5 bedroom detached house for sale

I just love the characteristics of this house and the sea views too -- Emma Meadows, Sales Negotiator

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A defining 1930’s detached family house in the ‘Arts and Crafts’ style, enjoying a southerly facing position with views on the borders of the Cinque Port town of Hythe and the popular village of Saltwood.

Sandling mainline railway station is within 2 miles with High Speed (HS1) train services from nearby Folkestone West and Ashford International.


A detached 1930’s house of brick construction in the ‘Arts and Crafts’ style, including typical characteristics and era defining charm which can be appreciated within the photographs or during an internal inspection.

Many of the rooms face south over the gardens which include clipped Yew hedges, lawns, a lower pond garden and a poultry run.
The versatile accommodation combines 4 reception rooms along with 5 bedrooms, a roof terrace and plenty of opportunity for reconfiguration if required.

The current owners obtained planning permission for demolition of the existing side extension to be replaced with an Orangery with roof lantern.

The property is entered through double gates into a delightful herringbone brick courtyard with access to a superb double garage with separated workshop and electric door. Adjacent to the courtyard is a vegetable garden with a good quality greenhouse.

Services:
All Mains services connected.
Connectivity:
Broadband and mobile coverage available
Planning:
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Planning reference 22/0156/FH dated 21st March 2022

The property is beautifully situated just below the desirable village of Saltwood and on the hillside above the Cinque Port town of Hythe within walking distance of schools.

This well-known and much-admired town is overlooked by a magnificent parish church and has a busy high street of independent shops. There are also major supermarkets such as ‘Waitrose’ and ‘Sainsburys’ whilst the Napoleonic and picturesque Royal Military Canal with it’s wildlife habitats, picturesque walks and cycle routes runs through the centre of the town.

There are bathing beaches and water sport facilities along the nearby coastline (also popular with early morning cold water swimmers!)

In addition to an excellent choice of state and independent schools, including grammar schools, the locality enjoys excellent proximity to a major travel infrastructure including the M20 motorway (Jct. 11), Eurotunnel, local mainline railway stations at Sandling and Westenhanger along with high-speed stations at Folkestone and Ashford with journey times of 58 minutes and 38 minutes respectively (HS1).

Leisure amenities include golf clubs, tennis club, sailing club and numerous sports and recreational facilities.

The nearby harbour town of Folkestone is currently enjoying a renaissance and increasingly attracting interest in its exciting Arts Quarter and Harbour Arm amenity.

Our Ref: AVS240019