No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: E*
2,378 sq ft / 221 sq m

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Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
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EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Fine views across the English Channel towards the French coast.
  • Peaceful and secluded position
  • South facing double aspect drawing room
  • Large bespoke kitchen open style to sitting room
  • Triple aspect study
  • Master bedroom with dressing room/en-suite
  • Bedroom 2 with en-suite
  • Three further bedrooms
  • South facing terrace and lawned gardens
  • Garage and workshop
A lovely seaside house commanding fine views across the English Channel towards the French coast. Approached via a long private drive.Commute to London St Pancras on HS1 in under an hour from nearby Folkestone West station.

Situation
Enjoying a peaceful and secluded position on a lower hillside overlooking the English Channel. Winterbourne House is located within walking distance of Hythe's centre with its mix of independent shops, boutiques and coffee shops. There are a number of high performing primary schools in the area as well as boys and girls grammar schools. Commuting services are excellent with High Speed services to London St Pancras in under an hour available from nearby Folkestone West station and the Channel Tunnel is nearby and Eurostar services are available from Ashford International.

The Property
A handsome 1930's seaside house full of period influence and interest set beautifully on its secluded plot adjoining local woodland and overlooking Hythe and the English Channel. Winterbourne House conveys a relaxed ambiance and in equal measure the traditional features compliment the more recent improvements of a bespoke modern kitchen and fitted bathrooms. The tiled entrance hall opens into a south facing double aspect drawing room with wood burning stove, overlooking the garden. There is a large bespoke open style kitchen and dining area with a centre island with granite work tops and integral appliances as well as a two oven Aga with additional hob and oven. This area opens into an adjoining sitting room with wood burning stove and doors opening out to the south facing terrace. In addition there is a fitted triple aspect study, a utility room and adjoining boot room with access to the garden. On the first floor to the left of the landing there is a vaulted bedroom with adjoining recently fitted en-suite shower room. Beyond are four further bedrooms, the master with dressing room and en-suite facilities and a separate family bathroom.

Outside
Winterbourne House is approached by a long private driveway where there is parking for several cars. Enjoying panoramic views over Hythe across the English Channel the gardens are a particular feature of the property. There is a full length south facing terrace leading down to lawned gardens and onto a lower orchard beyond. There is a garage and workshop which could provide ancillary accommodation or ideal working space if required, subject to all necessary consents.

Services
We understand all main services are available.Agents NoteWinterbourne House benefits from planning permission for the erection of a first floor side and single storey rear extension, demolition of existing garage, change of fenestration and installation of timber cladding to the exterior. (Application No. 22/0821/FH)

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