Sold STC Semi-detached

50 FOLKESTONE DRIVE

CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN18 8GZ

2 beds 1 baths 69 m² Listed 25 Oct 2025 (-269d)

£220,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

69 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£220,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£3,188/m²

Local average

£210,712 (+4.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,055 of 33,755)

Street crime

74 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Semi Detached Home
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Lounge/Dining Room
  • Downstairs Cloakroom
  • Driveway for Off Road Parking
  • Enclosed Rear Garden
  • Studio/Summerhouse
  • Viewing Highly Recommended

Additional details

Parking
Driveway
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
We award top marks for this absolutely stunning two-bedroom semi-detached home, a property that is truly in a league of its own. Meticulously maintained and considerably upgraded by the current owners, this residence offers an exceptional standard of living and presentation that is magazine worthy.


DESCRIPTION
From its attractive open outlook at the front to its impressively scaled and landscaped rear garden, every detail here has been thoughtfully enhanced for modern comfort.

Key Highlights Not to Miss:
Exceptional Garden Studio: A fantastic, purpose-built insulated garden room with its own separate electric panel. Currently a tranquil therapy room, this versatile space is perfect for a home office, gym, hobby studio, or creative retreat.
Ultimate Outdoor Space: Enjoy a much larger than average rear garden, beautifully landscaped and complete with two handy storage sheds, providing ample space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

Premium Parking: You'll love the convenience of the block-paved driveway, creating three dedicated parking spaces-a rare and valuable asset!

Designer Bathroom: Relax in the stunning, refitted contemporary bathroom, finished to an impeccable standard.
Convenience & Comfort: A practical ground floor WC and a compact utility space housing the washing machine (leaving a dedicated space for a dishwasher in the main kitchen) add a layer of everyday convenience.

The Practical Perks:
The home is ready for you to move straight into with peace of mind, featuring a new boiler with an active warranty. Its impeccable presentation and high-spec upgrades make it an unmissable opportunity for anyone seeking a flawless, well-connected, and beautifully appointed home.

This is a property that must be viewed to be truly appreciated. Don't delay-your dream home awaits!

Entrance Hall

Cloakroom

Kitchen 6'4 x 9'8 (1.93m x 2.94m)

Lounge/Dining Room 15'8 max x 14' max (4.77m x 4.26m)

First Floor

Bedroom One 9'8 x 13'11 (2.94m x 4.24m)

Bedroom Two 14' x 8'11 (4.26m x 2.71m)

Bathroom

Outside

Driveway

Rear Garden

Studio/Summer House 11'7 x 9'6 (3.53m x 2.89m)



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SHARMAN QUINNEY NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Kettering

Sharman Quinney - Connells

Reference: 168609347

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 25/10/2025

Expiry date: 24/10/2035

Current heating cost: £631/year

Potential heating cost: £631/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/01/2026 (5 months ago) £220,000

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
13 CATTERICK CLOSE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8RE £215,000 30/06/2025 Semi-detached
14 AYR CLOSE, OAKLEY, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8QU £236,000 29/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 52 FOLKESTONE DRIVE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8GZ £200,000 24/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 40 FOLKESTONE DRIVE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8GZ £205,000 15/08/2023 Semi-detached
8 BENNETT ROAD, OAKLEY, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8QN £256,666 10/08/2023 Semi-detached
3 AINTREE ROAD, OAKLEY, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8RD £235,000 21/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 18 FOLKESTONE DRIVE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8GZ £219,950 18/11/2022 Semi-detached
31 FONTWELL CRESCENT, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8RF £271,000 09/08/2022 Semi-detached
16 WORCESTER CLOSE, OAKLEY, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8QZ £248,000 31/05/2022 Semi-detached
16 WORCESTER CLOSE, OAKLEY, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8QZ £240,000 26/05/2022 Semi-detached
10 AYR CLOSE, OAKLEY, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8QU £240,000 15/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 12 FOLKESTONE DRIVE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8GZ £185,000 14/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 13 FOLKESTONE DRIVE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8GZ £260,000 05/11/2021 Detached
119 CHEPSTOW ROAD, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8QQ £174,995 29/10/2021 Semi-detached
38 BENNETT ROAD, OAKLEY, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8QN £245,000 26/10/2021 Semi-detached
26 NEWBURY CLOSE, OAKLEY, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8RJ £219,000 15/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 23 FOLKESTONE DRIVE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8GZ £140,000 29/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 25 FOLKESTONE DRIVE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8GZ £140,000 29/09/2021 Terraced
6 AINTREE ROAD, OAKLEY, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8RD £208,000 24/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 60 FOLKESTONE DRIVE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8GZ £249,995 10/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £199,993 (8 sales)

Area average: £232,388 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.7%
10y growth 37.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Northamptonshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.2%
5y (index) 18.4%
10y (index) 53.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £886/mo
Realistic £984/mo
Optimistic £1,082/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Northamptonshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop Barnardo's 0.6 miles
Shop Betfred 0.6 miles
Train station Corby 1.7 miles
Hospital Procurement & Supplies Department (Stores) 4.8 miles
Train station Kettering 5.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 35
Anti-social behaviour 13
Criminal damage and arson 6
Shoplifting 6
Burglary 4
Public order 3
Drugs 2
Other theft 2
Other crime 1
Possession of weapons 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 74

Within 1 mile during May 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
Oakley Vale Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 6 Jul 2017
Brooke Weston Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 12 Dec 2023
Corby Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 11 Sep 2015
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby Primary 0.9 miles Good — 29 Jun 2023
Kingswood Primary Academy Primary 1.1 miles Good — 10 Mar 2015

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 Semi-Detached House, Savernake Drive, NN18 £1,049/mo 2 1.38 miles OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Kesteven Way, NN18 £1,000/mo 2 1.52 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Detached House, Kesteven Wy., NN18 £6,000/mo 2 1.52 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,683/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%
Max investor price (0.8%) £131,125
Target investor price (1%) £104,900
Gross yield 5.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.5×
Monthly cashflow £53/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1%
  • 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).