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GARDEN FLAT

10 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 2HW

2 beds 1 baths Listed 1 Dec 2016 (-3520d)

£112,500

Guide Price

Reduced on 28 Feb 2017

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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

PURCHASING THIS PROPERTY WITH A LIFETIME LEASE
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).

5y growth -17.6%
10y growth 39.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Folkestone and Hythe. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -5.1%
5y (index) 2.8%
10y (index) 28.6%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: MAXINE INVESTMENTS LIMITED (727756)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Folkestone and Hythe. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,045/mo
Realistic £1,161/mo
Optimistic £1,277/mo

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 1.16%
Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500
Target investor price (1%) £130,000
Gross yield 13.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 7.2×
Monthly cashflow £702/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 25.8%
  • 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).