Foord Road, Folkestone, CT19
South East
£185,000
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedArea
719 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom terraced cottage has a ground-floor layout comprising a lounge, separate dining room and fitted kitchen, with an inner lobby providing utility space. The bathroom includes a bath and a separate walk-in shower cubicle. Upstairs are two double bedrooms. White goods are included, according to the listing.
Outside, there is a small rear garden. The front garden is mainly laid with Yorkshire stone and may offer scope for driveway parking, subject to the necessary consents. The property is described as being close to local amenities and within walking distance of Folkestone Central railway station. The accommodation offers scope for a buyer to personalise it.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £185,000, this two-double-bedroom cottage is priced about 13% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The photographed rooms are usable but dated, so the light £7,700–£18,000 renovation range points to a manageable canvas: refresh the décor and flooring, then tidy the bijou garden. Its short walk to Folkestone Central is another plus. The asking price and renovation midpoint total £197,850, compared with an implied current local-average value of £212,500; that is a useful reference, not a renovated GDV or a guaranteed margin.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated carpets and decorative finishes in the lounge and both bedrooms.
- Improve the small rear garden with modest planting and paving maintenance.
- Acquire below the local average per square foot, with Folkestone Central a short walk away.
Key risks
None recorded.
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