995,000 Freehold. Valuers Letting Agents Estate Agents. Chartered Surveyors. 49 High Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5AD

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1 Chartered Surveyors Valuers Letting Agents Estate Agents 49 High Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5AD 14 HILLCREST ROAD HYTHE This handsome Edwardian house occupies a generous plot of around half an acre in one of Hythes most exclusive locations. The property enjoys a wealth of original detail throughout its spacious interior with accommodation arranged over 3 floors. This includes 4 reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen, 6 bedrooms (1 en-suite) and a family bathroom. The secluded gardens encompass the property on 3 sides with a wide driveway to the 4 th providing parking for several vehicles and access to the larger than usual double garage. 995,000 Freehold Tel: findahome@lawrenceandco.co.uk

2 14 Hillcrest Road Hythe CT21 5EU Entrance Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Room Study, Conservatory, Kitchen, Pantry 6 Bedrooms (The Master with En-Suite Shower Room), Bathroom Cellar, Detached larger than usual Double Garage SITUATION This unique property is situated in an exclusive location on Hillcrest Road from where a pedestrian walkway (Church Hill) leads down to North Road and in turn, the town centre. It is also a relatively level walk from the centre of Saltwood with its pretty village green, local shop, restaurant, pub, historic church and castle. There are two excellent primary schools within only a short walk and Brockhill Performing Arts College is only a little further. There are two highly regarded Grammar Schools in Folkestone with a regular bus service providing access to both. Hythe is well served with 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose, Sainsbury & Aldi) and enjoys a vibrant High Street with its range of independent shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. There is a variety of sports and leisure facilities in the vicinity, including sailing, tennis, bowls, cricket and squash clubs etc. together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre and two golf courses. Commuting links are excellent with the motorway network (M20 Junction 11) 3 miles distant, main line railway station at Sandling 2 miles, the Channel Tunnel Terminal 4 miles, the ferry port of Dover 10 miles and Ashford International Passenger Station 12 miles. The High Speed Link is available from both Folkestone (5 miles) and Ashford (12 miles) with journey times to St Pancras of around 53 minutes and 38 minutes respectively (all times and distances are approximate). DESCRIPTION This handsome Edwardian detached house occupies a plot of approximately half an acre in a prime location. Behind the attractive fa ade with its pleasing combination of tile hanging and mellow red brickwork the interior, which totals in excess of 3000 square feet, provides spacious and versatile accommodation which is arranged over three floors. There is a wealth of original detail including decorative cornices, fireplaces and joinery including an impressive staircase with a beautiful leaded and stained glass window above. The accommodation includes a spacious entrance hall, drawing room and dining room each with an open fire and with connecting folding doors meaning the spaces can be opened to form one large area should the occasion require it. The cosy breakfast room with its cream enamelled Aga leads to the kitchen and pantry and there is also a study. Over the first and second floors there are six bedrooms, most with views of the sea/countryside, the master with en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. There is considerable scope to extend the property should additional space be required (subject to all necessary consents and approvals being obtained. The house is surrounded by delightfully secluded gardens to three sides and with a generous driveway to the fourth providing parking for numerous vehicles and access to the detached double garage/workshop. Lawrence & Co for itself and as agent for the vendor or lessor (as appropriate) gives notice that: 1 These particulars are only a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute in whole or in part an offer or a Contract. 2 Reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure that the information given in these particulars is materially correct but any intending purchaser or lessee should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries and survey as to the correctness of each statement. 3 All statements in these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of Lawrence & Co or the vendor or lessor. 4 No statement in these particulars is to be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. 5 Neither Lawrence & Co nor anyone in its employment or acting on its behalf has authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to this property. 6 Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good repair or condition or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order. 7 Photographs may show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time when the photographs were taken and you should rely upon actual inspection. 8 No assumption should be made in respect of parts of the property not shown in photographs. 9 Any areas, measurements or distances are only approximate. 10 Any reference to alterations or use is not intended to be a statement that any necessary planning, building regulation, listed building or any other consent has been obtained. 11 Amounts quoted are exclusive of VAT if applicable. 12 Whilst reasonable endeavours have been made to ensure the accuracy of any floor plan contained in these particulars, all measurements and areas are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. 12a Any mapping contained within these particulars is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. No responsibility is taken for any error, omission or mis-statement.

