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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CT18 8DB
Sold STCListed 258 days
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The retention of numerous period features, combined with the generous levels of natural light, gives the home a particularly warm and inviting atmosphere.
-- Greg Wood, Director #TheGardenOfEngland Deceptively Spacious 1930s Detached Home.
This attractive 1930s detached property offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and beautifully proportioned open-plan living areas, complemented by a large and private garden.
Being sold with no onward chain. Summary The home is presented in excellent condition, as the photographs show.
Key features include a bright and generous lounge-diner with a contemporary log-burning stove, providing a modern touch within a classic setting.
Period character is retained throughout, with original fireplaces and other features thoughtfully preserved, while modern upgrades, particularly to both bathrooms, bring added comfort and convenience.
The first floor principal bedroom is especially noteworthy, with an extensive range of bespoke pear-wood fitted furniture.
Outside, the property enjoys a superb garden with a spacious patio area and well-established borders filled with mature shrubs and trees, offering near-total privacy.
This is a home that combines period charm with modern living, and viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all it has to offer.
Situation Etchinghill is a village near the towns of Folkestone and Hythe and is part of the Shepway district.
It lies near the North Downs, offering picturesque views and beautiful undulating countryside.
Like many villages in Kent, Etchinghill retains a rural charm with its green fields, farms, and country lanes.
It provides a peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.
One notable feature of Etchinghill is the presence of the popular Etchinghill Golf Club, with a driving range, three courses and bar/restaurant and shop.
While primarily rural, Etchinghill benefits from good transport links. It's close to major roads such as the M20, providing convenient access to nearby towns like Folkestone, Ashford, and Canterbury.
Additionally, Folkestone West railway station is within easy reach, as is Sandling Station, offering connections to London and other destinations.
Additional information Planning Permission – Please note that the property previously achieved planning permission for a single-storey side and rear extension (Ref: 22/0549/FH).
Full details can be viewed on the Folkestone & Hythe planning portal by searching either the planning reference or the property’s postcode.
The permission expired in May 2025 as it was not implemented.
Mains drainage Mains electricity Mains water Mains gas fired central heating Council Tax (existing property)* – Band F Tenure* – Freehold Flood Risk* - Very Low Broadband* – Yes Mobile Signal Coverage* – Yes (OfCom) *Data from ‘Sprift’ via On The Market.
Our Ref: AVS250236
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About Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, Kent, CT18
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