Ancona, Hythe Sustainable style & Contemporary living Ancona - The Vision An opportunity - to purchase an exceptional elevated, singlebuilding plot with planning permission for a highly individual, contemporary home of wonderful proportions enjoying truly outstanding panoramic coastal and golf course vistas. A unique home - featuring cantilevered terraces with earthy, wild flower sedum grass roof coverings, paired with Austrian triple glazing and under-floor heating throughout, an 8kW solar PV system, a comprehensive MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery) system throughout the property utilising geothermal temperatures for heat in the winter and cooling in the summer, all controlled via your tablet or phone. A goal a substantial home to cost no more to run than a normal family home, even including the existence of both a pool and spa, blending cutting-edge design with contemporary function and an A-Grade EPC & SAP rated living space achieved with the additional advice of a Passivehaus Consultant and expert energy advisors a true EcoMansion for those who lead by example.
Proposed is 6,740 sq.ft of stylish internal area with unique spaces including a dramatic gallery-inspired entrance lobby and centrepiece helical stair, an elevator servicing the 3 above ground floors, a sumptuous indoor pool complex and gym, a master bedroom suite with magnificent panoramic sea views and a modern, stylishly-lit wine cellar. We designed the main living space to be on the first floor with a beautiful wrap-around terrace with stunning views of the golf course and the English Channel across to northern France. This EcoMansion is all about celebrating this fantastic setting in unadulterated comfort and luxury. Hythe or Hithe, meaning haven or landing place, is one of the most historic coastal Cinque Ports originally been formed in the 12th Century for military and trading purposes. This beautiful market town, centred around the Grand Military Canal, boasts a bustling high street with shops, restaurants and excellent recreational facilities. A peaceful and beautiful location on a quiet private road, with the town centre a mere 5 minutes drive away.
Ground Floor Relax & Play Relax and unwind or, with the sea only moments away, there are excellent opportunities for water sports and sailing on your doorstep. The golfer is exceptionally well catered for with Sene Valley Golf Club conveniently neighbouring Ancona and Sandwich s Royal Saint George Course, Littlestone Championship Links Course, and Rye Golf Club are also nearby.
A darker porcelain tiled theme in this space instantly calms the senses we have specified water cannons in the pool for massaging the neck and shoulders, the swim jet for resistance swimming training, the large sunken jacuzzi, a Klafs sanarium, a Klafs steam room and the Klafs Sway daybed all in a perfectly controlled environment.whether working out, relaxing or meditating, this is a home that takes your wellbeing seriously.
Attention to detail has been paid to every surface, every finish and every detail. The stylish, contemporary wine cellar displays impeccable workmanship, holds 1222 bottles and is accessible from an elegantly winding architectural stair.
Designed for many kinds of collection, the stunning garage and show-room is fully climate-controlled, boasting underfloor heating and MVHR, with glazed, airtight, sliding garage doors, allowing the outside in, and a dramatic, panoramic view of your prized possessions. Security blinds can be closed whilst away via your tablet or phone.
First Floor Entertain & Indulge Working closely with Minotti Cucine, Ancona boasts a timeless, stylish and functional kitchen space incorporating a truly special fossilised green Italian marble whose character subtly changes in different light conditions. A large architectural slab of marble obscuring the minimal Bora hotplates and extractors slides open to provide a generous breakfast bar space. Taps recess into the marble sink, enhancing the elegant beauty of the Italian marble. A covered terrace next to the kitchen provides plenty of space to relax and indulge. Full-height aluminium-clad doors open to reveal additional work surface and a multitude of Gaggenau kitchen equipment and accessories. This is function and form in effortless harmony.
Supreme comfort and style in every space. This special EcoMansion is a home for living.
Ancona is a home where style, comfort and functionality have been expertly balanced.
