# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (CT20 1SQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | THE BATTERY, THE BAYLE, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 1SQ | | Price | £1,300,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £1,200,000 Jun 2023 | ## Description It is not often that the opportunity to purchase a piece of local history comes along but this property certainly is that. The Battery dates from 1760 and is a unique and attractive Grade II listed detached house with later additions in 1976 and benefits from a wonderful, secluded Bayle location. The property lies in its’ own grounds of about half an acre and boasts magnificent views of Folkestone harbour, The Straits of Dover and, on a clear day, the French coast from Calais to Boulogne. It’s delightful situation on The Bayle is within a two-minute walk of Folkestone’s shopping centre and Parish Church. The secluded well stocked gardens are a fine feature and are securely fenced. They include two raised paved areas, originally part of the old ramparts, rose beds, a greenhouse, and a small vegetable garden with miniature apple, pear and cherry trees, raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries, rhubarb and greengages. At the rear of the house a small brick-built shed contains a gas fired central heating boiler to provide both central heating and hot water. This is also used to store garden equipment, and coal and wood for the open fire in the sitting room. Along the west side of the house there is a small wood with raised brick paths. Within the grounds lie the original underground Gunpowder Magazine, approached by a flight of steps, which is suitable for many modern uses and for storage. There is a double garage, with an automatic door, and there is further secure parking within the grounds for several vehicles. Steeped in history with an exceptional location in which the owners of this family home have resided for over 50 years. This exclusive property is really a 'must see. **Services** Mains water, gas and electricity. Main drainage, Full gas central heating in all main rooms. WiFi link speed 390 Mbps **Travel** Folkestone’s Central station is within a 10-minute walk and the fast train to London St Pancras takes under an hour. The M20, which connects to the M25, comes directly to Folkestone. **Sporting facilities** The town offers a full range of sporting facilities including two 18-hole golf courses within a ten-minute drive. There is a Sports Centre and a world-class Skateboard/Climbing Park. **Schools** Folkestone has well regarded grammar schools for both boys and girls as well as an 'Academy'. St Eanswythe Junior School is on the Bayle. **Tenure** Freehold **Possession** There is no chain as the present owners have already purchased a property. Vacant possession will be given on completion. **Maintenance** The exterior was completely repainted in 2022. **Council tax** Band F Charge 2022/23 £3,084 ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/130309181/245329) - External - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/130309181/245330) - Sitting Room - ![External](/listings/photos/130309181/245334) - External - ![Channel and Harbour views](/listings/photos/130309181/245337) - Channel and Harbour views - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/130309181/245338) - Kitchen - ![Study/Games Room](/listings/photos/130309181/245341) - Study/Games Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/130309181/245342) - Kitchen - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/130309181/245344) - Dining Room - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/130309181/245346) - Sitting Room - ![External](/listings/photos/130309181/245348) - External - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/130309181/245349) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/130309181/245350) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/130309181/245352) - Bedroom - ![Landing](/listings/photos/130309181/245354) - Landing - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/130309181/245355) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/130309181/245357) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/130309181/245359) - Bedroom - ![Lamding](/listings/photos/130309181/245360) - Lamding - ![Harbour views](/listings/photos/130309181/245361) - Harbour views - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/130309181/245362) - Bedroom ## Floorplans - ![The Battery](/listings/photos/130309181/245363) - The Battery ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE BATTERY THE BAYLE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1SQ | £1,200,000 | 30/06/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 30 THE BAYLE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1SQ | £255,000 | 03/05/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 32 THE BAYLE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1SQ | £265,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] THE PRIORY, 2 FLAT H THE BAYLE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1SQ | £260,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat | | 26 CHURCH STREET, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1SE | £675,500 | 28/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 19 AND 21 THE BAYLE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1SQ | £362,000 | 29/10/2021 | Other | | [Same street] 16 THE BAYLE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1SQ | £260,000 | 17/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £280,400 (5 sales) **Area average:** £675,500 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £810,600 (10 Detached, CT20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +60.4% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.09% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £114,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 68.2% - **10y growth:** 39.4% ## 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)