Detached house for sale in Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone CT19

Detailed Description

Description
This handsome detached house occupies a particularly generous plot in an exclusive location. It is being in the ownership of the same family for many years and appears to have been well maintained during that period. It offers attractively presented accommodation of comfortable proportions which currently comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to the sunny sitting room with its cosy woodburning stove, a separate dual aspect dining room and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, a study, bathroom and a cloakroom. There is also considerable scope to extend should additional space be required (subject to all necessary consents and approvals being obtained).

The house is set well back from the peaceful lane on which it is situated with a long garden to the front where the driveway provides off road parking for numerous vehicles. The rear garden is delightfully secluded with a large expanse of lawn and various seating areas ideal for alfresco dining end entertaining.

For room sizes please refer to the floor plan.

Situation

Cherry Garden Lane is a particularly desirable address within a short walk from Folkestone West Station from where the High Speed Link service to London, St Pancras is available (journey times of around 53 minutes). The M20 (Junction 13), the Channel Tunnel Terminal and Ferry Port of Dover are all within easy reach, being 1.5,3 and 9 miles away respectively.

The Leas Promenade with pleasant walks, fine views of the English Channel to France, bandstand and concert hall, is also only a short walk away from where paths lead down to the long stretches of shingle beach, coastal park and the recently revitalised Harbour Arm with champagne bar, live music etc. There are a number of outstanding schools in the vicinity, including boys' and girls' grammar schools. A ten minute walk from a regional centre of excellence for hockey and cricket, with a new athletics facility scheduled to be completed later this year. A wide range of sporting clubs can be found in the area, including watersports.

The chic coastal village of Sandgate is approximately 1 mile distant with its variety of cafes, bars and restaurants and the Cinque Ports Town of Hythe, approximately 4 miles distant, provides a wide range of amenities including 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose, Sainsburys and Aldi) and various boutique shops and restaurants (All times and distances are approximate).