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£550,000
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4 bedroom detached house for sale

157 Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, FOLKESTONE
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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: C*
1,420 sq ft / 132 sq m

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Broadband: Ultra-fast 9000Mbps *
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Property description & features

  • Much improved and updated 4 bedroom detached house
  • Sought after location overlooking the village green
  • Generous conservatory and low maintenance rear garden
  • Double Garage and parking
Beautifully presented and modernised, light and airy detached family house with four bedrooms, three receptions and a large double garage positioned in an idyllic location overlooking the village green.

Situation
This excellent property is situated in Heron Forstal Avenue in an enviable position overlooking the village green. Close by are a number of walks and rides over the surrounding idyllic countryside. The village of Hawkinge itself boasts a large variety of essential amenities to include Tesco Express, Lidl Superstore, two Pharmacies, Doctors, Dental Surgery, two Primary Schools, Post Office, and a Care Home. Leisure and socialising activities within the village include the Community Centre, Village Hall, Mayfly Restaurant, Coffee Shop, White Horse Public House, Cat, and Custard Pot Public House and Take Away food establishments. Bus services run to both the coastal port of Folkestone to the south and, to the north via the A2, to the Cathedral City of Canterbury. Both offer excellent shopping, recreational and educational facilities, as well as main line train services to London. The High-Speed Rail Link reduces travel time from Folkestone to London St Pancras via Ashford to some 59 minutes! Also within a short driving distance of the property is access to the Channel Tunnel terminal at Cheriton and the M20 motorway.

The Property
This detached family house offers generous well-proportioned accommodation, having been thoroughly updated and improved throughout by the current vendor and is now considered a stylish yet comfortable family home. A few of the extensive improvements include new UPVC double glazing throughout, fitted white shutters to all the front windows, new boiler, new bath and ensuite shower rooms, landscaped gardens, re-decoration, and carpets.On the ground floor a spacious entrance hall opens to all main rooms including a superb sitting room leading to a generous conservatory and a separate dining room, study and downstairs wc. A spacious kitchen/breakfast room beautifully designed overlooks the rear gardens with matching contemporary units, worktops, integrated electrical goods, water softener plus a boiling and spring water tap. From here is a useful well-equipped utility room with access to the side of the property where a covered walkway leads to the gardens and double garage.Upstairs, off the galleried landing are four generous bedrooms with the main having a spacious modern ensuite shower room as well as a luxurious family bathroom.Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the position and space that this lovely home has to offer.

Entrance Hall

Dining Room - 11' 9'' x 10' 3'' (3.58m x 3.12m)

Sitting Room - 17' 10'' x 11' 9'' (5.44m x 3.58m)

Conservatory - 12' 1'' x 10' 10'' (3.68m x 3.30m)

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 11' 6'' x 10' 9'' (3.51m x 3.28m)

Study - 8' 8'' x 7' 4'' (2.64m x 2.24m)

Cloakroom/WC

Galleried Landing

Bedroom One - 13' 10'' x 12' 0'' (4.22m x 3.66m)

Bedroom One Ensuite - 8' 10'' x 8' 0'' (2.69m x 2.44m)

Bedroom Two - 13' 10'' x 9' 1'' (4.22m x 2.77m)

Bedroom Three - 11' 11'' x 6' 7'' (3.66m x 2.01m)

Bedroom Four - 10' 11'' x 8' 1'' (3.33m x 2.46m)

Family Bathroom - 8' 8'' x 6' 7'' (2.64m x 2.01m)

Detached Double Garage - 17' 3'' x 16' 8'' (5.26m x 5.08m)

Outside
The rear garden is considered low maintenance and has been excellently landscaped to incorporate an area of circular neat lawn, enclosed by a generous paved patio creating several areas in which to enjoy the outside space. A secluded hot tub area offers a serene and private place in which to unwind and relax after a long day. (The hot tub is available for purchase under separate negotiation).At the side of the property is a covered walkway giving access to the double garage while a block paved driveway provides parking to the front of the garage and property.

Services
All main services are understood to be connected to the property.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold

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