insideKENT Magazine Issue 26 - May 2014 | Page 155

PROPERTY PROPERTY OF THE MONTH LUXURY IN Sandgate If you crave a relaxed lifestyle close to the sea, this imposing detached house is situated in a small exclusive, gated development on the hillside overlooking the English Channel. The trendy seaside village of Sandgate is approximately a mile away and lies between the larger towns of Folkestone and Hythe. It has an interesting variety of shops and eateries and its popularity is increasing due to its location approximately two miles from Folkestone West Railway Station where the High Speed Link service to Stratford and St Pancras offers a journey time of under an hour to the City. The attractive, unspoilt, long pebbly beach is great for windsurfing, rowing, and sailing; and pleasant walks along the coast make this an ideal location for leisure and relaxation. There are several golf courses in the area and the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre with swimming pool, gym and more is only a mile distant. Built in the 1990s the property has been designed to maximise the magnificent 180° views of the sea, around Hythe Bay to the west and across the Channel to the French coastline on a clear day. The accommodation is arranged over three floors with an integral double garage at ground floor level along with bedroom 4 and a shower room, as well as a utility room. On the first floor, the large and impressive sitting room has timber flooring and a painted stone fire surround with a pebble-effect ‘Living Flame’ gas fire, and double-glazed sliding doors lead to a decked balcony with glazed panels offering spectacular sea views – a perfect place for al fresco dining and entertaining. Gardens are designed for ease of maintenance with, at the rear of the house, a paved path, planted border with evergreen shrubs, exterior lighting and cold water tap. The front garden incorporates a block paved driveway with parking for several vehicles and there is a covered storage area. The asking price for this desirable seaside retreat is £750,000 and the sole selling agent is LAWRENCE & CO on 01303 266022 or [email protected]. There is a formal dining room together with a fitted kitchen/breakfast room – also with sliding doors to the balcony. On the second floor, the master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and double doors to a Juliet balcony, again, affording stunning sea views. It has an en suite bathroom with shower and there are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom on this level. 155 www.lawrenceandco.co.uk