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See how verdicts work9-bedroom semi-detached house · CT20 1DG
For saleListed 27 days
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Description Perivale Lodge is a substantial 9-bedroom semi -detached period house, which is arranged over three floors, along with a basement. This character home offers many opportunities.
Its current status is a B&B, However, it would also make a fantastic family home, or ideal for investment or development (subject to the normal planning constraints being granted).
The property boasts many of the original features such as dado and picture rails, lovely balustrades, coved ceilings, stain glass entry door, feature fireplaces, some exposed brick and other cast iron.
Other features include wood panelling to walls, polished porcelain tiled floors, and balconies to the front and rear of the property.
The ground floor, comprises entrance hall, with steps to cellar, two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory.
The first floor has six bedrooms, two with a balcony, family bathroom with separate WC. The second floor has three bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, one with a balcony, and family bathroom.
Off the landing are stairs leading to attic room. Outside To the front of the property there is an ornamental wall, paving and side gate access.
Rear garden is decked, there is an external staircase, enclosed with wall and fenced boundary.
Situation The property is located on Cheriton Road, within walking distance of Folkestone town centre and Folkstone Central railway station.
Folkestone offers a wider range of facilities, to include good choice of bars and restaurants and the very popular Harbour Arm, along with the Folkestone Leas, and also famous for its Victorian water lift, and bandstand.
There is a good choice of schools in and around the area and includes boys’ and girls’ grammar schools.
Recreation facilities, include a sports centre, swimming pools, (opening December 2026) football, bowls and cricket.
There is a good choice of local golf courses, and fishing and water sports can be found along the coast and Royal Military Canal.
Transport links are also good, with the M20 linking into the A2/M2, M25 and other motorway networks.
The high-speed train operates from Folkestone Central, and Folkestone West into London St Pancras in less than an hour.
Eurotunnel at Cheriton and the Port of Dover both provide services to the continent.
Viewings Strictly by appointment through Whitney Homes Tel: Email: Property Information Services: All main services are connected. Local authority: Folkstone & Hythe District Council.
Council tax band: F
Value & comps
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