SITUATED in a desirable cul-de-sac location on the edge of the village of Saltwood and with easy access to both primary and secondary schooling in the local area, with both boys' and girls' grammar schools being available in nearby Folkestone. Sandling mainline railway station is a short car journey or walk away and the town centre of Hythe is a drop down the hill via an adjacent bridle path or the road, the town offering a good selection of independent shops together with a Waitrose and Sainsbury's stores; nearby Brockhill Country Park is also easily accessible. The historic Royal Military canal runs through the centre of the town and Hythe also enjoys an unspoilt seafront. The M20 Motorway, Channel tunnel terminal and Port of Dover are also easily accessed by car. High-speed rail services can be accessed either via a short train journey to Ashford International and a change or from Folkestone West, which accesses St Pancras London in just over fifty minutes.

A superb four/five bedroom residence in the highly sought-after St. John's Road, enjoying a hillside position and views across Hythe to the sea. Originally a bungalow built in the early 1950s, the property has been extended and extensively re-modelled in recent years by the current owners to offer what is now a sizeable, well-appointed, two storey family home. Features include a large, modern kitchen/dining room with seating area, and a stunning galleried landing to the first floor complemented by a beautiful bespoke stained glass window and opening onto a covered balcony from which to admire the sweeping view of the town and sea below. The living room has a cast iron multi-fuel stove to the fireplace, while also on the ground floor is a guest suite with en suite bathroom and a large study/5th bedroom. Upstairs are three further double bedrooms, two having a range of modern fitted wardrobes and enjoying sea views; there is also a modern family bathroom with a separate walk-in shower cubicle. The property also enjoys a generous south-facing rear garden with fish pond and sun terrace, while to the front is a further garden, a brick block driveway for off-street parking and a double garage. An early viewing of this most desirable family home is considered essential.

GROUND FLOOR:

ENTRANCE PORCH 7'2 x 5'4 (max points) with UPVC entrance door with inset frosted double glazed leaded light windows and UPVC double glazed windows to sides with garden outlook, wall light point, tiled floor, internal UPVC door with frosted double glazed windows to sides opening to-

RECEPTION HALL 18'8 x 9' (max points) with staircase to First Floor and under stairs store cupboard, feature recessed display shelf with light under, wall light point, solid wood flooring, wireless heating control panel, radiator, coved ceiling

KITCHEN/DINER/FAMILY ROOM 14'11 (narrowing to 10'9) x 26'5 with range of Shaker style cream coloured high and low level store cupboards and matching display cabinets, solid wood worktops with tiled splash backs and concealed lighting over, inset ceramic sink/drainer unit with mixer tap over, inset four ring gas hob with double electric oven under and brushed stainless steel splash back and extractor canopy over, integrated fridge/freezer with pull out shelving units to both sides, integrated Bosch dishwasher, space for dining table and seating area, solid wood flooring throughout, recessed down lighters, coved ceiling, two radiators, front aspect UPVC double glazed window with garden outlook, large rear aspect UPVC double glazed window with rear garden outlook, UPVC door with double glazed upper panel opening to sun terrace and rear garden

LIVING ROOM 17'11 x 13'5 (max) with feature curved wall with UPVC double glazed windows and UPVC double glazed French doors to sun terrace and rear garden, stone fireplace and hearth with inset cast iron multi-fuel stove, two wall light points to chimney breast, fitted book shelves to one corner, tropical hardwood flooring, coved ceiling, two radiators

GUEST SUITE comprising:

BEDROOM 13' x 11'11 (15'4 max to door well) with rear aspect UPVC double glazed window with garden outlook, side aspect UPVC double glazed window, range of light wood effect fitted bedroom furniture comprising dressing table and drawers and two double wardrobes, wood effect laminate flooring, coved ceiling, radiator, door to-

