3 bedroom house for sale

DESCRIPTION
This enchanting property is enviably situated in what is widely considered to be one of Hythe's most exclusive and sought after locations. Cliff Road is a private road, which has recently been resurfaced and from where some wonderful views over the town and of the sea can be enjoyed. The property, which is approached via a long sweeping driveway, is hidden from the road and enjoys a delightfully secluded setting.

Maryland Cottage forms the central section of a grand period property set within beautifully landscaped and delightfully secluded grounds providing an especially unique and extraordinary setting. The pretty facade and thatched roof conceal a beautiful interior which exudes charm and character throughout with many original features. The accommodation, which is of particularly comfortable proportions, comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to an elegant sitting room with an attractive fireplace, study leading to a pretty conservatory uniting the house with the gardens, a well fitted, open plan kitchen/dining room and a cloakroom. On the first floor there are three particularly generous double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a separate shower room, all three bedrooms boasting wonderful views over Hythe and of the sea.

The garden to the rear of Maryland Cottage is stunning. Having been thoughtfully planted with a great deal of consideration for year-round interest, it incorporates a wonderfully secluded terrace, the ideal position in which to relax and dine alfresco, above which is a pretty summerhouse, the ideal vantage point from where to enjoy the views of the sea. The rest of the garden is laid to a generous expanse of lawn with other specimen plants of interest. The property also benefits from a garage with an electronically operated roller doors together with private parking.

For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.

SITUATION
Maryland Cottage is enviably situated on Cliff Road, an exclusive location on the hillside within reasonable walking distance (around 1.25 miles) from the town centre with its 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose), bustling and vibrant High Street with a range of independent shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants, doctors' surgeries, dentists etc. The Royal Military Canal is close by, with pleasant towpath walks and cycle path. The attractive, unspoilt seafront and long pebbly beach is a level walk away. There are a wide variety of sporting and leisure facilities in the area, including the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre and Spa, cricket, squash, bowls and lawn tennis clubs, 2 golf courses (Sene Valley being directly to the rear of the property), sailing club, etc. There are many clubs and societies within the town that welcome new members, and a fortnightly farmers' market. The town is well served with educational establishments including Hythe Bay C of E Primary School, St Augustines Roman Catholic Primary School and Brockhill Performing Arts College. There are boys and girls Grammar Schools in nearby Folkestone.

There are bus stops close by with local services to Folkestone, Ashford, Romney Marsh, etc. and Hythe is very conveniently located for easy access to the M20 (Junction 11 - 4 miles), Channel Tunnel Terminal (4 miles), the ferry port of Dover (10 miles) and Ashford International Passenger Station (11 miles). Sandling main line railway station, approximately 2¼ miles away on the outskirts of Saltwood, offers regular commuter services to London and High-Speed trains to London St Pancras are available from Folkestone and Ashford with journey times of under an hour.