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1 bed flat for sale Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20

Guide Price

£100,000

Added on 29/09/2026

Retirement home

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £232 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold

Council tax Band B £1,975 a year

Key features

Stunning sea views
Two private balcony areas
Bright living/dining room
Lift access and residents' facilities
Convenient location close to amenities and the seafront
Above-average EPC energy efficiency rating C (80/82)

About this property

Enjoy relaxed coastal living in this beautifully presented fourth floor retirement apartment, ideally positioned to take advantage of stunning sea views. Designed exclusively for the over-60s, this bright and welcoming home offers a perfect balance of comfort, independence, and convenience.

The spacious living and dining area is filled with natural light and provides direct access to one of two private balcony areas, creating the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind while taking in the sea views. A well appointed kitchen offers storage and workspace, while the generous double bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and access to the second outside space.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band B £1,975 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,693
Band B

This home: £1,975
Band C

£2,257
Band D

£2,539
Band E

£3,103
Band F

£3,667
Band G

£4,231
Band H

£5,078

This home is in band B, which costs £1,975 a year in Folkestone and Hythe for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Folkestone and Hythe, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

This home

£232 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£314 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£194 / sq ft

£232 / sq ft

£428 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£232 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in CT20 (£194–£428, 10th–90th percentile, 786 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 786 homes sold in CT20 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in CT20 →

Location

Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £100,000

£50k £150k

Deposit10% £10,000

£0 £100k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £90,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £20,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
39, Homepine House, Sandgate Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2026	377 sq ft £247/sq ft	377 sq ft	£247	£93,000
38, Homepine House, Sandgate Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Dec 2025	409 sq ft £147/sq ft	409 sq ft	£147	£60,000
13, Homepine House, Sandgate Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2025	506 sq ft £188/sq ft	506 sq ft	£188	£95,000
5, Homepine House, Sandgate Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Apr 2025	474 sq ft £234/sq ft	474 sq ft	£234	£111,000
3, Homepine House, Sandgate Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2025	431 sq ft £269/sq ft	431 sq ft	£269	£116,000
21, Homepine House, Sandgate Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2024	441 sq ft £204/sq ft	441 sq ft	£204	£90,000
10, Homepine House, Sandgate Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2023	420 sq ft £286/sq ft	420 sq ft	£286	£120,000
25, Homepine House, Sandgate Road Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2023	441 sq ft £272/sq ft	441 sq ft	£272	£120,000