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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CT19 5LD
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About
Detailed Description Description This handsome double fronted Edwardian house has been extensively improved for the current owners.
The property is a true gem offering a wealth of original features throughout the beautifully presented accommodation which exudes charm and character.
The accommodation, which is of particularly elegant proportions totalling circa 2857 sq ft, comprises a beautiful entrance hall which is open plan to the snug with it's cosy open fire and leads to the sitting room and dining room, also with an open fire and leading to the original sun room.
The well equipped kitchen leads to a useful utility room and pantry beyond which is the garden room. A cloakroom with original sanitary ware completes the ground floor.
The beautiful split-level landing leads to five bedrooms, all of a generous size, the principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
There is a wonderfully luxurious bathroom equipped with a traditional suite together with a separate W.C.
The house benefits from wonderful mature gardens, the front garden incorporating a driveway leading to the garage and the rear garden, which exceeds 160 ft in length, enjoys a westerly aspect and provides a delightfully secluded environment in which to relax and entertain alfresco.
For room sizes please refer to the floor plan.
Situation Cherry Garden Avenue is a pleasant tree lined road, sought after due to its close proximity to Folkestone West Mainline Station (with high speed link to London, St Pancras, journey times of under an hour), both the Girls and Boys Grammar Schools and highly regarded primary schools including Sandgate and Morehall.
The Turner School and The Academy are also within walking distance.
The property is only about a mile and a half from Folkestone town centre and a relatively short, level walk from the picturesque Leas Promenade.
From here access can be gained to the coastal path at the foot of The Leas which can be followed all the way to Folkestone Harbour with the recently revitalised "Harbour Arm" with champagne bar, restaurants, cafes and live music.
The vibrant village of Sandgate with its eclectic mix of village store, antiques shops, boutiques, public houses, cafes and restaurants is a little further where the long stretches of shingle beach and sailing club can be found by meandering down one of the pretty lanes or alleyways from the high street.
The Cinque Ports Town of Hythe with its bustling High street and Waitrose, is approximately 5 miles away to the west.
There are a variety of sporting facilities available along the coast, including rowing and sailing clubs, cricket, squash and bowls clubs.
There is also a choice of golf courses in the immediate vicinity together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre and spa.
The High Speed Rail Link service to London, with a journey time to St Pancras of less than an hour, is available at Folkestone West Station which is just a few minutes walk away.
The M20 motorway network and the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton are about 1 and 3 miles distant respectively.
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