7 bedroom detached house

DESCRIPTION
This handsome Edwardian detached house occupies a generous plot of approximately 0.42 of an acre with a wide frontage of some 100 feet to one of the areas most coveted roads from where it commands spectacular views over Hythe, of the sea, around the bay to Dungeness and to the coast of France on a clear day.
The property is being offered for sale on the open market for the first time in around 48 years and whilst appearing to have been generally well maintained it is fair so say it would now benefit from a programme of general updating. However, given its exceptional location and the scarcity of property of this calibre in the vicinity, is considered well worthy of any expenditure required and presents an increasingly rare opportunity for purchasers to tailor the property to suit their own tastes and requirements.
The accommodation, which totals circa 3075 square feet, comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to the sitting room and dining room, both enjoying fine views of the sea, a kitchen/breakfast room, study, two cloakrooms, 6-7 bedrooms (one en-suite) and a family bathroom. The gardens are a delight wrapping around the house to three sides with the rear garden facing south, being relatively level in the main part then sloping away to Quarry Lane where the property benefits from a second garage. There is an adjoining tandem garage and parking to the front.

For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.

SITUATION
This unique property is situated in an exclusive location on the seaward side of Hillcrest Road from where it commands a magnificent southerly vista over the town and of the sea. A pedestrian walkway (Church Hill) leads down to North Road and in turn, the town centre. It is also a relatively level walk from the centre of Saltwood with its pretty village green, local shop, Michelin starred restaurant, pub, historic church and castle. There are two excellent primary schools within only a short walk and Brockhill Performing Arts College is only a little further. There are two highly regarded Grammar Schools in Folkestone with a regular bus service providing access to both.
Hythe is well served with 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose, Sainsbury & Aldi) and enjoys a vibrant High Street with its range of independent shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. There is a variety of sports and leisure facilities in the vicinity, including sailing, tennis, bowls, cricket and squash clubs etc. together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre and two golf courses. Commuting links are excellent with the motorway network (M20 Junction 11) 3 miles distant, main line railway station at Sandling 2 miles, the Channel Tunnel Terminal 4 miles, the ferry port of Dover 10 miles and Ashford International Passenger Station 12 miles. The High Speed Link is available from both Folkestone (5 miles) and Ashford (12 miles) with journey times to St Pancras of around 53 minutes and 38 minutes respectively (all times and distances are approximate).