3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Folkestone Road, Dover, Kent CT17

Beautifully Renovated Three-Bedroom Family Home – Folkestone Road, Dover

Located just moments from Dover Priory train station, this stylishly renovated Three-bedroom home on Folkestone Road is ideal for commuters, families, or those seeking a move-in ready property with charm and space. With London St Pancras accessible in just over an hour, this property is perfectly placed for those seeking a balance between coastal living and city connectivity.

This generously proportioned Victorian home spans approximately 1,286 sq. Ft. Across two floors and has been thoughtfully updated throughout while retaining character and period charm.

Layout & Features:
Upon entering the home, you're welcomed into a spacious lounge featuring original fireplace details and large bay windows, flowing through to a formal dining room – perfect for entertaining. Beyond is the extended kitchen, beautifully styled with shaker cabinetry, integrated appliances, and ceramic sink, all overlooking the garden.

Upstairs, the layout includes:

Three double bedrooms, including a generous primary bedroom to the front. A well-sized second bedroom and a bright third bedroom to the rear. A versatile home office area, ideal for remote working. A stylish family bathroom with updated fittings, modern tiling, and classic detailing.

Upgrades & Renovations:
New Worchester Bosch combi boiler fitted (2022) with 10 year warranty.

Extensive renewal work was completed on the roof and guttering systems (2024).

Renovated kitchen and bathroom fittings, including Hansgrohe taps.

Extensive repairs to the decorative plasterwork.
Solid oak flooring and new slate hearth (dining room), new cast concrete hearth (living room), and tasteful decorative finishes throughout (interior and exterior) using high-end paints from Keim, Earthborn, Farrow and Ball and Little Greene.

Extensive carpentry repairs and improvements have also been completed throughout, including easing and adjusting all doors, replacing locks and handles where required. Re-laying/replacing flooring with insulation added (living room and dining room). Panelling the dining room using high-quality tulip wood mouldings. New skirting boards and picture rails (living room). New cabinetry (second bedroom). Alongside many other smaller carpentry repairs/improvements.

Landscaped rear garden with tropical hardwood decking reclaimed from Southend Pier, offering a unique and durable outdoor space.

Outdoor Space:
The rear garden has been expertly landscaped to create multiple usable areas, including a raised deck with built-in storage underneath. There are two garden sheds, a reclaimed brick courtyard, and rebuilt retaining walls – all constructed with marine-grade tropical timber and quality craftsmanship.

What the Vendor Says
"The house dates from around 1900, and since buying it in 2018, we've renovated it from top to bottom. We love the character of the home, and we've updated everything to ensure it's both beautiful and functional. The garden is one of our favourite features – the tropical hardwood deck is incredibly sturdy, and we’ve enjoyed many evenings out there. The house is warm, solid, and full of thoughtful details that make living here really easy and enjoyable."

Identification Checks
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Location Summary
Dover is a major ferry port town and faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel. It is home of the Dover Calais ferry through the Port of Dover and is famous for both its White Cliffs and Dover Castle that historically functioned as protection against invaders. Dover’s main commuting roads are the A2 and A20, connecting the town with Canterbury and London. The high speed rail service runs from Dover Priory to London St Pancras International station.

Ground Floor

Lounge (13' 8" x 15' 2")

Dining Room (10' 10" x 11' 10")

Kitchen (9' 6" x 23' 5")

First Floor

Bedroom (16' 7" x 15' 2")

Bedroom (10' 10" x 11' 10")

Bathroom (6' 2" x 6' 0")

Office

Bedroom (9' 6" x 12' 2")