4 bedroom detached house for sale

A delightful detached Grade II listed property dating back to the mid 1700s and then extended in the later Victorian years, it now offers over 3000 sq.ft of beautifully presented characterful accommodation which includes, four/five bedrooms, four versatile reception rooms and a double cellar.

Cliffe cottage occupies an attractive plot which includes off road parking and a well-established private garden with an abundance of fruit trees. It is conveniently situated in a quiet lane just off the main high street with village store, post office and pub all within a stones throw, for those that enjoy walking the pine cladded St Margarets Bay is less than a mile away.

The façade is beautifully symmetrical with sash windows sat to either side of the handsome front door, whilst the interior is flourishing in period features which includes original fireplaces, exposed brick and intricate architrave.

There is a grand entrance hall with wood burning stove nestled within a brick fireplace and solid wood flooring, this leads through to a dining area with entrance to the double cellar, there is a quirky internal window which would have originally been the rear of the property before it was extended in later years.

The kitchen breakfast room has a beautiful cottage feel with bespoke solid wood units surrounding an island, butler sink and Aga. The kitchen is further enhanced by a utility area with cloakroom where one will find access to the garden.

Adjacent to the kitchen there is an open plan family room, which is flooded with light from the French doors and bay window, solid wood flooring has been laid throughout, and there is a wealth of character with picture rails, alcove cupboards, and an open fireplace.

The fourth reception is a cosy dual aspect sitting room with limestone fireplace and attractive original window shutters.
To the first floor one will find four/five double bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom with separate WC. The main bedroom is currently configured as a principal room which has a separate dressing area that opens into and ensuite bathroom. The room could be divided into two creating the fifth bedroom.

OUTSIDE:

The garden wraps around two side of the property and feels private and peaceful enjoying a sunny position. The property has a mature garden with an abundance of fruit trees and established shrubs, it is mainly laid to lawn with raised beds ideal for growing vegetables.

There is off road parking to the right of the property offering enough space for two vehicles.

SITUATION:

Cliffe Cottage is situated on a quiet lane, within a few minutes of the village centre and just a mile down to the pine cladded St. Margarets Bay.

St Margarets-at-Cliffe is nestled in an attractive fold within the dramatic white cliffs of Dover and has long been a retreat of the rich and famous. Its former residents include Noel Coward, Peter Ustinov and Ian Fleming, whose book Moonraker makes reference to James Bond visiting St Margarets Bay and staying in The Granville Hotel. The village itself offers a good range of amenities including several pubs, restaurants, a village stores, a post office, doctors surgery, primary school, churches and a village green. The bay itself is sheltered for bathing, fishing and sailing, whilst the cliff tops to either side of the bay are mainly in the care of the National Trust and offer some delightful walks.

There is a railway station at Martin Mill and the nearby A2 provides access to the port of Dover and the Cathedral city of Canterbury which both offer a wide array of shopping, recreational and educational amenities.

The historic town of Dover is famous for its White Cliffs and its English Heritage site Dover Castle which draws in visitors from around the world. However, Dover is currently going through an extensive period of regeneration, with excellent shopping facilities at the recently completed St James Place Shopping Centre complementing the existing shops and businesses within Dovers thriving town centre.

Furthermore, town has recently completed a £26M leisure centre, with the first county-standard, eight-lane competition swimming pool in Kent, whilst the Dover Western Docks Revival plans to completely transform the Dover waterfront with a new marina pier and curve and a host of new shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.




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