EN SUITE BATHROOM 8'2 x 5'11 with UPVC frosted double glazed window, white suite comprising corner bath with mixer tap and wall mounted shower over, shower curtain rail, pedestal wash hand basin with recessed mirrored store cabinet over, WC, extractor fan, radiator, fully tiled walls, cork tile flooring, door to-

WALK IN AIRING CUPBOARD 4'6 x 2'1 with electric water cylinder (providing hot water to the en suite), radiator

STUDY/5th BEDROOM 11'10 x 10'9 with front aspect UPVC double glazed window with garden outlook, side aspect UPVC double glazed window looking onto entrance porch, range of fitted pine furniture comprising double and single wardrobes and three high level wall mounted store cabinets, coved ceiling, radiator

FIRST FLOOR:

GALLERIED LANDING with rear aspect floor to ceiling UPVC double glazed windows and doors accessing covered balcony with sea view beyond, wooden balustrade to staircase with feature bespoke commissioned stained glass window over, coved ceiling, radiator, double doors to large walk-in store cupboard (8'2 x 7'1 max points) with fitted shelving and eaves access (boarded), walk-in airing cupboard with light and eaves access, fitted shelving, radiator and electric towel rail

COVERED BALCONY 18'7 x 6' with glass balustrade and brushed stainless steel handrail over, outlook over rear garden and view across Hythe to the sea, two ceiling lights

BEDROOM 15'5 x 11'10 with rear aspect UPVC double glazed window with garden outlook and sea views, contemporary range of fitted wardrobes providing ample hanging space, drawer and shelving units with sliding doors, recessed shelves, coved ceiling, recessed down lighters, radiator

BEDROOM 20' (max into door well) x 12'9 with front aspect UPVC double glazed window with garden outlook, side aspect UPVC double glazed window, radiator, coved ceiling, built-in store cupboard (3'11 x 1'10), loft hatch [the loft is fully insulated, has Velux windows to both ends and power points]

BEDROOM 15'1 x 11'4 with rear aspect UPVC double glazed window with garden outlook and sea views, side aspect UPVC double glazed window, range of recently fitted wardrobes with light wood finish and mirrored sliding doors providing a full range of storage options (including drawer units, ample hanging space, shoe shelves and eaves access), additional double fitted wardrobe with light wood effect sliding doors, coved ceiling, radiator

FAMILY BATHROOM 11'11 x 9'4 (max points) with UPVC frosted double glazed window, modern suite comprising wood panelled bath with mixer tap over, large walk-in shower cubicle with curved screen, wall hung wash hand basin with recessed mirrored store cabinet over, WC, built-in store cupboard housing wall mounted Worcester Bosch combination gas fired boiler and consumer unit, mostly tiled walls, chrome effect heated towel rail, extractor fan, recessed down lighters, radiator, solid wood flooring to main bathroom, carpeted flooring and coved ceiling to door well area

OUTSIDE:

The property is set back from the road by a low-walled front garden and smart brick block driveway providing off-street parking for three cars and accessing the double garage. The raised garden has been mostly laid to lawn with rag stone walled shrub borders and flower beds, holly bush hedging along the front perimeter and further hedging to both sides. There are three outside wall lights to the front, and a brick block pathway with two further wall lights to the side accesses the rear garden.

The south-facing garden to the rear of the property is of a good size and is again mostly laid to lawn with a large fish pond to one side and a variety of mature shrubs and trees including three magnolias, an apple tree and buddleia. In addition there is a composting area to the rear and a fenced chicken run to one side. Immediately to the rear of the property and accessed both by the living room and kitchen/dining room is a good-sized, paved sun terrace bordered by a low brick wall with central steps leading down to the garden and steps to the side accessing a further terrace with outside tap and power point.

To the other side is a large paved patio, raised areas laid to bark chippings and pea shingle, a log store area, water butts, an outside wall light and rear personal door to the garage.

DOUBLE GARAGE 22'6 x 19'3 (max points) with two up and over doors, power and light, half glazed personal door to the rear. There is also a UTILITY AREA with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Council Tax Band: F
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