Elvington Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent

This Edwardian residence nestles in 5.03 acres of grounds including paddocks, stables and a vast barn incorporating a 17 metre lap swimming pool. It is totally secluded and surrounded by mature trees and backing onto farmland but is close to Hawkinge village and not far from Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel.

The property has been sensitively enhanced by the owners and includes solar panels but retains a variety of period features. It is approached via a long driveway loop, flanked by lawns interspersed with trees and shrubs, that leads off to the double garage, barn and stables.

The dual aspect living room features two bay windows and an impressive oak surround fireplace with an open fire. The formal dining area has a delightful fireplace and a wide archway into a sitting area with bay windows overlooking the garden and French doors back to the lobby and out to the terrace. There is also a dual aspect study/snug with a log burner and French doors to a terrace. The dual aspect kitchen opens into a breakfast area and features a Stanley range cooker and wooden units with tiled worktops housing various appliances. French doors lead to the spacious conservatory with terracotta floor tiles. This incorporates French doors to the garden, a utility room, a pantry and a cloakroom with additional access from the hall.

The large galleried landing leads to a family bathroom and three double bedrooms including the dual aspect principal suite with a bay window offering far reaching views and an ensuite bathroom and dressing area.

Outside there are paddocks, two stables and a tack room, wonderful plantings, shrubs and trees, numerous terraces, two ponds and the barn with photovoltaic panels, which is large enough house the lap pool and create a stunning party room.

What the Owner says:

We moved into this property in 1997 after a long search for a comfortable house in the country with secluded grounds and good rural views, where we could keep dogs and horses, have a lap swimming pool and plenty of space for entertaining. For work purposes we also needed quick driving access to Canterbury and the Channel Tunnel. In Argrove we found it all. We also found a different lifestyle, with views of the grounds and the wildlife from every window on the property.
The surrounding country lanes and paths provide wonderful walks with dogs and rides on horses, and the evocative Battle of Britain Museum is at the end of the lane. A short drive away, Hawkinge has a petrol station, post office, dentist, surgery, two pharmacies, a veterinarian, florist, hairdresser, barber, pubs and eateries, a Tesco Express and a large Lidl supermarket, as well as the Village Hall, Community Centre and two primary schools.
Folkestone is close by with its Creative Quarter and The Harbour Arms, and Canterbury, with its universities, colleges and theatres, is half an hour away by car. Ashford, Dover and Hythe are also within easy reach, as is the Eurotunnel at Folkestone and the Dover ferry port, and the fast train from Folkestone takes 53 minutes to St. Pancras. The M20 connects to motorways serving the London International airports.
In short, this property adds urban convenience to rural tranquility, and we will be truly sorry to leave it.

Room sizes:

• Lobby
• Hall: 17'1 x 8'11 (5.21m x 2.72m)
• Living Room: 15'4 x 14'0 (4.68m x 4.27m)
• Dining Room: 14'7 x 13'11 (4.45m x 4.24m)
• Sitting Area: 14'8 x 8'9 (4.47m x 2.67m)
• Study/Snug: 20'2 x 11'3 (6.15m x 3.43m)
• Cloakroom: 7'1 x 6'11 (2.16m x 2.11m)
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 27'7 x 11'10 (8.41m x 3.61m)
• Conservatory: 21'6 x 8'9 (6.56m x 2.67m)
• Pantry: 6'11 x 4'11 (2.11m x 1.50m)
• Utility Room: 8'7 x 6'10 (2.62m x 2.08m)
• Landing
• Bedroom 1: 15'4 x 12'11 (4.68m x 3.94m)
• Dressing Area/En Suite: 14'10 x 12'0 (4.52m x 3.66m)
• Bedroom 2: 14'7 x 13'11 (4.45m x 4.24m)
• Bedroom 3: 12'1 x 11'10 (3.69m x 3.61m)

• Bathroom: 12'1 x 6'11 (3.69m x 2.11m)
• OUTBUILDING 1
• Barn
• Swimming Pool
• OUTBUILDING 2
• Stables x2
• Tack Room
• OUTBUILDING 3
• Double Garage/Workshop
• Driveway
• Front Garden
• Greenhouse
• Pool Pond
• Rear Garden
• Paddock

 
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