1, Downs Close, CT18 7PA
1 Downs Close is a 126 m² / 1,356 sq ft detached home in Hawkinge. It sold for £392,000 in September 2017. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £457k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £417k to £539k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.
- Sale history
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Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation Sep 2017 £392,000 4.4% 2.2% Apr 2007 £249,995 9.6% 7.4% Feb 2002 £155,000 10.5% 9.1% Apr 2000 £130,000 na na - Floor plan
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Archived estate agent floor plan for 1, Downs Close.
- Internal area
- 126 square metres (1,356 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
- Price per internal area
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This property sold for £3,111 per square metre (£289 per square foot) in Sep 2017. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,631 per square metre (£337 per square foot) .
Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm Sep 2017 £392,000 £3,111 £457,447 £3,631 Apr 2007 £249,995 £1,984 £428,370 £3,400 Feb 2002 £155,000 £1,230 £470,682 £3,736 Apr 2000 £130,000 £1,032 £479,375 £3,805 Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 126 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.
- Valuation
- The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £457,447. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Hawkinge are now selling for between £3,310 and £4,280 per square metre (£307 and £397 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 126 m², this implies a valuation between £417,000 and £539,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- E
- Plot size
- 312 square metres (3,358 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
- Planning ref:
- February 2023 22/2152/FH
- Type:
- Full and householder planning application
- Status:
- Application approved with conditions
- Address:
- 1 Downs Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone,
- Description:
- Erection of a single-storey extension to create annexe accommodation attached to the existing property.
- Summary:
- 01 June 2017 - energy performance certificate grade C
- Certificate:
- View energy certificate on GOV.UK
- Reason for EPC:
- Marketed sale
- Tenure:
- Owner-occupied
- Property type:
- Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
- Area:
- 126 sqm (1,356 square foot) total internal area
- Comments:
- Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
1 Downs Close is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.
- HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £457,447.
- Based on an internal area of 126 m² and recent prices in Hawkinge, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £417,000 to £539,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.
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