GARDEN FLAT
10 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 2HW
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Last sold
£405,000 Jul 2022
Local average
£219,551 (-48.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (10,112 of 33,755)
Street crime
314 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Over 60s only under Homewise's lifetime lease plan
- Discounts range from 8.5% to 59%
- The actual price you will pay depends on your age, personal circumstances and property criteria
- Call for a personalised quote
- 2 bedroom converted basement flat
- Modern decor throughout
- Open plan kitchen/lounge/diner
- Private courtyard
- Chain free
- EPC energy rating D (57)
Additional details
- Garden
- Back garden
Description
This property is offered at a reduced price for the over 60s under Homewise's Home for Life Plan. This is a lifetime lease.The above price represents a mid-range discount from the property's full market value, and is based on a single male applicant aged 69 years. The actual price you will pay depends on your age, personal circumstances and property criteria. Discounts range from 8.5% to 59%.For more information or a personalised quote, just give us a call. Alternatively, if you are under 60 or would like to purchase this property without a lifetime lease at its full market price of £169,995, please contact Ward & Partners.PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Imagine strolling from your front door out onto The Leas with its open greens and beautiful views across the English Channel. This is by far the best method of getting into town and should take no more than ten minutes. In the opposite direction you will find Folkestone Central Station which, with the high speed rail link, getting to London St Pancras Station takes less than an hour from start to finish! You can just imagine how grand the original house would have been before being converted into apartments. Just from its grand facade there is a real sense of the grandeur of days gone by. This is perfectly complemented by the contemporary finish throughout and open plan spaces suiting modern lifestyles. The private courtyard gives you that all important outside space completing this fantastic home.
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.Room sizes:Entrance HallLounge / Kitchen / Diner: 23'11 x 16'1 (7.29m x 4.91m)Bathroom: 7'11 x 5'3 (2.41m x 1.60m)Separate ToiletBedroom 1: 14'3 x 6'8 (4.35m x 2.03m)Bedroom 2: 13'11 x 9'1 (4.24m x 2.77m)Courtyard
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.
Listed by
South East
Homewise
Reference: 63399722
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #8949972
Property Details
Street: 10 Earls Avenue
Town: FOLKESTONE
Postcode: CT20 2HW
Installation Details
Items: 7 windows
Certificate Issued: 09/07/2012
Work Completed: 14/06/2012
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #8534084
Property Details
Street: 10 Earls Avenue
Town: FOLKESTONE
Postcode: CT20 2HW
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows
Certificate Issued: 21/11/2011
Work Completed: 03/11/2011
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 | 13/07/2022 (4 years ago) | £405,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY VIEW HOUSE, 24 - 26 FLAT 6 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2UF | £260,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| GARDEN HOUSE COURT, 142 FLAT 42 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2FF | £110,000 | 18/12/2025 | Flat |
| 154 FLAT 3 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HU | £275,000 | 18/12/2025 | Flat |
| THE GRAND ETON SUITE THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2LR | £392,500 | 08/12/2025 | Flat |
| 7 FLAT A CLIFTON CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2EL | £330,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| 7 FLAT 6 TRINITY CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2ES | £210,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| 67 BASEMENT BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RL | £285,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| 7 FLAT 5 TRINITY CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2ES | £190,000 | 14/11/2025 | Flat |
| TRINITY COURT 5-7 FLAT 7 TRINITY GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RP | £230,000 | 25/09/2025 | Flat |
| WESTMOORE HOUSE, 50 FLAT 4 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RL | £280,000 | 08/08/2025 | Flat |
| THE GRAND ELHAM SUITE THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2LR | £305,000 | 28/07/2025 | Flat |
| GARDEN HOUSE COURT, 142 FLAT 16 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2FF | £108,500 | 25/07/2025 | Flat |
| DUDLEY COURT, 2 - 4 FLAT 3 TRINITY CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2ET | £262,000 | 21/07/2025 | Flat |
| GARDEN HOUSE COURT, 142 FLAT 18 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2FF | £95,000 | 26/06/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 12 FLAT 2 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, THANET, KENT, CT20 2HW | £280,000 | 03/01/2025 | Flat |
| 3 FLAT 5 CLIFTON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2EH | £310,000 | 18/12/2024 | Flat |
| LABURNHAM COURT, 22 - 24 FLAT 2 WESTBOURNE GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HZ | £185,000 | 25/10/2024 | Flat |
| 23 - 25 FLAT 13 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HF | £170,000 | 23/08/2024 | Flat |
| Same street 12 FLAT 3 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW | £340,000 | 08/07/2024 | Flat |
| Same street BIRCH VIEW 1 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW | £645,000 | 13/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 60 FLAT 1 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RL | £231,000 | 12/12/2023 | Flat |
| 4 FLAT 4 CLIFTON CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2EW | £285,000 | 01/12/2023 | Flat |
| TRINITY VIEW HOUSE, 24 - 26 FLAT 10 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2UF | £270,000 | 29/11/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 9C EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW | £635,000 | 07/06/2023 | Flat |
| Same street TERLINGHAM MANSIONS, 14 5A EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW | £275,000 | 18/03/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 12 BASEMENT FLAT EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HW | £285,000 | 10/09/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £410,000 (6 sales)
Area average: £239,200 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Folkestone and Hythe. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Company ownership
Registered legal owner is a company.
Company: MAXINE INVESTMENTS LIMITED (727756)
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Folkestone and Hythe. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Folkestone and Hythe.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Dover-Shepway: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Trinity Gardens | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | The Metropole | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Plain Road Garage | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Hearbase | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Folkestone Central | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | Kent Community Health | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Folkestone West | 0.8 miles |
| Hospital | William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) | 11.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Total incidents | 314 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of English Studies | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 14 Jan 2020 |
| Folkestone Beacon Plus | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 14 Dec 2022 |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 22 Jan 2023 |
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 Flat, Sandgate Road, CT20 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).