Castle Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16

A fine late Victorian house with annexe accommodation located on one of Dover’s principal roads.

Description

This impressive late Victorian house was built around the end of the 19th century and situated in a pleasant lime tree avenue just over half a mile from Dover Castle.

The property, having been extensively updated and improved by the current vendors, provides accommodation over three floors with a basement storage area. 57 Castle Avenue offers a wealth of features with generously proportioned rooms, having high ceilings, deep skirting boards, original floor tiling, splendid fireplaces and surrounds, and a grand staircase, typical of the period.

The accommodation comprises entrance hall with original Italian mosaic floor tiles, kitchen/breakfast room, drawing room, dining/family room, snug, laundry room and cloakroom. The first and second floors have five bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is underfloor heating to the kitchen and bathrooms. Terraced landscaped gardens lead to the summerhouse and double garage.

The bespoke fitted kitchen units and central island with quartz worktops over were designed and installed by Thoroughly Wood. The units house Neff and Miele appliances including a dishwasher, wine fridge, fridge/freezer, two Neff ovens and microwave, induction hob with Bora induction extractor under and a Quooker tap. The kitchen benefits from underfloor heating.

From the hall doors lead to the elegant drawing room with a stunning fireplace and surround, bay window with window seat to the front and hardwood engineered floor boards. The dining room/family room is spacious with an magnificent fireplace and surround, window to the front and panelled concertina doors connecting the snug to this room if required. The snug has built-in storage and French doors to the terrace.

The first floor houses two bedrooms facing west to the front both having en suite bath/shower rooms fitted to a high standard with a free standing bath to the principal bedroom. There is a generous family bathroom, again fitted to a high specification with a freestanding bath and underfloor heating. The second floor landing leads to three further bedrooms with views of Dover.

57 Castle Avenue is approached via steps and a path leading to the double front doors. The terraced landscaped gardens are filled with colourful shrubs and plants providing colour for all seasons.

An attractive pergola provides a covered shaded area for outside dining. Steps and a path lead to the lawned area and decking with a hot tub and the cedar clad summerhouse. The summerhouse which could potentially be used as a holiday let provides spacious accommodation with a kitchen area and shower room. Stairs lead to the double garage with an electric car charging point and electric door opening on to Connaught Road Local Area.

Location

Located in one of Dover's most prestigious roads, Castle Avenue, the property enjoys a pleasant setting in this historic coastal town and is close to the White Cliffs and the English Channel, with easy access to ferry crossings to Europe.

Dover Priory mainline railway station connects to London St Pancras in just over 1 hour 8 minutes.

There are excellent road links to the A20/M20 to London and the A2/M2, while the nearby A2 provides quick access to Canterbury’s shopping, educational, and recreational facilities.

There is an excellent selection of schools, including Dover Girls Grammar School, St. Edmund's Catholic School, and St. Richard's Catholic School distance.

Square Footage: 2,872 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: All mains services. Aqua soft water filtration system and pressurised water system. Ubiquity Wifi system serving the house, gardens and summerhouse.