5-bedroom detached house · CT18 7UP
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About
**Guide price £650,000-675,000** A stunning five bedroom detached house located in an exclusive private road, built approximately just three years ago.
Situated in a great position at the end of a private cul-de-sac, with additional privacy and no through traffic.
From the moment you arrive you will be blown away by the space and quality on offer, with floor to ceiling windows letting plenty of natural light flood through the house.
The lounge is to the front, with an additional room which could used as a study or sixth bedroom if required.
Moving to the rear you will find the stunning kitchen/diner which is the hub of the home, a perfect social space for entertaining with an island and bi-folding doors opening out on to the large rear garden, creating a further extension to the living space.
With plenty of storage and Bosch appliances including integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, and a utility room which has plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
There is a downstairs WC and integral access to the spacious double garage.
On the first floor you will be greeted by five bedrooms, all of which are generous doubles, with a family bathroom and additional en-suite.
The garden to the rear is a great size, lovely and private and laid mainly to lawn with a patio area, the perfect space for hosting family and friends.
It has also been wired for a remote lawn mower for added convenience!
Merlin Court is tucked away in a quiet location off of Elvington Lane, offering the perfect balance of peace and tranquillity while also being positioned close to transport links and the amenities Hawkinge has to offer.
Folkestone and Canterbury are both a short drive away, with regular high speed rail links in to London from both Folkestone West and Folkestone Central.
Hawkinge boasts a village hall, family restaurant, supermarket and two primary schools.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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