£430,000 4 bedroom detached house for sale Sandgate, Folkestone

ENTRANCE
Glass panelled front door opening into Front Entrance Porch :-

FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH
Large porch area with quarry tiled floor, windows to three sides with plenty of room for items of furniture at either end and with an internal glass panelled door opening through into :-

DINING ROOM 16' 0 x 15' 6 (4.88m x 4.72m) into chimney breast recesses
Approx. 16' 0 x 15' 6 (4.88m x 4.72m) into chimney breast recesses, with leaded light window to the rear and smaller leaded light window to the front under the stairs. The staircase rises out of this room towards the First Floor Landing above with attractive newel post leaving plenty of useful understairs area with two radiators, serving hatch to one corner leading through to the kitchen, brick fireplace to chimney breast (not in use), two large timber beams spanning the ceiling are an interesting feature of the room, to one end a glass panelled door leads through to the kitchen and to the opposite end a pair of double glass panelled doors open through to :-

LIVING ROOM 19' 3 into chimney breast recesses x 15' 8 (5.87m x 4.78m) plus bay window area to the front
Approx 19' 3 into chimney breast recesses x 15' 8 (5.87m x 4.78m) plus bay window area to the front, three sided leaded light bay window to the front with views of the garden and to the rear are a pair of glass panelled French doors opening out into a rear enclosed porch (newly fitted spring 2009) with ceramic tiled floor and double glazed windows to three sides with a further pair of glass panelled doors opening out onto the rear patio garden - ldeal for barbecues, three radiators, chimney breast to the end wall with very attractive ornate wooden fireplace surround with inset wood burning stove on a slate base and hearth, shelved display recess to one side of the chimney breast with display shelving over, two large beams span the ceiling in this room.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 20' 0 into bay x 8' 10 (6.10m x 2.69m)
Approx. 20' 0 into bay x 8' 10 (6.10m x 2.69m), leaded light bay window to front overlooking the garden, leaded light window to side, glass panelled door to rear opening through to rear lobby and downstairs cloaks/W.C. To one side of the kitchen under the window is a bespoke base cupboard with inset stainless steel sink/drainer in a hardwood work surface with fully integrated fridge and freezer under, matching wall cupboards on the opposite side of the room, fitted corner unit adjacent to the back door, elsewhere within the room there are two modern contemporary style free standing base units with Beech worktops and a large Pine welsh dresser, (these items may be available by separate negotiation), plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Floor standing gas fired central heating and hot water boiler within the chimney breast recess and to the bay window area is a fitted window seat, radiator, this area is ideal for a dining or breakfast table to stand in the centre.

REAR LOBBY
External stable door with part glazed upper opening section to the rear, ceramic tiled floor, high level storage cupboards to one side, door opening through to :-

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM/W.C.
Obscured window to the rear, fited with a modern contemporary style close coupled white W.C. suite with matching ceramic wash basin, electric extractor fan and ceramic tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING 24' 3 x 5' 6 (7.39m x 1.68m)
Approx. 24' 3 x 5' 6 (7.39m x 1.68m), two leaded light windows to the front overlooking the garden and with good sea views, to the East over the lower leas coastal park. A galleried landing area with radiator, space to on side for furniture, loft hatch to roof space above, two doors lead to a built-in airing cupboard with pre-lagged copper hot water cylinder with fitted immersion heater and slatted shelving for storage. Further doors lead from the landing to bedrooms 1, 2, 3 & 4 and the bathroom/W.C.

BEDROOM 1 15' 11 x 9' 2 (4.85m x 2.79m)
Approx. 15' 11 x 9' 2 (4.85m x 2.79m), double aspect room with leaded light windows to the front and side with sea views or sea glimpses from both windows, radiator, cast iron fireplace to chimney breast (not in use), vanity unit & dresser to one chimney breast recess with ceramic wash basin and a low level storage cupboard to the opposite corner, two door fitted wardrobe cupboards to one side with two wall light points.

BEDROOM 2 13' 1 max. narrowing to 11' 10 min. (3.99m x 3.61m) x 10' (3.05)
Approx. 13' 1 max. narrowing to 11' 10 min. (3.99m x 3.61m) x 10' (3.05), two leaded light windows to the west, radiator, double fitted wardrobe cupboard to one side, fitted vanity unit and dresser with ceramic wash basin.

BEDROOM 3 16' 0 x 8' 0 (4.88m x 2.44m) into chimney breast recesses
Approx. 16' 0 x 8' 0 (4.88m x 2.44m) into chimney breast recesses, double aspect room with leaded light windows to the front and west, radiator, fireplace opening to chimney breast (not in use), exposed Pine flooring.

BEDROOM 4 12' 0 x 8' 0 (3.66m x 2.44m)
Approx. 12' 0 x 8' 0 (3.66m x 2.44m), leaded light windows to the west, radiator, exposed Pine flooring, fitted double wardrobe cupboard to one corner.

BATHROOM/W.C.
Obscured leaded light window to the rear, recently re-fitted with a modern contemporary style white suite including double ended panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, fitted shower rail with attractive localised ceramic tiling to the bath and shower area, close coupled W.C., feature ceramic wash basin with vanity unit and shelving under, mirror and light, chrome heated ladder style towel rail radiator, inset downlighters to ceiling, electric extractor fan.

OUTSIDE
We have not seen the deeds to the property and prospective buyers are therefore advised to verify boundaries through their legal advisors.

FRONT GARDEN AND WOODED HILLSIDE AREA ABOVE
This very attractive front garden boasts a mature apple tree, bay and holly trees and is approached through a wooden latch gate from the road where a crazy paved path winds round to the front door area. To one side of this is a large raised sculptured border full of specimem plants and shrubs and to the opposite side is a lawned garden surrounded by ornamental shrubs offering an attractive outlook from the front of the house and some private areas for sitting out. To the far end of the garden the garden slopes upwards away from the house and incorporates the wooded hillside area leading up to The Leas above. The Northern boundary of the garden to Wilkies Cottage runs along the top of the hillside. A further path leads round to the side of the house giving access to the workshop and store beyond. There is a paved patio immediately in front of the house spanning across the front of both bay windows.

SIDE & REAR GARDENS
Two ideal areas for barbecues and external seating, there are glimpses towards the sea between the buildings on the opposite side of the road and some very private areas for sitting out. An interesting feature of the side garden is the two vaulted storage chambers built into the side of the hillisde which are lined with bricks and stone. In this area is a door leading into :-

WORKSHOP/STUDIO 15' 7 x 7' 7 (4.75m x 2.31m)
Approx 15' 7 x 7' 7 (4.75m x 2.31m), a large workshop and store (potential to be a studio) built onto the side of the house with windows on two sides, wooden work bench along one side, electric light and power.

OFF ROAD PARKING
There is off road parking to the front of the property.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AGENTS NOTE
In accordance with Mr J Marchant who inspected, measured and carried out the Energy Performance Certificate for this property on the 30th April 2009, we understand that the approximate square meteridge is 174msq.

COUNCIL TAX
We have been advised by our client that the council tax band is F. This is current as at 17th July 2009 but we would ask you to consider that Council Tax Bandings may be subject to change by the Listing Officer. For further details, please contact Shepway District Council on 01303 850388.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through this office. To view please contact 01303 850125.