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Godwyn House
For saleReduced 13 Oct 2026
£595,000

Godwyn Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2LA

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Share of Freeholdtenure

Listed 5 Oct 2026 · price reduced 13 Oct 2026 · Folkestone

How the price compares

This home£595,000
Median 2 bed in CT20£230k128 homes listed · £306 per sq ft
Difference+159%above the area median

Key features

  • Two Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment
  • Garage and Parking
  • Approved Planning Permission for Extension
  • EPC Rating - D

About this home

A superior ground floor garden apartment, occupying an enviable position within a highly sought-after location. Forming part of an attractive period property, the apartment enjoys a private patio area and beautifully maintained and generously proportioned communal gardens with sunken rose garden, together with the considerable benefits of a private garage, off-street parking and a share of the freehold.

The elegantly proportioned accommodation is light and airy throughout, featuring high ceilings and large windows, and comprises: entrance hall, impressive living room with open fire, kitchen/breakfast room, luxury bathroom and two bedrooms.

There is also exciting potential to further enhance the accommodation, with planning permission to extend (ref. 26/0535/FH), subject to obtaining all necessary consents.

Properties of this calibre, with their combination of generous accommodation, attractive communal gardens, private parking and a share of the freehold, are rarely available. An internal inspection is highly recommended.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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Location Godwyn Road is considered to be amongst the most desirable of addresses in this sought-after West End location only about a mile from Folkestone town centre and a short, level walk from Folkestone West Station where the High Speed Link service to London, St Pancras is available (journey times of around 55 minutes). The property is only a short walk from The Leas promenade. There are well-regarded primary and secondary grammar schools within walking distance. Folkestone is fast being recognised by commuters as the perfect place to be with its well priced housing stock, easy access to London and glorious situation by the sea. The West End of Folkestone is lined with period properties and also features The Grand with its beautiful seaside promenade, frequented at the turn of the last century by Royalty and High Society.

Garage Private garage to the front of the property with off road parking.

Communal garden Godwyn House stands a generous plot of just under 0.5 acre with the rear garden laid mainly to formal lawn with various flower beds, an impressive central sunken rose garden, well stocked shrubs and tree borders.

Share of the Freehold We have been informed by our vendor that the property is to be sold with a share of the freehold.

Lease Details We have been informed by our vendor that the property has a 999 year lease from 24th June 1960.

Service Charge To be confirmed.

Ground Rent We have been informed by our vendor that there is no ground rent payable for this property.

Council Tax Band

Band - D

EPC Rating EPC - D

Agents Note If an offer is accepted on a property marketed by Reeds Rains, all purchasers are required to complete ID verification checks. This is a legal obligation under Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and we use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks. The fee is £30 plus VAT (£36 including VAT) per transaction, payable once the offer is agreed and before the sales memorandum is issued. Please note that once paid, this charge is non-refundable.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Share of Freehold
Lease remaining
932 years left
Ground rent
£1 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Folkestone Central Station0.5 mi
  • Folkestone West Station0.6 mi
  • Channel Tunnel Terminal Station1.8 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CT20 over the last 12 months: flat £193k · terraced £287k · semi-detached £355k · detached £670k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
26 Godwyn Road
Folkestone CT20 2LA
Detached
Freehold
24 Apr 2026£670,000
5 Godwyn Road
Folkestone CT20 2LA
Detached
Freehold
5 Jan 2026£1,000,000
24 Godwyn Road
Folkestone CT20 2LA
Detached
Freehold
19 Jul 2024£825,000
Flat 3, Godwyn House, Godwyn Road
Folkestone CT20 2LA
Flat
Leasehold
5 Jul 2024£600,000
22 Godwyn Road
Folkestone CT20 2LA
Detached
Freehold
15 Apr 2024£670,000
Flat 1, 11, Godwyn Road
Folkestone CT20 2LA
Flat
Leasehold
29 Feb 2024£510,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CT20

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,976£59,500 deposit · £535,500 loan
Stamp Duty£19,750England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Reeds Rains, Folkestone on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 13/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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