Walton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19
South East
£180,000
Listed on 08/11/2026
Listed on 08/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Terraced HouseArea
753 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This vacant, chain-free two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Folkestone is offered as a modernisation project. The accommodation includes two double bedrooms, and a recently installed boiler is noted in the listing. The property has a secure, low-maintenance rear garden and is described as being within walking distance of the train station, with local amenities and transport links nearby. The listing identifies scope to update the house and tailor it to a new owner's requirements.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £180,000, this two-bedroom terrace is priced attractively at £239/sq ft, around 20% below the local average. Vacant and chain-free, with a recently installed boiler and a station within walking distance, it offers a lower-entry-price canvas for a medium-scale refurbishment. The dated, worn finishes across several rooms give scope to refresh the interiors, while the enclosed garden could also be improved.
The overall score is still weak: the project economics are tight, with the purchase price plus refurbishment midpoint already close to the implied local-average value before fees. Visible ceiling staining or damage in the kitchen and bathroom, and weathered garden paving, add specific items to investigate and address.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at a price around 20% below the local average per square foot.
- Refresh the dated finishes and worn flooring across the living areas and bedrooms to create a more cohesive interior.
- Improve the enclosed rear garden, including its weathered paving and loose brick edging.
Key risks
- Ceiling damage or staining is visible in the kitchen and bathroom; investigate the cause and scope before committing.
- The economics are tight: the purchase price plus refurbishment midpoint is close to the implied local-average value, before fees.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Folkestone Central Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Folkestone
Folkestone West Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Folkestone
Hythe Station (RHDR)
4.8 miles
Metro · Hythe
Sandling Rail Station
4.9 miles
Train · Sandling
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