On the market for the first time in 44 years
A substantial detached family house
Occupying a generous plot of approx 0.36 of an acre
In an exclusive West End Location
Requires general updating
Potential to provide a particularly comfortable home
4-5 reception rooms
5-6 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms
Double garage, ample parking
Delightfully secluded gardens
Council Tax Band G, Folkestone & Hythe
Freehold
DESCRIPTION
Kestrel Crest is a most appealing family home which occupies a delightfully secluded, generous plot on one of the most coveted roads in Folkestone's prestigious West End. The property has been a much loved family home for the current owner for some 44 years. Whilst appearing to have bee generally well maintained, it is fair to say that it would now benefit from general updating but does however present an opportunity for purchasers to tailor this unique property to suit their own tastes and requirements and create a magnificent family home.
The accommodation, which exudes charm and character throughout, is of particularly comfortable proportions and comprises an impressive entrance hall leading to the sitting room, dining room and snug, all with original fireplaces. There is also a sun room and a particularly generous kitchen/breakfast room. The inner hall leads to a study, bedroom, cloakroom and shower room which, with its own entrance, could be reconfigured to create a self contained accommodation. On the first floor there are five bedrooms, some enjoying wonderful views over Sandgate and of the sea, a bathroom and a shower room.
The property occupies a generous plot totalling a little over a third of an acre of beautiful mature gardens which encompass the house to three sides and afford the property a great deal of privacy and seclusion. There is a wide driveway providing ample parking to the front and access to the garage and lawned gardens to the side and rear dotted with a wealth of shrubs and trees.
For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.
SITUATION
The property is within Folkestone's sought after West End on a peaceful, no-through road. It is within metres of The Leas, a mile-long promenade offering stunning sea views towards France as well as access down to The Riviera beach and the award-winning Lower Leas Coastal Play Park. The Leas can be followed as far as Folkestone Harbour with the recently revitalised Harbour Arm offering champagne bars, restaurants, cafes and live music. Half a mile to the west of the property is the vibrant coastal village of Sandgate with its eclectic mix of antique shops, boutiques, restaurants and sailing club beyond. Folkestone town centre is within a mile of Kestrel Crest.
The Girls' and Boys' Grammar schools, The Turner School and The Academy offer excellent secondary education and highly regarded primary schools including Sandgate and Morehall are all close by.
There are a variety of sporting facilities available along the coast, including rowing, sailing, cricket, squash, bowls and swimming clubs as well as golf courses in the immediate vicinity.
Folkestone's West End station is a short, level walk away from Kestrel Crest with the High Speed Link service to London St Pancras taking around 53 minutes. The M20 motorway network and the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton are 1.5 and 3.5 miles away respectively.
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.
