# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NN18 8GZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 50 FOLKESTONE DRIVE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NN18 8GZ |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £220,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 24/10/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £631/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000

### Recommendations
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4135-8920-7509-0665-5222)

## 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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/168609347/1250854) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/168609347/1250855) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 50 FOLKESTONE DRIVE, CORBY, NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN18 8GZ | £220,000 | 30/01/2026 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £210,712 (42 Semi-detached, NN18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +4.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North Northamptonshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £886/mo
- **Realistic:** £984/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,082/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northants Central (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 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £104,900

*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 £1,049/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £53/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1%

*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:** £3,188/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.1%
- **10y growth:** 35.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North Northamptonshire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 53.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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