Second Floor Rest & Tranquility Reaching the top of the final staircase reveals a clear, stunning view out to the sea, sky and horizon (see overpage). This reception area offering both study and relaxation space. A generous leatherclad pocket door allows the master suite area to be closed off. As can be seen above the master ensuite boasts raw copper taps and a double hand basin hewn from the same italian marble material used for the kitchen island (see ecomansions.co.uk for alternative tap finish options). This is the tallest part of the building where only golfers and casual walkers occasionally wander past, the bathroom glazing can be frosted instantly at the flick of a switch or the swipe of a keypad. Take in the vistas of the sea and golf course from the luxury of a terrace jacuzzi.
The Materials Comfort & Luxury A luxurious palette of colours, textures and materials have been expertly selected for this home by collaborating closely with an expert design team and hand-picked world-renowned brands.
Floor Plans Ancona offers the buyer a rare opportunity to amend plans to tailor and personalise their new home to their precise requirements and budget prior to finalising planning matters. Planning consent for this extraordinary home was granted by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under reference Y10/0229/SH and Y14/0032/SH. Full consented plans are available upon request. CGI renderings are for illustration purposes only. The semi-basement detached garage, basement cellar, use of an integral garage as accommodation on the ground floor and associated rationalised minor amendments for construction purposes would require planning consent. Basement, internal area: 59.0 sq.m (635 sq.ft.) Ground Floor, internal area: 277.2 sq.m (2983 sq.ft.) Garage, internal area: 88.1 sq.m (948 sq.ft.) First Floor, internal area: 221.2 sq.m (2380 sq.ft.) Second Floor, internal area: 128.0 sq.m (1377 sq.ft.) First Floor Basement Energy Efficiency Rating Very energy efficient - lower running costs Not energy efficient - higher running costs EU Directive England & Wales 2002/91/EC The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home. The higher the rating the more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be. Environmental Impact (CO ² ) Rating Very environmentally friendly - lower CO ² emissions Second Floor Ground Floor The areas outlined in red on the floor plans fall outside planning consent Y10/0229/SH. Not environmentally friendly - higher CO ² emissions EU Directive England & Wales 2002/91/EC The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO ² ) emissions. The higher the rating, the less impact it has on the environment.
Location Suppliers Easy access to London is now made possible by the High-Speed Rail Link travelling from Ashford to St Pancras in just 37 minutes. Main roads provide access to the M20, M25 and the national motorway network. Ancona is situated just 10 minutes drive from the Eurotunnel terminal for very quick and easy access to and from Europe by car. Private planes can land nearby at Lydd Airport and for commercial air traffic Gatwick is approximately 68 miles away. No compromises, just great solutions. A selection of key brands and companies consulted on the detailed specification of this home and illustrated by these CGI renderings. We re working together doing the best we possibly can for the environment during design, construction and for the life of this unique home. Golf course Golf course Ancona is tiered like a wedding cake Wild flower sedum grass covering to promote wildlife and minimise impact on the site Ancona Security fencing and hedgerow 0.6 acre of manageable grounds Flat lawn ideal for garden parties Electric entrance gates Golf course Roof line and the lawn level of Ancona are the same Ancona owns the main driveway A Directions Using CT21 5XH as your satellite navigation target, travel east along Cliff Road from Hythe Town. The private drive to Ancona rises on the left-hand side, where it subsequently divides. Take the right-hand fork and you will arrive at Ancona. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01580 720 161. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you we invite you to discuss this with us, especially before you travel to view the property. By Guncast Conker Conservation CGI images by Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. EcoMansions has a very simple philosophy: To provide their clients with a legacy of environmentally friendly, climate conscious homes to enjoy and to hand on to relatives or future owners for decades to come. EcoMansions focuses purely on aspirational low energy homes for the discerning. We strive to excel in function, form, finishes, detail and quality and have a team who can deliver this exacting precision as or if required. To view these and further images please go to ecomansions.co.uk CGI images: recentspaces.com Brochure design: studionoel.co.uk