Flat 1, 23 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2PU is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £278,981 , which equates to approximately £288 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Oct 2023 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,981, representing a 1.4% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £278,981 is:

  • 24.2% higher than the average property price on Grimston Gardens
  • 0.2% higher than the average in the CT20 2PU postcode area
  • and 8.7% lower 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 3 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£278,981
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£288
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 1, 23 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 2PU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Oct 2014.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Mar 2009. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 17.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CT20 2PU

10 th / 33
Price Rank
0% same as average
17 th / 29
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
9 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2PU , this flat's estimated value ranks 10th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 29 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 17th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£278,981
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
10 Oct 2023
£275,000
Leasehold
+53.6 %
3 Jul 2015
£179,000
Leasehold
+43.2 %
4 Nov 2011
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £297,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2022
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 20 Jul 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1, 23 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2PU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Oct 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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