DORLANDS, 42 COOLINGE LANE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3QF | £665,000 | 24/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 10 HERDSON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2PB | £800,000 | 24/11/2021 | Detached | | 114 SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2PQ | £850,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 HERDSON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2PB | £775,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £811,525 (4 sales) **Area average:** £720,357 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £810,600 (10 Detached, CT20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -7.5% ## 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):** £1,197/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cromwell Park Place, CT20 | £1,750/mo | 4 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,750/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £218,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £175,000 *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 £1,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 35.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,404/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.7% *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:** £3,440/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:** 44.8% ## 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)