Sold Detached

CAMELOT

LANCASTER AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, CAPEL LE FERNE, KENT CT18 7LX

4 beds 2 baths Listed 14 Jan 2025 (-517d)

£500,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 1 Mar 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

F

Last sold

£117,750 Feb 2000

Local average

£505,941 (-1.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,243 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Substantial Family Home In A Great Village Location
  • Close To Schools, Parks & Village Shop
  • Four Double Bedrooms
  • Family Bathroom Plus Big En-Suite Shower Room
  • Bright Open Plan Lounge / Diner
  • Spacious Kitchen / Breakfast Room
  • Extra Benefits: Separate Study, Cloakroom & Utility Room
  • Double Driveway Plus Integrated Garage
  • Well Maintained Front & Rear Gardens

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Electric, Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Nestled in the heart of a picturesque village, this impressive four-bedroom detached house presents an ideal family home for those seeking a blend of space, comfort, and convenience. Boasting a prime location close to the local school, village hall, park as well as walking distance to the village shop, this property offers the perfect balance between tranquillity and accessibility. The four double bedrooms provide ample accommodation, complemented by a family bathroom and a generously sized en-suite shower room for added convenience. The bright open plan lounge and dining area create a welcoming ambience, while the spacious kitchen and breakfast room cater to the needs of a bustling family. Additional features include a separate study, cloakroom, and utility room, providing flexibility for work and storage needs. A double driveway and integrated garage offer ample parking to complete the picture of this perfect family home.

The outdoor space of this property is a true gem, offering a peaceful sanctuary to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature. The well-maintained front garden welcomes residents and visitors alike with its charming landscaping, setting the tone for the warmth and comfort found within. The rear garden extends the living space outdoors, providing a private oasis for al fresco dining, gardening, or simply basking in the sunshine. With plenty of room for outdoor furniture and play equipment, this garden is the perfect extension of the home, inviting residents to enjoy the fresh air and embrace outdoor living.

The property has brick and block construction and has had no adaptions for accessibility.

Identification checks
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Location Summary
Awarded Best Place to Live in The South East by The Times 2024; This coastal town is the very model of modern regeneration for shipshape and stylish living. Folkestone has seen much regeneration over the past few years, with much more planned going forward, especially surrounding the town centre and Harbour. Folkestone has a large array of shops, boutiques and restaurants as well as many hotels and tourist attractions. Folkestone is fortunate to have two High Speed Rail links to London, both offering a London commute in under an hour. There are great transport links to surrounding towns and cities and easy access to the continent too. With so much going on and with the future bright, Folkestone is an excellent location to both live and invest in.
EPC Rating: DGround Floor
Leading to
Lounge (6.19m x 3.93m)
Dining Room (2.8m x 3.93m)
Office (2.32m x 2.27m)
WC
With a wash hand basin and toilet
Kitchen (3.94m x 3.53m)
Utility Room (2.98m x 2.54m)
First Floor
Leading to
Bedroom (3.58m x 3.11m)
Bedroom (3.59m x 3.61m)
En-Suite (1.86m x 2.64m)
Bedroom (3.94m x 2.4m)
Bathroom (1.58m x 2.43m)
Bedroom (3.54m x 2.64m)
Parking - Garage
Parking - Driveway

Listed by

Folkestone

The Lomond Group

Reference: 156867008

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #5194402

Property Details

Street: 7 Lancaster Avenue

Town: Capel-le-Ferne

Postcode: CT18 7LX

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 05/11/2007

Work Completed: 26/10/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4821882

Property Details

Street: 7 Lancaster Avenue

Town: Capel-le-Ferne

Postcode: CT18 7LX

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 25/06/2007

Work Completed: 14/06/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/02/2000 (26 years ago) £117,750

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
86 CAPEL STREET, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7HF £240,000 29/11/2024 Detached
Same street 2 LANCASTER AVENUE, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LX £420,000 22/05/2023 Semi-detached
14 LANCASTER AVENUE, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LU £400,000 14/12/2022 Detached
40 HELENA ROAD, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LQ £600,000 01/12/2022 Detached
35 ALEXANDRA ROAD, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LP £405,000 17/11/2022 Detached
24 ALEXANDRA ROAD, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LN £330,000 16/09/2022 Detached
3 ELIZABETH DRIVE, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7NA £350,000 14/04/2022 Detached
97 CAPEL STREET, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7HB £555,000 08/09/2021 Detached
9 ALBERT ROAD, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7JY £412,500 30/07/2021 Detached

Street average: £420,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £411,563 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.2%
10y growth 68.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dover. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1%
5y (index) 3.3%
10y (index) 30.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Dover. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £882/mo
Realistic £980/mo
Optimistic £1,078/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dover.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Dover-Shepway: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

7 Lancaster Avenue

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Alexandra Road 0.2 miles
Shop Foodmarket Newsagents 0.3 miles
Shop Food Market 0.3 miles
Hospital Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 2.2 miles
Hospital Kent Community Health 2.3 miles
Train station Folkestone Central 2.4 miles
Train station Folkestone West 2.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 1

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
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 24 May 2022
Martello Primary Primary 1.3 miles Good — 4 May 2022
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Primary 1.5 miles Good — 17 Oct 2016
Castle Hill Community Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 2 May 2024
Mundella Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 25 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,500
Target investor price (1%) £98,000
  • 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).