THE HIDEAWAY
LANCASTER AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, CAPEL LE FERNE, KENT CT18 7LX
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Last sold
£305,000 Jan 2018
Local average
£508,803 (-61%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,243 of 33,755)
Street crime
7 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 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
- Recently refurbished 3 bedroom detached bungalow
- Ideal for disabled access
- Stunning kitchen & bathroom
- Good size main bedroom with en-suite
- No onward chain
- EPC energy rating C (80)
Additional details
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
Description
This property is offered at a reduced price for people aged over 60 through Homewise’s Home for Life Plan. Through the Home for Life Plan, anyone aged over sixty can purchase a lifetime lease on this property which discounts the price from its full market value. The size of the discount you are entitled to depends on your age, personal circumstances and property criteria and could be anywhere between 8.5% and 59% from the property’s full market value. The above price is for guidance only. It is based on our average discount and would be the estimated price payable by a 69-year-old single male. As such, the price you would pay could be higher or lower than this figure.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 Home for Life Plan at its full market price of £300,000, please contact Ward & Partners.PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
An absolute gem nestled within this popular village, you won't get a better example of a bungalow ready to move straight into and put your own stamp on. Situated away from the road and tucked away for total peace and quiet with off road parking to the front and on a generous plot.Fresh paint and good quality carpet throughout, you get a sense of luxury when you enter this home. The kitchen offers brand new modern high gloss units, while the en-suite shower room and bathroom are still sparkling and never used.All rooms are a great size, offering versatile and adaptable accommodation to suit your own needs.The location couldn't be better, a stone's throw from the Capel-le-Ferne pre school and the bus stop into Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone. A leisurely short stroll will find you at the cliff top with stunning views over the English Channel, with a visible French coast on a clear day. The home lends itself ideally to anyone looking for disabled access, the wide doorways and spacious hall give easy manoeuvrability for wheelchair access.The added bonus of no onward chain means we can have you moving in, in no time at all!!!Room sizes:Entrance hallLounge: 16'9 x 10'10 (5.11m x 3.30m)Kitchen: 12'9 x 7'3 (3.89m x 2.21m)Bedroom 1: 14'8 x 10'4 (4.47m x 3.15m)En-suite shower roomBedroom 2: 11'6 x 6'1 (3.51m x 1.86m)Bedroom 3: 11'7 x 6'1 (3.53m x 1.86m)Bathroom: 8'1 x 5'10 (2.47m x 1.78m)DriveFront and Rear Gardens
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: 62408830
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #8073713
Property Details
Street: 2 Lancaster Avenue
Town: Capel-le-Ferne
Postcode: CT18 7LX
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 18/04/2011
Work Completed: 07/02/2011
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #12994503
Property Details
Street: 2 Lancaster Avenue
Town: Capel-le-Ferne
Postcode: CT18 7LX
Installation Details
Items: 7 windows
Certificate Issued: 18/06/2018
Work Completed: 12/04/2018
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16921894 Recent
Property Details
Street: 2 Lancaster Avenue
Town: Capel-le-Ferne
Postcode: CT18 7LX
Installation Details
Items: 14 windows and 3 doors
Certificate Issued: 17/08/2025
Work Completed: 18/07/2025
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
24% since 2010
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 19/01/2018 (8 years ago) | £305,000 | +28.7% |
| Sold | 30/04/2014 (12 years ago) | £237,000 | -3.7% |
| Sold | 12/08/2010 (15 years ago) | £246,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 CAPEL STREET, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7HF | £240,000 | 29/11/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 2 LANCASTER AVENUE, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LX | £420,000 | 22/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 LANCASTER AVENUE, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LU | £400,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| 40 HELENA ROAD, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LQ | £600,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 35 ALEXANDRA ROAD, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LP | £405,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| 128 NEW DOVER ROAD, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7JR | £510,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| 24 ALEXANDRA ROAD, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LN | £330,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 3 ELIZABETH DRIVE, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7NA | £350,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 97 CAPEL STREET, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7HB | £555,000 | 08/09/2021 | Detached |
| 9 ALBERT ROAD, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7JY | £412,500 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
| 29 HELENA ROAD, CAPEL LE FERNE, FOLKESTONE, DOVER, KENT, CT18 7LQ | £310,000 | 11/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £420,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £411,250 (10 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): Dover. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Dover. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dover.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Dover-Shepway: £863/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
2 Lancaster Avenue
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Alexandra Road | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Foodmarket Newsagents | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Food Market | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit | 2.2 miles |
| Hospital | Kent Community Health | 2.3 miles |
| Train station | Folkestone Central | 2.4 miles |
| Train station | Folkestone West | 2.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 7 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capel-le-Ferne Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 24 May 2022 |
| Martello Primary | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 4 May 2022 |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2016 |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 1.6 miles | Good — 2 May 2024 |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Good — 25 Jun 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).