Old Kent Cottage, Frogholt, Folkestone, CT18 8AT
About Old Kent Cottage
Old Kent Cottage is a property in Frogholt, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 8AT).
Held since January 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 8 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent and conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.8% per year.
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Valuation
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Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
No EPC on record
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Planning history
Old Kent Cottage has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.
- Mar 2023RenovationHeritageIn report
Listed building consent for repairs to north elevation timber frame, removal of concrete 'lump' to west elevation and replacement with stone plinth and timber frame and installation of external lighting.
Listed- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 23/0031/FH
- Apr 2018RenovationHeritageIn report
Listed Building Consent for the removal of C19th ceiling to former open hall and construction of partition within roofspace.
Listed- Documents
- 13 docs on file
- Reference
- Y17/1644/SH
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Sales history & valuation
Old Kent Cottage has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£249,995
Growth on file: 12.8% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
31 January 2007Most recent
£249,995
+259.7%over 10 years13 June 1996
£69,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 8AT: £895,000 (2024–2007).
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Sold Mar 2002
£180,000
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What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Beachborough Crossroads — bus stop.
Closest school
1.6 km
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.2dB