17 Tolsford Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8BU is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,033 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £390,842 , which equates to approximately £378 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Dec 2013 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £170,842, representing a 77.7% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £390,842 is:

  • 4.6% higher than the average property price on Tolsford Close
  • 7.0% lower than the average in the CT18 8BU postcode area
  • and 27.9% higher than the average price for Folkestone as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 31 August 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1033 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£390,842
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£378
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Tolsford Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT18 8BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Aug 2016.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Jul 2013, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 42.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, oil, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CT18 8BU

14 th / 18
Price Rank
7% lower than average
8 th / 18
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
18 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT18 8BU , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 18 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£390,842
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+78 %
5 Dec 2013
£220,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 23 May 2014
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 2 Apr 2012

Data Sources

The property at 17 Tolsford Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT18 8BU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Aug 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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