Westbourne Mansions, 148-150 Sandgate Road, Folkestone
AL

Westbourne Mansions, 148-150 Sandgate Road, Folkestone

By Alexander Fleming

£ 225,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Alexander Fleming says ..

BEING SOLD BY SECURE SALE. TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY. Starting offers £225,000. Located within the prestigious West End of Folkestone, close to the famous Leas and all local amenities, this first floor flat offers bags of potential and is ripe for refurbishment. Currently arranged as 4 bedr (cont.)

Property Oracle says ..

This 4-bedroom flat located in Westbourne Mansions, Folkestone, presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. Its key strengths lie in its location within the desirable West End area of Folkestone, close to Folkestone Central station, and several schools. The proximity to transportation links and schools makes it an attractive proposition for families. However, the property’s condition is a significant drawback. The photographs clearly show that the interior requires substantial refurbishment, from outdated decor to potential issues with carpets and walls. The kitchen and bathrooms appear dated and in need of complete modernisation. Potential buyers should be aware that the cost of renovating this property will be considerable, significantly impacting the overall cost of the investment. The lack of information about the size of the flat and the lack of exterior space are additional points to consider. While the potential for a beautiful home is there, the required work and associated costs need to be factored into any purchase decision. The property is described as being sold under a ‘secure sale’ scheme, implying potential urgency or specific buyer conditions. Therefore, a thorough investigation of those conditions and potential challenges is highly recommended for potential buyers. Finally, while nearby properties are listed, the absence of square footage for those makes direct price-per-square-foot comparisons challenging, affecting a precise valuation judgment.

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
1
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Sqft (est)
1,603.82

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
192,063.00 £
Decreased by 35.58 %
from 298,143.00 £
Est sale value
489,165.10 £
Increased by 6.27 %
from 460,296.34 £
Average area rental value
1,278.00 £/mo
Increased by 20.45 %
from 1,061.00 £/mo
Est letting value
3,207.64 £/mo
Increased by 100.00 %
from 1,603.82 £/mo
Est rental Yield
7.98 %
Increased by 86.89 %
from 4.27 %
Crime Rate
6.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 6.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Alexander Fleming marked this listing as sold.

  • Alexander Fleming created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
School Of English StudiesMiscellaneous0.46 KM
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)Other Independent SchoolGood0.53 KM
Compass Community School Coastal ParkOther Independent Special SchoolRequires improvement0.94 KM
Christ Church Cep Academy, FolkestoneAcademy ConverterGood1.35 KM
The Harvey Grammar SchoolAcademy ConverterOutstanding1.36 KM

Images

Main Picture Living Room Kitchen Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 Family Bathroom

Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Clifton Mansions £ 000.00 KM
Cliffestone Court £ 180,00000.00 KM
Primrose House £ 000.00 KM
Cliffe House £ 975,00000.00 KM
Wellfield Road £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Folkestone Central5035FKC0.88 KM
Folkestone West5027FKW1.50 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 £ 140,000BUY5 / 100.01 KM
Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 £ 200,000BUY5 / 100.01 KM
Earls Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 £ 220,000BUY5 / 100.05 KM
Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 £ 280,000BUY5 / 100.05 KM
Westbourne Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 £ 30,000BUY4 / 100.05 KM

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AddressPriceDistance
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6g Earls Avenue £ 131,0000.16 KM
66b Bouverie Road West £ 110,0000.17 KM
66c Bouverie Road West £ 255,0000.17 KM
72b Bouverie Road West £ 195,0000.17 KM