4 bed detached house for sale

Mill Lane, West Hougham, Dover, Kent CT15

A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a truly unique detached farmhouse, set within a secluded position and occupying a generous plot of approximately 1.25 acres. Retaining an abundance of character and charming period features, this impressive property offers versatile accommodation, further enhanced by two detached cottages and a separate gym/sauna, presenting an ideal opportunity for multi-generational living, holiday accommodation or additional income potential.

The main farmhouse offers a wealth of charm and character throughout. The ground floor comprises a welcoming sitting room featuring two working fireplaces, creating a wonderfully cosy space, alongside a separate dining room with doors opening directly onto the garden. The kitchen is fitted with solid wood worktops, a central island and a range of integrated appliances. There is a generous cellar incorporating a useful utility area. A further double bedroom is accessed via the dining room, offering additional flexibility to the accommodation.

To the first floor, there are three further well-proportioned double bedrooms, each enjoying its own en-suite facilities and benefiting from beautiful, far-reaching countryside views.

Externally, the property is approached via a private driveway leading to a generous parking area with ample space for several vehicles, together with a covered double cart barn. To the rear, a patio area with a covered barbecue space provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, leading onto an extensive lawned garden with a further paddock beyond.

The grounds also benefit from a charming tree house, a games room/bar and a separate summerhouse with power connected. Together with the additional gym/sauna, these features create a wonderful lifestyle offering with plenty of scope for leisure and entertaining.

Adding considerable appeal and versatility are two separate detached cottages, one offering two bedrooms and the other three bedrooms.

Both provide exciting opportunities for a variety of uses, whether as established or potential holiday accommodation, Airbnb ventures, independent annexe accommodation or for multi-generational living.

With its secluded setting, generous grounds, wealth of character and impressive range of additional accommodation, this is a truly distinctive property offering a rare combination of rural lifestyle and exciting potential.

Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

FOL260233/8

Location

West Hougham is a charming village situated between Folkestone and Dover and offering a quiet rural location but with excellent access to the A20. The town of Dover is 4 miles away and offers a range of services including a brand new shopping centre with cinema, direct high speed train services to London St Pancras and ferry services to France. Folkestone is 4.5 miles distant and offers shopping and leisure facilities, high speed train services to London and Channel Tunnel services to France. The local countryside offers a variety of walking, cycling and riding routes and the sea is only a short drive away.

Services

Mains Gas, Water and Drainage

Cottage 1

Living/Dining Room with solid wood flooring and wood-burning stove, open plan kitchen area with oven and hob, two double bedrooms with built in storage, bathroom with sink, WC and shower over the bath. Outside seating area.

Cottage 2

Living Room with wooden flooring and wood-burning stove with separate dining area, kitchen with oven and hob, double bedroom with en-suite cloakroom/WC, two further double bedrooms, bathroom. Outside Seating Area. Independent access to games room with Bar.

Gym And Sauna

Gym Room, Sauna & Jacuzzi Room with shower, Laundry Room, outside seating area looking over the outside swimming pool, which is heated by an Air-Source heat Pump.

Council Tax

Farmhouse - Band G
Cottage 1 - Band A
Cottage 2 - Band C

EPC Rating

EPC - E