7 Tolsford Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8BU is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 667 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £342,152 , which equates to approximately £513 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Mar 2014 for £200,000. Since then, the value has increased by £142,152, representing a 71.1% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £342,152 is:

  • 8.5% lower than the average property price on Tolsford Close
  • 18.6% lower than the average in the CT18 8BU postcode area
  • and 12.0% higher than the average price for Folkestone as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). 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 2 April 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CT18 8BU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£342,152
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£513
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

7 Tolsford Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT18 8BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Apr 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, 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 20 Jan 2016, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT18 8BU

17 th / 18
Price Rank
19% lower than average
18 th / 18
Size Rank
30% smaller than average
5 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT18 8BU , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 17th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£342,152
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
20 Mar 2014
£200,000
Leasehold
+14.9 %
10 Dec 2010
£174,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £228,750
sale date: 9 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 7 Tolsford Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8BU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Mar 2014. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Apr 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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