5 bed detached house for sale

Cliff Road, Folkestone CT20

Detailed Description

Description
This impressive family home is well situated in one of Folkestone's most coveted locations. The property exudes charm and character throughout and enjoys a wealth of original features throughout the beautifully appointed interior. The accommodation, which is of particularly comfortable proportions total some 4651 sq ft (including the garages) and comprises an entrance vestibule opening to the welcoming entrance hall which leads to the drawing room and sitting room, both overlooking the garden, a study and dining room which in turn leads to the kitchen and utility room beyond. There is also a conservatory and a cloakroom. On the first floor there are five bedrooms, the principal suite with dressing room and en-suite shower room, and a bathroom. The second bedroom has a staircase leading to a wonderful second floor studio from where magnificent views over Sandgate and of the sea can be enjoyed.

The house occupies a generous plot with ample parking to the front on the carriage driveway which also provides access to the integral garage and to the generously sized tandem double garage, a recent addition which includes an inspection pit. To the rear, the stunning Italian themed gardens enjoy a westerly aspect and have been lovingly created to provide a delightfully secluded environment in which to relax and entertain alfresco.

For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.
Situation

The property is within Folkestone's sought after West End on a peaceful, no-through road. It is within metres of The Leas, a mile-long promenade offering stunning sea views towards France as well as access down to The Riviera beach and the award-winning Lower Leas Coastal Play Park. The Leas can be followed as far as Folkestone Harbour with the recently revitalised Harbour Arm offering champagne bars, restaurants, cafes and live music. Half a mile to the west of the property is the vibrant coastal village of Sandgate with its eclectic mix of antique shops, boutiques, restaurants and sailing club beyond. Folkestone town centre is within a mile of the property.

The Girls' and Boys' Grammar schools, The Turner School and The Academy offer excellent secondary education and highly regarded primary schools including Sandgate and Morehall are all close by.

There are a variety of sporting facilities available along the coast, including rowing, sailing, cricket, squash, bowls and swimming clubs as well as golf courses in the immediate vicinity.

Folkestone's West End station is a short, level walk away from the property with the High Speed Link service to London St Pancras taking around 53 minutes. The M20 motorway network and the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton are 1.5 and 3.5 miles away respectively.