Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20
By Laing Bennett Estate & Letting Agents
£ 250,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Laing Bennett Estate & Letting Agents says ..
Being Sold via Secure Sale. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting offers £250,000. This spacious three-bedroom apartment occupies the front first floor of this stunning period residence in Grimston Gardens. Overlooking the beautiful communal gardens, the property benefits from two parki...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom apartment in Folkestone, Kent, presents a unique buying opportunity. Situated in Grimston Gardens, the property enjoys a convenient location near Folkestone Central station and several schools, making it appealing to commuters and families alike. The building itself displays period architectural features, suggesting a property with potential character. However, the property is currently in need of extensive renovation. The provided photographs showcase dated interiors, requiring significant work to modernize the kitchen, bathrooms, and living areas. The flooring, wall finishes, and fixtures all appear worn and require replacement or refurbishment. While the listing suggests communal gardens, the lack of a private garden should be considered by potential buyers. The listing price of £250,000 should be evaluated carefully, factoring in the required renovation costs against similar properties in the area. Due diligence should be performed to determine a fair market value considering the extent of necessary renovation work and to ascertain the precise ownership and rights associated with communal grounds. Overall, this property could offer a rewarding investment for a buyer willing to undertake a complete renovation project. The potential to transform the property to a desirable home is present, provided the budget and time commitment are fully taken into consideration.
Therefore, we give this property 4 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,225.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 192,063.00 £Decreased by 35.58 %
- Est sale value
- 373,625.00 £Increased by 6.27 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,278.00 £/moIncreased by 20.45 %
- Est letting value
- 2,450.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 7.98 %Increased by 86.89 %
- Crime Rate
- 9.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Laing Bennett Estate & Letting Agents marked this listing as sold.
Laing Bennett Estate & Letting Agents created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Of English Studies | Miscellaneous | 0.04 KM | |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) | Other Independent School | Good | 0.23 KM |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park | Other Independent Special School | Requires improvement | 0.75 KM |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.90 KM |
| Sandgate Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.21 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffestone Court | £ 180,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Primrose House | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cliffe House | £ 975,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wellfield Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Clifton Mansions | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Central | 5035 | FKC | 0.83 KM |
| Folkestone West | 5027 | FKW | 1.08 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimston Gardens,Folkestone,Kent,CT20 2PX | £ 350,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Martello Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 | £ 160,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 | £ 850,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 | £ 250,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 | £ 335,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 35f Grimston Avenue | £ 160,000 | 0.17 KM |
| 35c Grimston Avenue | £ 183,000 | 0.17 KM |
| 37d Grimston Avenue | £ 268,500 | 0.17 KM |
| 35b Grimston Avenue | £ 173,000 | 0.17 KM |
| 35e Grimston Avenue | £ 187,500 | 0.17 KM |