Enchanting Grade II Listed property
Idyllic location on Hythe's picturesque lower hillside
Moments from the High Street
Sitting room, snug
Dining room/Bedroom 3
Kitchen, Utility room, Cloakroom
Two Bedrooms (one with en-suite dressing room/study), Bathrooom
Charming walled garden
Garage
NO ONWARD CHAIN
Council Tax Band C, Folkestone & Hythe
Freehold
DESCRIPTION
Smugglers End is an enchanting Grade II Listed period cottage, believed to date to the mid 19th Century, which sits well on this particularly pretty stretch of Church Hill amidst it's equally attractive Georgian, Victorian and Medieval neighbours.
The property offers surprisingly generous accommodation totalling circa 1216 square feet, which is attractively presented throughout although it is fair to say that some cosmetic improvements would be beneficial. There may also be scope to extend to the rear subject too all necessary consents and approvals being obtained. The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to the generous double aspect sitting room which leads to the snug. There is a separate dining room which would serve equally well as a third bedroom. The kitchen leads to a utility room and there is also a cloakroom. On the first floor there are two very comfortable bedrooms both enjoying rooftop views over Hythe, the principal room with en-suite dressing room/study. There is also a full bathroom.
To the rear of the house there is a delightfully secluded, largely walled garden, the perfect environment for alfresco entertaining. The house also enjoys the unusual advantage of a garage en-bloc, with power and electronically operated door, at the foot of the hill.
For room sizes please refer to the floor plan.
SITUATION
Forming part of the desirable conservation area on Hythe's picturesque lower hillside, lined with hollyhocks throughout the summer and leading straight down the hill to the town centre, Church Hill leads onto "Great Conduit Street" (Hythe's shortest road) and directly into the bustling High Street, with its range of interesting shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafes, together with 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose, Sainsburys and Aldi), doctors' surgeries, etc. Schools are also excellent with Hythe Bay C of E Primary, Saltwood C of E Primary, St Augustines Catholic Primary & Brockhill Park Performing Arts College all being accessible. There are also two highly regarded Grammar Schools in Folkestone with a regular bus service providing access to both. The attractive, unspoilt seafront and picturesque Royal Military Canal are a short walk away together with a variety of sports and leisure facilities, including 2 golf courses, swimming pool, cricket, squash, bowls and lawn tennis clubs together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre.
The area is fortunate in having particularly good communications with a main line railway station in Saltwood (Sandling - 2 miles) and access to the M20 (Junction 11 - 4 miles). The High Speed Link rail service to Stratford and St Pancras is available from Folkestone West (5 miles) and Ashford International (10 miles), with journey times of 53 and 37 minutes respectively. The Channel Tunnel Terminal is just over 3 miles away and the ferry port of Dover 12 miles away. (All distances are approximate.)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquires to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property. We have not tested any services, systems or appliances at this property. We strongly recommend that all the information we provide be verified by you on inspection, and by your Surveyor and Conveyancer.
