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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CT17 0NW
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About
Guide Price: £375,000 - £400,000 A generously proportioned family home in the heart of River, offering flexible living space, a bright conservatory and five bedrooms, all set within one of the area’s most desirable residential locations on The Ridgeway.
This attractive home opens into a welcoming porch and hallway, leading through to a spacious lounge/diner that forms the heart of the house.
With ample room for both relaxing and entertaining, this light-filled space enjoys a wonderful sense of flow and connects seamlessly to the conservatory, creating an ideal spot to enjoy garden views year-round.
The kitchen is well laid out with excellent workspace and storage, complemented by a separate utility room that keeps everyday practicalities neatly tucked away.
A ground floor cloakroom adds further convenience, while internal access to the integral garage provides valuable storage or secure parking.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with five well-proportioned bedrooms, offering fantastic flexibility for growing families, home working or guest accommodation.
The principal bedroom is particularly generous, while the remaining rooms are ideal for children, offices or hobby spaces. A family bathroom serves the first floor, completing the accommodation.
Set within the ever-popular village of River, The Ridgeway is known for its peaceful setting while remaining close to excellent local schools, countryside walks and convenient transport links into Dover and beyond.
This is a home that effortlessly combines space, comfort and location — perfect for modern family living. These property details are yet to be approved by the vendor.
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The fee is £60 (including VAT) per person or £120 (including VAT) if purchasing under a company name, payable once the offer is agreed and before the sales memorandum is issued.
Please note that this charge is non-refundable. Location Summary River is a sought-after village situated between the historic town of Dover and the neighbouring village of Temple Ewell.
In transport terms, River is well connected, being close to the A2 and A20 trunk routes having a railway station at Kearsney with direct services to London and only three miles from the Port of Dover.
River has a strong identity and sense of place in Dover. The village has a Primary school taking almost all of its intake from the village itself.
Its population supports a wide variety of local interest groups such as drama, gardening and society activities.
The village has a recreation park and nearby is a historic park with its lavish grounds at Kearsney Abbey and another two adjacent parks namely Russell Gardens and Bushy Ruff.
The village presently has three public houses, a green grocer, a Co-Op convenience store and still retains its Post Office which combines a pharmacy.
Ground Floor Porch WC Lounge/Diner 17' 1" x 23' 2" Conservatory 17' 1" x 9' 7" Kitchen 15' 8" x 8' 6" Utility Room 9' 0" x 8' 6" First Floor Bedroom 9' 5" x 12' 1" Bedroom 9' 9" x 11' 1" Bedroom 13' 8" x 11' 1" Bedroom 9' 5" x 8' 6" Bedroom 8' 3" x 9' 6" Bathroom 6' 1" x 6' 2"
Value & comps
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Returns
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