Penthouse Flat, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,679 square feet of living space and is situated on the 8th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £316,133 , which equates to approximately £188 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Nov 2024 for £320,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £3,867, representing a 1.2% decrease, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £316,133 is:

  • 6.5% higher than the average property price on The Leas
  • 39.7% higher than the average in the CT20 2DR postcode area
  • and 3.5% 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 13 November 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1679 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
8th floor
Price (estimate)
£316,133
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£188
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Penthouse Flat, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, Folkestone And Hythe, Kent, CT20 2DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Nov 2020.

This property is heated by electric storage heaters and electric room heaters. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Nov 2009, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to F, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 175%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to electric storage heaters, room heaters, electric, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to flat, limited insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to system built, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 52% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters, Room heaters, electric
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
System built, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 52% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CT20 2DR

1 st / 47
Price Rank
40% higher than average
2 nd / 30
Size Rank
75% bigger than average
2 nd / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2DR , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 30 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 2nd out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£316,133
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
18 Nov 2024
£320,000
Leasehold
+14.3 %
25 Jan 2013
£280,000
Leasehold
+100 %
30 Nov 1995
£140,000
Leasehold
+21.7 %
14 Jul 1995
£115,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 1513 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 18 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1905 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 21 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1550 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1507 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at Penthouse Flat, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Nov 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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