The Gatehouse, North Road, Hythe
By Alexander Fleming
£ 398,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Alexander Fleming says ..
Originally part of a much larger School House dating from c.1880, The Gatehouse features a prominent rear tower with spiral staircase, high ceilings and tall windows. Offering much potential and conveniently positioned for easy access to the town centre and all local amenities as well as co (cont.)
Property Oracle says ..
The Gatehouse, situated on North Road in Hythe, Kent, is a unique property with historical charm. Originally part of a larger school house, it dates from around 1880 and boasts striking architectural features such as a prominent rear tower and a spiral staircase. The house is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom property with a sizeable conservatory and a small garden. While some rooms show evidence of needing refurbishment, the property has potential for modernisation and improvements.
The location benefits from proximity to Hythe town centre, offering easy access to amenities, shops, and transportation, with several primary and secondary schools within a reasonable distance. Rail links to other parts of Kent and beyond are also readily available. The property’s position in Hythe provides a desirable lifestyle in a popular coastal town.
The garden, though not extensive, offers outdoor space. Images show a paved area and some mature shrubs, providing a private space for relaxation or potential landscaping projects. The property’s layout suggests space for potential expansion or changes. The price is within the range of comparable properties in the immediate neighbourhood, although the lack of detailed data on square footage for comparable properties makes a definitive price per sqft analysis difficult.
Overall, The Gatehouse presents a blend of historical character and potential for modernisation, located in a desirable area of Hythe. Buyers should carefully assess their budget and renovation requirements before making an offer. Prospective buyers might want to weigh up the cost of modernising with the potential increased property value before committing.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 904.17
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 695,750.00 £Increased by 35.80 %
- Est sale value
- 527,131.11 £Increased by 15.22 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,400.00 £/moDecreased by 11.56 %
- Est letting value
- 904.17 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.41 %Decreased by 35.04 %
- Crime Rate
- 5.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwood Cofe Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 1.34 KM |
| Hythe Bay Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.34 KM | |
| Hythe Bay Cofe Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 1.43 KM |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 2.02 KM |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College | Academy Converter | Good | 2.77 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring House | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Kings Head Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Seaview Cottages | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Tile House | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mount Street | £ 325,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandling | 5025 | SDG | 3.19 KM |
| Westenhanger | 5030 | WHA | 6.16 KM |
| Folkestone West | 5027 | FKW | 7.22 KM |
| Folkestone Central | 5035 | FKC | 8.90 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatehouse, North Road, Hythe | £ 398,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Bay Tree House Apartment, Hythe, CT21 | £ 475,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Station Road, Hythe, CT21 | £ 575,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| Dental Street, Hythe | £ 400,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| 6 Station Road, Hythe, CT21 | £ 219,995 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 North Road | £ 373,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 10 North Road | £ 555,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 3 North Road | £ 453,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 20 North Road | £ 156,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 4 North Road | £ 275,000 | 0.03 KM |