Hythe Close, Golden Valley, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QH
Listed 16 Oct 2026 · Folkestone
How the price compares
Key features
- Newly laid driveway with parking for two cars
- ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
- SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
- Actual price paid depends on individuals' age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
- Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
- CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE, or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
- The full listed price of this property is £280,000
- Freshly decorated and carpeted throughout plus brand new boiler
- Walking distance to Folkestone West, Sandgate beach and The Leas plus within catchment area of sought after schools
- Low maintenance, cost effective and ready to move into
About this home
SECURING THIS PROPERTY WITH A LIFETIME LEASEOVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISEThrough the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value. OVER 60s customers typically save between from 20% to 50%*. Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £185,500 based on an average saving of 33%. Market Value Price: £280,000 The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future. For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website. Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE. Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s. It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease. If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase this property at the full market value of £280,000, please contact the estate agent Wards.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONMove-in ready semi-detached house in popular Sandgate Parish location! Just walking distance to Folkestone West station, Sandgate beach and The Leas, this property has a newly-laid driveway to the front with parking for two cars and has been freshly decorated and carpeted throughout. Sitting within the catchment area for some of the best schools in the area including Sandgate Primary, Folkestone School for Girls and The Harvey Grammar, this house is rare for the area with its kitchen/diner and lounge. The house benefits from a number of recent updates including a brand new boiler, bathroom, fascias and soffits and two newly installed double glazed windows to the front upper rooms, making it a low maintenance, cost-effective option for buyers looking for a house that is move-in ready. Ideal for couples, professionals and growing households, this house offers a comfortable mix of living space and bedrooms. The large terraced garden to the rear is great for sitting out in the summer and backs onto a quiet park area, offering enhanced privacy. The quiet, residential cul-de-sac location offers a tranquil base, whilst its proximity to local Cheriton and Golden Valley shopping areas offers additional convenience. The house benefits from two good-sized double bedrooms with built-in storage, and an additional single bedroom which would be ideal as a nursery, additional bedroom or could serve as an excellent home office for buyers looking to benefit from hybrid working, making the most of the excellent commuter links this home affords. Room sizes:Kitchen/Diner: 17'0 x 12'0 (5.19m x 3.66m) Lounge: 17'1 x 10'0 (5.21m x 3.05m) Landing Bedroom 1: 10'1 x 8'9 (3.08m x 2.67m) Bedroom 2: 10'1 x 9'1 (3.08m x 2.77m) Bedroom 3: 7'9 x 6'8 (2.36m x 2.03m) Bathroom: 6'6 x 5'8 (1.98m x 1.73m) Rear Garden Driveway
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
If buying to rent, please check if Local Authority licensing schemes apply before proceeding. Legal advice should be taken to verify fixtures/fittings, planning, alterations and/or lease details. Appliances & services are untested, dimensions are approximate and floor plans are not to scale.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Homewise, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Suitable as a retirement home.
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
Floorplan
Location
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- Folkestone West Station0.3 mi
- Folkestone Central Station0.9 mi
- Channel Tunnel Terminal Station1.3 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hythe Close Folkestone CT20 3QH | Semi-detached Freehold | 23 Aug 2024 | £274,500 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Homewise, South East on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 16 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 16/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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