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4 The accommodation comprises: ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Entered via a timber panelled door with leaded and stained glass windows to either side, tiled floor, timber panelled and obscure glazed door with leaded and stained glass fanlight above opening to: ENTRANCE HALL Polished timber floorboards, dado rail, picture rail, deep moulded cornice, staircase to first with polished oak moulded handrail, block and turned banister rails and terminating in a block and turned oak newel post, radiators, doorway to inner hall and doors to: DRAWING ROOM Attractive painted timber fireplace surround with cast iron insert and grate for open fire above a slate hearth, dado rail, wall light points, picture rail, deep moulded cornice, panelled and glazed door to conservatory, panelled and glazed door with sash windows to either side opening to and overlooking the rear garden, radiators, folding doors to: DINING ROOM Attractive Adams style fireplace surround with decorative friezes and reeded columns to side with acanthus leaf detail and grate for open fire, polished timber floorboards, dado rail, picture rail, deep moulded cornice, bay with sash windows to front, radiator, panelled and glazed door to: CONSERVATORY Of timber framed and double glazed construction above a brick built base and beneath a pitched double glazed roof, windows to all sides and pair of casement doors opening to the garden, tiled floor, wall light points. STUDY Picture rail, deep moulded cornice, bay with window seat and windows to front overlooking the garden and enjoying views between buildings to the sea, radiator. INNER HALL Doors to cellar, breakfast room, deep walk-in storage cupboard and: CLOAKROOM Close coupled wc, wall hung wash basin, sash window to side, radiator. BREAKFAST ROOM Polished timber floorboards, fireplace recess with gas fired cream enamelled Aga over a tiled hearth and with original storage cupboard to side, pair of sash windows to side, radiator, doors to kitchen and: PANTRY Base cupboard with work surface and wall cupboards above and coordinating tall storage cupboard to side, window to side. KITCHEN A galley kitchen fitted with a range of base cupboard and drawer units incorporating integrated oven, recess and plumbing for dishwasher and recesses and provision for washing machine and tumble dryer, roll top work surfaces inset with 4-burner electric hob and stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, range of coordinating wall cupboards with extractor hood above the hob, recess for free-standing fridge/freezer, further storage cupboard also housing Vaillant gas fired boiler, secondary glazed windows to side and rear overlooking the garden, timber panelled and obscure glazed door to garden, slate tiled floor, radiator. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Staircase continuing to second floor, deep moulded cornice, access to understairs storage cupboard, radiator, large picture window above the stairwell to the side with leaded and stained glass panels, doors to: BEDROOM 1 Picture rail, deep moulded cornice, bay with secondary glazed sash windows to front enjoying views over Hythe and to the sea, radiators, panelled and glazed door to Small Balcony. Door to:

5 EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Tiled shower enclosure with thermostatically controlled shower, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, extractor fan, heated towel rail. BEDROOM 2 Attractive painted cast iron fireplace surround, picture rail, deep moulded cornice, sash window to side enjoying views towards The Roughs, suspended oriel bay window to front with views over Hythe and of the sea, radiators, timber panelled and double glazed door to balcony. BEDROOM 3 Fitted wardrobe cupboards, picture rails, deep moulded cornice, sash windows to side enjoying views towards the Marsh, radiator. BEDROOM 4 Picture rail, deep moulded cornice, sash window to rear overlooking the garden, radiator. BATHROOM Tiled shower enclosure with rain head shower, free-standing cast iron roll top bath with mixer tap and hand held shower, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin, tiled splash back, bidet, shaver point, wall light point, wall mounted heater, obscure glazed window to rear, further window to rear overlooking the garden, radiator. SECOND FLOOR LANDING upvc and double glazed window to side, polished timber floorboards, doors to: BEDROOM 5 Doors giving access to cupboard housing water tank, recessed wardrobe cupboard fitted with hanging rail and shelf, painted timber floorboards, dormer with double glazed window to side enjoying views of The Roughs and towards the Marsh, radiator. BEDROOM 6 Various fitted storage cupboards and shelving, vanity unit with sink, door giving access to storage cupboard with hanging rail and with doors opening to loft space, double glazed window to side enjoying pleasant views of the sea above rooftops, radiator. OUTSIDE Front garden Number 14 Hillcrest Road sits on a generous plot of approximately half an acre. The garden to the front of the property is set behind a mature laurel hedge affording significant privacy to the house and to the side of which a block paved driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles and access to the detached garage. From here a block paved pathway curves through the front garden to the main entrance to the property and is flanked by beds planted with roses and lavender. An expanses of lawn continues to the side of the house and to the rear garden. GARAGE Detached garage of a generous size with up and over door to front, windows to side and rear and personal door to side, power and light. Rear garden The garden to the rear of the property is laid extensively to lawn and enclosed by mature shrubs, evergreen trees and hedging. Directly to the rear of the house is paved terrace with steps leading up to the lawn and flanked by a pair of Acers. From here a pathway continues beneath wrought iron arches supporting wisterias. Within the garden are some lovely mature specimen trees and fruit trees, a bed planted with a number of roses and an attractive circular ornamental pond backed by a further paved seating area and trickling waterfall. The garden is well enclosed by timber fencing. COUNCIL TAX Band G approx 2,741 (2016/17) Shepway District Council. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with LAWRENCE & CO,

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